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If you consider yourself the adventurous type, you may think you’ve done it all. Sky diving, paragliding, white water rafting, scuba diving…once you’ve checked these edge-of-your-seat activities off your bucket list, how can you get your heart racing? Don’t worry, adrenaline junkies—we’ve rounded up seven next-level experiences from every corner of the globe that will satisfy even the most seasoned adventure seekers. Warning: this list is definitely not for the faint of heart.

We firmly believe that summer doesn’t officially start until you’ve fired up the grill for the first time. While you might think you’re already a grilling guru, there’s always room to hone your skills before backyard barbecue season gets underway. From fundamentals to finishing touches, here are five ways you can raise your game on the grill this summer.

If your only experience with Californian wine is Napa or Sonoma, it's high time you meet the wines of Santa Barbara. Located in the Golden State's Central Coast, Santa Barbara's wine country is one of the most exciting in California. When you're ready to head down to the “American Riviera” be sure to check out these wineries and tasting rooms.

Every sneaker has a story to tell. Whether it’s Michael Jordan’s gravity-defying moments, that pair that you wore to your favorite concert or the ones you wear to cut the grass that become the lead to the name of your sunglasses brand years later, sneakers help us walk the walk. Like our Knockaround Customs, it’s about everyone having their own unique story.

Class Acts is Knockaround's ongoing campaign that aims to donate money, resources, and art supplies to local, underfunded elementary schools. Every year we visit 4th and 5th-grade students to talk about the importance of art and then give them an opportunity to design their own special pair of sunglasses.

Not only is San Diego America’s Finest City, it’s also one of the country’s fittest cities, according to the annual ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking. With this reputation for healthy living, it’s not surprising there are many vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in San Diego—and many great ones at that. Here are 16 of San Diego’s best vegan spots.

Whether you’re the next Michael Phelps or more of the “nap in a lounge chair” type, there’s something supremely relaxing and refreshing about cool blue water, hot sun, a good book, and a cold drink. If you’re looking for some next-level pool vibes to kick your summer into high gear, we’ve got you covered. Grab your bathing suit, towel, and sunglasses—we’re going on a tour of eight incredible pools around the world!

It’s that time of year again when the NBA Playoffs are picking up speed and for most people that lived through the 1990s, you begin to reminisce about the moments that cemented Michael Jordan into the record books. It’s nothing against the present day NBA stars. Stephen Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and many others are all future Hall of Famers. There was just something incredibly special about Michael Jordan.

The best way to beat the heat, and to really get the party started so that it lasts long into the warm summer night is, of course, cocktails! Here are some recipes for easy summer drinks that’ll keep you and your friends cool, as well as infuse your backyard BBQ party with libations that are fresh, fruity, fizzy, and fun.