Susan
Luxury Camping from Therm-a-Rest
If you like to sleep with something separating you from the cold, stony ground, the Therm-a-Rest UltraLite Cot is your ticket to comfy slumber.
Planet Bike Blaze 2 watt Micro Headlight
Planet Bike has made the already-wonderful Blaze even more wonderful-er with a sleek, slim design, longer run times, and a lower price point. We sent one to our night-riding tester, Paul Meier, and here’s what he had to report.
Blueberry Kale Smoothie
If you haven’t tried kale in a smoothie yet, give this a whirl and see what you think.
Grandma’s Cornbread
Most Southerners wouldn’t be caught dead putting sugar or honey in their cornbread, but this recipe has a little bit from both North and South just like my home state of Kentucky.
Hope Is The Thing
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson
Microwave Brownie in a Mug
Here’s a tarted up version of the microwave brownie in a mug, the darling of Pinterest!
Beautiful Yosemite National Park
Here’s an absolutely amazing video of Yosemite National Park, shot in June 2012 and directed by one of the park rangers.
Spend time outdoors every day
I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields.
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls in 45 Minutes
Adventures in baking! These hot sugary cinnamon rolls take 45 minutes from bowl to plate.
Yoga for Fall
After the hurried pace of summer, you may find that by turning inward you can allow things that no longer serve you—like burdens, bad habits, and negative thoughts—to actually “fall” away.
Chili Time
At my house, we love chili so much, there’s a pot on the stove every weekend. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike love this veggie version.
Chicken or Chickpea Pot Pie
Two of our staffers put their heads together to come up with this pot pie recipe that can be vegetarian or chicken.
Curried Lentil Soup
Replacing iron used in exercise can be a challenge and that’s where lentils come to the rescue. With 6.6mg of iron in every cup, lentils are iron champs!
See the Beauty
Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their carvings. – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Quinoa and Squash Lasagna
This is an absolutely delicious vegan lasagna based on an original recipe from Vegetarian Times.
Bontrager RL WSD Fusion GelFoam Glove
A cozy-fitting glove for female riders who like ample padding.
Green Tunnel
Need a little “green” break in the middle of your work day? Watch Kevin Gallagher’s 5-minute stop-action video of his 2005 Appalachian Trail through-hike.
Let Nikwax Take Care of You
If you’re anything like me, you hang on to your outdoor gear and clothes until they’re embarrassingly decrepit, and not just because they’re your favorites.
Big Girls DO Cry
We need to give thanks to all the special souls in our lives that let us cry on their shoulders.
Apple Crisp
Ah, Autumn! The apples are finally here and this crisp recipe is just the ticket after a long fall hike or ride. It’s super-simple and gluten-free.
Acorn Bree Booties
If you love wearing your slippers, you’ll adore the new collection of inside-outside footwear from Acorn. Cozy, warm and perfect for around-town doings.
Bontrager Commuting Knickers
Bontrager’s Commuting Knickers are great for on-the-bike, off-the-bike trips.
RideOut Technologies Carbon Comfort Saddle
A revolutionary saddle shape, perfect for riders who haven’t found that sweet spot yet.
Sugoi RPM Cycling Short
This year the Sugoi RPM 8-panel short is at the top of our essential cycling gear list.
Trek WSD Neko Bike
The dual sport Neko from Trek may be the only bike a brand-new cyclist needs for every riding situation.
Banana Mango Blueberry Buckle
Sweet endings (or beginnings) to your adventures. Here’s a great way to use that single brown-spotted banana in your fruit bowl.
