When you’re craving access to the outdoors, nothing beats a basecamp that puts you right in the middle of the action. Situated at the crossroads of the Sierra Nevada range and Nevada’s high desert, Reno Tahoe fits the bill. At the heart of it all is Reno, The Biggest Little…

Whistleblowers have told House Democrats that the U.S. Department of the Interior is destroying records tied to President Donald Trump’s construction projects around Washington, including his aspired arch, before the new Congress is seated. Rep. Jared Huffman of California, the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee and its…

As I’ve said way too many times at the start of pieces in the last week, the midterms were not good for the pro-gun world. As it stands, President Trump has taken the outcome to mean that maybe he’s been too aggressive on enforcing immigration laws, which is basically a…

From steep crag trails to slabby scrambles, the best approach shoes blend hiking comfort with sticky rubber. We also look for climbing precision and enough durability for repeated abuse on rock. For this update, GearJunkie editor Chris Kassar and lead tester Ryan Kempfer tested five new approach shoes over a…

The U.S. Air Force evacuated several aircraft, including air refueling tankers and special operations transport planes, from a Royal Air Force base in England Monday because of an alleged threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported. Independent flight-tracking data and subsequent wire reports confirmed that multiple Air Force assets…

Back on November 5, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the challenge to Measure 114. More than 12 months later, we’re still waiting to hear what the justices have to say about the gun control referendum that was narrowly approved by about 51 percent of voters in…

Whether you call them microspikes, ice cleats, or trail crampons, the best winter traction devices keep your feet planted when the ground turns slick. From the biting cold of a Wyoming winter to the season’s first dusting on Colorado fourteeners, we’ve spent the past decade testing piles of options from…

You’ve probably read quite a few articles over the past year that list how much water and food you should have in your emergency pantry. Now it’s time to think about the other items that are essential to survival. Of course, the type of emergency, where you live, and the…

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbor nearly five years ago. The two-day session in the UAE’s…

I hate seeing the future sometimes.I’m not saying I’m clairvoyant or anything, mind you. I’m saying that sometimes, I can tell what’s going to happen because I’m someone who learns from history. The fact that it’s often recent history that I’m tracking means I’m far from unique in seeing it,…

Snowshoes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Choose the wrong pair, and even a perfect powder day can become a slog. The best snowshoes match your terrain and goals, whether scaling icy peaks, breaking trail through deep drifts, or just cruising groomed trails with the family. From compact models built for steep climbs to…

More than half a century after six Black soldiers carried out dangerous reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines in Vietnam, their story is headed to movie theaters across the country this Veterans Day. Soul Patrol, the award-winning documentary from director J.M. Harper, will screen in more than 110 theaters nationwide Wednesday,…

I think the reason some people rob jewelry stores is because they figure that high-end criminals in the movies hit things like banks, armored cars, and jewelry stores. Since armored cars are hard to take, and banks make it a federal offense, jewelry stores look like nice, safe, soft targets.…

The bad news is that with each passing year, your dollar buys a little less. The good news, however, is that the team at GearJunkie makes its living researching, testing, and talking with manufacturers about the latest and greatest in outdoor gear. And we have never lost sight of the…

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PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed other nations Tuesday to “step up” and help protect shipping from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz but acknowledged making no headway on the issue with his Group of Seven counterparts during talks in Paris. “I raised it. I…

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in two cases taking on so-called assault weapon bans in Illinois and Connecticut, but gun owners in Canada are facing their own Supreme Court test this week.  There are a couple of big differences in the legal fight, however. Unlike…

Forget the Christmas dinner extras. Feast on these holiday specials REI is rolling out this season. To give you a taste of their offerings, we hand-picked a few key adventure-ready goodies from the co-op’s toy bag, stocked by proven outdoor brands we’ve tested and reviewed over the years. Take advantage…

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GE Aerospace has donated more than $1 million to veteran organizations in the U.S. and U.K. In a Monday release, the company, which provides jet engines and integrated aircraft systems, said it had made multiple donations to organizations in both countries to honor Veterans Day in the U.S., and the…

The state of gun research is abysmal. I’ve written about it extensively, and there aren’t a lot of people whose research actually approaches anything close to accuracy. Of course, those names are often anathema to academia. One of those is John Lott. Lott has made a career out of debunking…

It’s hard to imagine Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon no longer being national parks, but, technically, it could happen. The government can demote national parks and reassign them to other land managers, and they’ve done it in the past. Many national parks and monuments have lost their elevated classification over…

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