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After a year of testing various walking shoes, the reviewer finds the Keen Targhee IV hiking boots to be the best, praising their ankle support, toe comfort, durable soles, and overall suitability for challenging hikes, making them the reviewer's top choice for outdoor footwear in 2025.
The hiker describes a challenging day on the trail with slow snow travel, following footprints, and fluctuating trail conditions, but also moments of beauty and support from a friend, ending with a successful long day of over 34 miles despite the snow and cold.
The USGS has released a free, detailed 25K Recreational Topo series of topographic maps designed for hikers, bikers, and boaters, emphasizing trails, water sources, and landmarks with a clear, consistent layout, accessible via a web app, and supporting safe outdoor exploration with current data and offline capabilities.
Walking outdoors for just 15-20 minutes can significantly improve attention span and cognitive function, even in less enjoyable conditions, by engaging involuntary attention and providing restorative natural stimulation, according to environmental neuroscientist Marc G. Berman.
A PCT SOBO hiker recounts a day of trail highlights including berry feasting, descending into Cascade Locks, crossing the Bridge of the Gods, enjoying a town stop with food and drinks, and dealing with a bee sting, all while preparing to part ways with a hiking companion and resupply in Hood River.
A group of hikers in the Adirondacks experienced a dangerous incident involving hallucinations after ingesting mushrooms, leading to a rescue and a series of other outdoor emergencies highlighting the importance of preparedness and safety measures while hiking.
Outside tested seven new larger camping tents to find the most luxurious, well-designed, and storm-worthy options for camping in comfort and style. The top picks include the Big Agnes Bunk House 4 for overall best, Snow Peak Alpha Breeze for durability, MSR Habiscape 4P for best bonus feature, The North Face Wawona 8P for larger families, and Mountain Hardwear Bridger 4P for bad weather. The article also provides tips on how to choose a camping tent and details on the testing process.
Selena Gomez shared outdoorsy selfies on Instagram, receiving a flirty response from boyfriend Benny Blanco and compliments from friends. She also opened up about body image and announced her role as Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, expressing her excitement for the project.
Country stars Eric Church and Morgan Wallen have purchased Field & Stream magazine and plan to relaunch it as a digital platform, print magazine, and apparel company, along with organizing a live music festival. Subscribers to the new "Field & Stream 1871 Club" can access hunting, fishing, and outdoors content, with various membership tiers offering perks such as print magazines, accessories, and early event access. The move comes as a boost to the media industry, which has seen recent layoffs, and aims to preserve the legacy of the iconic brand while bringing people together outdoors for generations to come.
Brent Wiesenburger, a hunter from South Dakota, recently tagged a whitetail buck with a rare antler growth pattern resembling a moose-like paddle. Wiesenburger had been tracking the deer throughout archery season but was unable to get a shot due to the dense cover of food plots. The cause of the abnormal antler growth remains unknown, although the buck had a visible tumor on its chest. During rifle season, Wiesenburger successfully took down the buck with a 100-yard shot. He described it as his true trophy, having never encountered anything like it before.
The upcoming deer hunting season in northern Wisconsin may be more challenging due to a severe winter that dumped heavy snow, making it harder to find deer. Additionally, more hunters are choosing to stay closer to home, increasing pressure in the southern and central parts of the state. Harvest rates have lagged in some areas, but counties less affected by snow cover could provide better hunting options. Weather conditions, such as snow cover and visibility, play a significant role in hunting success. The season is also the earliest it can be, which could elevate deer activity. Safety reminders and chronic wasting disease testing remain a priority for the state.
The upcoming deer hunting season in northern Wisconsin may be more challenging due to a severe winter that dumped heavy snow, making it harder to find deer. Additionally, more hunters are choosing to stay closer to home, increasing pressure in the southern and central parts of the state. Harvest rates have lagged in some areas, but counties less affected by snow cover could provide better hunting options. Weather conditions, such as snow cover and visibility, play a significant role in hunting success. The season is also the earliest it can be, which could elevate deer activity. Safety reminders and chronic wasting disease testing remain a priority for the state.
A man previously convicted in a walleye cheating case has been caught with more wildlife violations, including fishing without a license and exceeding the daily bag limit.
Kelly Moore, a bow hunter from Shell Knob, Missouri, shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow in Barry County, potentially setting a world record. Moore, who has been hunting since he was a child, had been waiting for this opportunity and decided to go out early after spotting the massive deer on his trail camera. The deer, which is extremely rare as antlered does are uncommon, has been delivered to a taxidermist for preservation, and an official score will be determined after 60 days. A rough estimate puts the deer's score at 157 7/8, potentially making it the third-largest in the world.
AGAWA GEAR has launched the ADK26, a packable hatchet that transforms into an axe. The ADK26 features a simple latch design for easy assembly and comes with a carrying holster. It is a capable tool for splitting tough wood and is perfect for various outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, and overlanding. However, there was a flaw in the sheath of the tested model, but the company assured that it was an issue with the early prototype and provided a replacement. Overall, the ADK26 offers a compact and portable solution for those in need of a versatile camp tool.