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The United States is home to 60 national parks, each one filled with spectacular vistas, roaming wildlife, and the best of the country’s natural landscapes. While you’re probably familiar with heavy hitters like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, it’s worth considering some of the lesser-known parks when planning your next outdoorsy vacation.

The right gear makes a good run better. When you’re running outdoors, well-designed sunglasses can enhance your comfort level, reduce distractions, and, most importantly, prevent sun rays from damaging your eyes, just as it can to your skin. Whether it's at the beach or your first 5K run, maximize your eye protection in style by trying out some of our most lightweight and durable sunglasses for running.

It’s easy to understand the appeal of fishing once you spend an afternoon on the water. Fishing not only gives you an excuse to enjoy the great outdoors, it also offers a unique combination of relaxation and excitement. But if you’ve never fished on your own before, you probably don’t know what equipment you need or how to set everything up.

From filtering out sunlight to blocking out the spotlight, sunglasses have graduated from useful tool to essential accessory. We take a look at the history of sunglasses, their influence on fashion and style and their consolidation as a billion-dollar global commodity. Discover the history behind your favorite frames.

if you’ve ever experienced a physical and emotional rush that feels nothing short of magical when making eye contact with someone, you’re not alone. Scholars have much to say about the importance of eye contact between humans—especially when it’s prolonged. Beginning with babies, eye contact can signal love and security, and is one of the most fundamental components of human connection.

Winter months in Southern California may be a bit cooler than the summer ones, but there’s still plenty you can do outdoors to work on your “summer body.” After all, in a mostly warm climate year-round, your summer body is really your all-year-long body. Here are five fun ways to get in shape while also getting some sun.

The average worker in the United States spends almost nine days each year commuting. That’s downtime for some, wasted time for others but a golden opportunity for many to fit almost an hour of cardio into their daily schedule. Biking to work offers the chance to reclaim independence, burn calories, and cut commuting costs.

Tupac and Dr. Dre had nothing but California love—for both NorCal and SoCal—but to many residents, there’s only enough love for one end. From Humboldt and the Bay Area to LA and San Diego, there’s a mild Northern California vs. Southern California rivalry on everything from weather to traffic to who has the best food and entertainment.