Author: Jack Bogart

When a cruise ship’s impact killed a whale, dragging the carcass into the harbor of a small Alaskan port town, residents decided to hold a memorial. And it’s getting national attention. On Friday, June 19, the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, a 4,900-passenger cruise ship, was approaching the port in Seward, Alaska. It arrived with a dead 61-foot fin whale draped across the bulbous bow. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) worked with local veterinary experts to perform a necropsy on the animal. Prior to its death, the animal was healthy, with plenty of blubber and muscle, and…

If you’re the kind of athlete who prefers to buy the newest, fastest gear available, we’ve got several potential winners this week. Both runners and cyclists will want to check out the race-winning shoes and bikes announced this week. That includes On Running and Specialized, which are both releasing new models with some hefty superlatives — as well as data to back them up. There’s also quite a bit of style on display, though. That includes a sexy café racer, colorful hemp apparel, and stylish packs. Did I mention there’s also a pen that doubles as a firestarter? Find plenty…

President Donald Trump wants to turn a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., into a championship venue capable of hosting major tournaments. But plans seen during a recent site tour show a redesign that could come at the expense of historic cherry trees, a popular riverside bike trail, mini golf, and other public recreation on Hains Point. Trump toured the federally owned East Potomac Golf Links on June 28 with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, White House aides, and golf course architects Tom and Gavin Fazio. He later said the renovation would begin Sept. 1 and that the course could…

Rooftop tents are seriously cool. But they’re not a good fit for everyone or every rig. That’s especially true if it’s going on your daily driver and you value fuel economy or handling. Luckily, there’s another option for those of us who want something different: the Oztent RV/RX-series of 30-Second Tents. The Oztent RX-5 Deluxe is unlike any other tent you’ve probably used. The first thing you notice before you get it out of the bag is that it’s massive. It’s 79.5 inches long, 14.9 inches wide, and 10.6 inches tall, and it weighs 67.2 pounds. This is definitely a…

A holster is only as good as what it’s mounted to. HRT Tactical Gear’s new Holster Adapter starts with that premise and builds up from there — delivering a rigid, reliable mounting platform that doesn’t punish you for moving around in it. The adapter is constructed from dual-layer 1.4mm CURV® material, giving it the structural integrity to handle aggressive use while retaining enough controlled flex to stay comfortable during dynamic movement. The CURV® core is wrapped in laminated Squadron material — the same finish used across HRT’s lineup — so it integrates cleanly with your existing kit rather than looking…

Each year, multiple people die in their attempts to summit one of Colorado’s 53 peaks that rise over 14,000 feet. Some 14ers are more dangerous than others, and unfortunately, one of the most perilous of these mountains just claimed another life. On June 27, a climber going up Little Bear Peak fell and died, despite local emergency response. What Happened In a Facebook post, the Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) explained the incident. The rescue group received a call on June 27 for a hiker going up the West Ridge indirect approach up the mountain. A large chunk of…

There is no president more associated with conservation, public lands, and the outdoors than Theodore Roosevelt. TR served in the office from 1901 to 1909, and the avid outdoorsman and hunter worked to protect our country’s natural landscapes. Always a swashbuckling, adrenaline-seeking type, Roosevelt went on many wild adventures and took many unprecedented steps to defend the outdoors. His Presidential Library is set to have its grand opening on July 4 in Medora, N.D. As the new museum prepares to honor his legacy, let’s examine all his fearless feats and efforts to save the outdoors. A Chronological List of Theodore…

Strike Industries – Strike Modular Chassis for FN Herstal PS90 and Aluminum Short and Long Handguard The Strike Modular Chassis for FN Herstal PS90 and Aluminum Handguard from Strike Industries is now available in now available in both short and long configurations. Manufactured from 6-series aircraft aluminum this handguard will upgrade your FN PS90 with improved ergonomics and a refined grip angle, The entire system offers an adjustable cheek rest, internal cable management, and extensive M-LOK and Picatinny mounting options. SHORT (6.89″) $59.95 LONG (9.84″) $69.95 www.strikeindustries.com/si-smc-90 This entry was posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 18:00 and is…

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee has spent years arguing that selling or transferring federal public land could help address housing costs in the West. Then on June 22, he voted against a bipartisan housing package aimed at expanding supply and improving affordability. The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 85-5. Lee, a Utah Republican, joined Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Rick Scott of Florida, and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama in voting no. The bill is not a public lands bill. It is a housing package aimed at cutting red tape,…

The Reveal is another new flipper EDC on the way from your friends at Civivi. The Reveal delivers the usual rock-solid specs, and is a platform for Civivi to play with new material configurations in its lineup. Putting the material embellishments to one side, the Reveal is almost a platonic blueprint for the modern everyday carry folder. The drop point blade is intuitive and flexible, powering through the quotidian cutting jobs without needing any special considerations. 3.37 inches of blade puts it right in the pocket for 2026 EDC length, and the 14C28N stainless steel, cemented in the Civivi lineup…