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Cara Smith grew up in Traverse City, MI—a legendary fishing area—spending time at her grandparents’ house on the Boardman River. She learned to love all aspects of fishing, even sewing fishing rod bags with her grandmother and helping her grandfather to tie a thread around a fishing pole. The heritage of fishing is woven deeply […]

Shaw & Tenney doesn’t claim to have invented Paddles & Oars but to their knowledge, they are the second oldest manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1878 in Orono, ME, the company has been manufacturing marine products using time-honored, traditional craftsmanship. Walking around the workshop, you see craftsmen at work. Every time a Paddle or […]

An art medium refers to the materials that artists use to create a work of art.  Many people around the world are working to save our oceans and waterways, including contemporary artists. Through art, they are creating powerful statements that pay homage to the beauty of the sea and marine habitat but also show the devasting […]

When it comes to making sustainable choices, our phones are one of our best allies. Digital apps are available to empower people—and businesses—to make more sustainable choices. They’re also a great tool to develop more ways of thinking sustainably on a larger scale offering resources to more efficiently help us take care of our environment. […]

With the U.S. Open Cup final coming up at the end of August and the U.S. Women’s National Team having won the World Cup this year, WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans as well as accompanying videos. To find the best places for loving— for many, the world’s favorite sport—WalletHub compared […]

Adidas turns 70 on August 18. We started in a washroom and conquered the world. And in-between, we have scored big and also, sometimes, struggled to reach our goals. We have done our best for the best. We have improved and grown. Looking ahead to the future, always remembering where we came from. This is […]

The Sony Walkman was the first portable music player to hit the market in 1979. The first time you could plug in and listen to tracks while walking down the street, or anywhere for that matter. Shaped like a transistor with silver buttons, two headset jacks and no screen, the Sony Walkman changed forever the […]

Sneakers have become a superfast market—one shoe drop after another, every day, every month. Here are just a few of the sneakers from the majors dropping in August. • Jordan Mars 270 • Jordan 1 Low ‘UNC’ • Nike Joyride • Nike x Undercover Daybreak • Nike Kyrie 5, ‘Squidward’ • Puma • Roma Amor […]

According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping this year will hit a record high for families with kids in elementary school through high school with an average spend of $696.70 per child, up two percent from last year. And as the generation born with a phone in their hand and billions of dollars in […]

By Teresa Hartford In the early 80s, fashion was in the midst of a revolution. Synthetic materials like polyester were widely adopted having come into vogue in the 70s and as we watched Nike grow to become one of the most profitable clothing companies in the world, Miuccia Prada was experimenting with nylon and introduced […]

Amazon has added another layer of convenience for shoppers to buy clothing, shoes and accessories direct from the e-tailer, with the company’s Subscription Box service. Prime members who opt into the personal shopper experience will receive a monthly box that contains up to eight items chosen by Amazon’s fashion team. Similar to other subscription box […]

Artifishal, the latest film in a series of environmental films produced by Patagonia was released in April 2019 and shown at the Tribeca film festival. The film premiere came on the heels of Patagonia’s efforts to protect Bears Ears national monument in Utah and the subsequent suit filed against the federal government. At the time […]

Honesty, Integrity. Determination. Passion. Words that describe the world of adventure and exploration. In a series of long-form conversations, Terra Incognita is telling the stories of credible adventurers, using a no-frills, bells or whistles approach with the pioneers of adventure-seeking in some of the world’s most remote locals. Researched by seasoned travelers and hosted by […]

The Ocean is the principal component of the Earth’s hydrosphere, one of the most diverse places on the earth and integral to life. What must the Ocean have looked like when it was healthy? Beautiful coasts, vibrant ocean wildlife—a dream that passes every day as the flood of waste including plastic and chemicals enter the […]

For more than 70 years the Shalin Monks of Shanghai have worn Feiyue sneakers while demonstrating their skills outside their training temple, shown below. The sneakers are lightweight, supportive and cheap and have become popular in Beijing with both the Gen Z consumer for their street cred as well and the older consumer who remembers […]