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Dawn Patrol • 8th December 2023

Five Tools Every Mountain Biker Needs

Mountain bikers tend to be a self-sufficient lot, and for good reason. We like long rides in the backcountry far away from crowds, noise, and our to-do lists. So when things go sideways, we need to think on our feet, fix the issue, and get rolling again.

30th January 2019

Take Back Your Phone: How to Stop Robocalls

17th September 2018

A Complete Guide to Kentucky's Wild and Scenic Red River - Kentucky Travel

Your guide to Kentucky adventure.

17th September 2018

How does remote work impact your business's online security?

Major data breaches have been in the news frequently lately, and the severity of data breaches has been increasing as well. And, with more and more businesses allowing their workers to telecommute or fully work remotely, digital security is, or at least should be, on everyone's mind.

Osprey • 17th September 2018

How to Produce Quality Content When You Can’t Write So Good

Everybody knows that content is king in our fast-paced digital world. People’s attention is increasingly hard to get and hold. But, what if you’re not completely confident in your writing skills? That’s OK. The smartest English professors may not be the best content producers, and vice-versa.
So, how do you get that coveted content-based conversion? Fear not, there are ways to get unique, engaging, search-engine-optimized content even if your writing is less than Hemmingway-esque.

17th September 2018

The 2019 Academy Awards: What to Watch Out For

ZionNationalPark.com • 22nd May 2018

Why One Day Isn't Nearly Enough Time to Experience Zion National Park

With its soaring red sandstone cliffs, signature buttes, towering monoliths, gravity-defying natural arches, and narrow slot canyons, Zion National Park offers visitors spectacular sights to explore in all directions. Utah’s first national park marks the geographic intersection of the Colorado Plateau, the Great Basin, and the Mojave Desert regions, which creates a unique environment that’s known for its diversity of plants and animals. It is impossible to tick off all the must-see sights and mu

37.5® Technology • 9th January 2018

From Summit to Boardroom and Everywhere in Between: The Versatile Clothing Ingredient That Goes Where You Go

These days, it seems that everybody has a miracle fabric that promises the moon yet leaves you clammy and unhappy. We’ve all heard the claims of “quick drying” and “moisture wicking” materials that fails to perform when the action really heats up. But 37.5® Technology is different and has the science to back it up.

The human body works best when at its optimal temperature—37.5 degrees Celsius. Our bodies work incredibly hard to maintain that temperature. That’s why we shiver when we’re cold and

37.5® Technology • 16th November 2017

5 Reasons Why You Want 37.5 Technology on Your Feet

Anyone who has taken their shoes off after a long day knows that feet sweat a lot. Whether you’re running an ultramarathon, cycling over a mountain pass, working outdoors all day, or just running between meetings, the key to comfort and performance is dry feet – no matter what the conditions may be.

To that end, 37.5 has pushed the envelope of material engineering to deliver a fabric that breathes incredibly well and dries exceptionally quickly. This fabric doesn’t just wick moisture, it evapor

37.5® Technology • 17th October 2017

19 Stylish Pieces of Bike Commuter Clothing That Performs in Any Condition

Bike commuters are a special breed. They eschew the car and public transport to go it alone on their own two wheels. Their daily rides deliver fitness, fun, freedom, and a set of unique challenges. Depending on the length of your commute, it may not be worth it to pull on a full spandex kit. You’re not trying to win a race, after all, you just need to get to work. But you can’t show up sweaty, smelly, and gross either.

So what do you do?

Fortunately, the scientists at 37.5 Technology have push

Kentucky Tourism • 2nd October 2017

Kentucky's Must-Visit Paddling Towns (and What to Do in Each)

It takes a lengthy application process to become an official "Trail Town" in Kentucky—towns have to demonstrate a wealth of outdoor activities, as well as tie in cultural, historical, or agricultural experiences. But when you put all that together, you have a list of pretty solid destinations for outdoor adventurers. And because the amount and variety of water in Kentucky is staggering–from lazy, meandering floats to white-knuckle whitewater—many of the Trail Towns offer access to amazing paddli

37.5® Technology • 25th September 2017

Tech Must Haves for the Remote Worker

RootsRated • 19th September 2017

How To Safely Manage Your Home Security From Your Phone

A home security system protects you, your loved ones, and your valuables. Long gone are the days of putting a deadbolt on the door and calling it done. These days, intelligent security systems use your phone as a primary dashboard to integrate the house with smart appliances,
entertainment, and other sensors to bring us true convenience along with security and peace of mind.

RootsRated • 15th September 2017

Crested Butte's Top 5 Mountain Bike Trails that Aren't the 401

Yes, yes, EVERYBODY loves the 401 Trail. It’s been in all the mags, has been plenty of Facebook banners, and is probably the most Instagrammed trail in Colorado. For good reason—it’s amazing. However, the stunning amount of ridiculously scenic singletrack in Crested Butte (CB) is hard to fathom. Check out these alternatives that promise to deliver the same, or better, epic sweeping vistas, wildflowers of every color, long, lung-busting climbs, and even longer descents that are sure to induce per

RootsRated • 23rd May 2017

Home Security: What to Look for When Shopping for a Home

When shopping for a new home, every buyer comes up with their must-haves. They stress about the number of bed and bathrooms, having a large yard, and access to good schools. But many overlook a key component of what gives us peace of mind in our new castle: security.

RootsRated • 17th April 2017

Does My Business Need a VPN?

In these days of data breaches, corporate espionage, mass surveillance, and identity theft, businesses have a duty to protect themselves, their information, and their customers. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help prevent a cyber-attack. Technology moves fast and the network security industry is filled with buzzwords and jargon, so getting to the facts can be daunting. We're here to help.

RootsRated • 17th April 2017

Cedar Branch Creek - Whitewater Paddling

Deep in the heart of Kentucky lies a little-known creek that most people wouldn’t pay attention to. Paddlers, however, are an inquisitive, adventurous lot, and see the beauty and the potential of small, overlooked creeks.

May gets the most rain, so the water will be up, October is the driest month.

This creek dumps into the Kentucky river, so one could keep going along the Kentucky, though it’ll be mostly flatwater, and Lock No. 7 is just a half mile downstream from the intersection.

Kentucky

RootsRated • 17th April 2017

Three Things Great Websites Have in Common

When navigating the World Wide Web, there are certain elements that not only catch a reader’s attention but, more importantly, hold it. All good websites have three of these elements in common. With a solid understanding of the basics and some attention to detail, even the smallest website can look like it’s the most professional.

RootsRated • 17th April 2017

How Mindfulness Can Help You Combat SAD

There’s nothing worse than leaving the office at 5 P.M. and it’s already dark. The days are short, and that sinking feeling sets in. Energy is at an all-time low, and your desire to do anything wanes. A quick run after work? Nope. Maybe dinner with friends? More like Netflix and hibernate.

The culprit may be Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.

RootsRated • 17th April 2017

Laurel Lake Trail - Mountain Biking

The Laurel River Lake lies in the gorgeous Daniel Boone National forest in southern Kentucky. The trails in the area provide for some of the best, most-scenic rides in the state, perfect for any level rider.

Spring is nice with wildflowers blooming, summer shows off Kentucky’s impossibly lush greenery, but can be hot and humid, get an early start. Fall brings cooler temps and kaleidoscopic foliage that has to be seen to be believed. Winters are hit and miss, it is possible to ride year-round, b

RootsRated • 14th July 2016

Insider's Guide to Wrangell - St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Entire books could be written about the superlatives of southeast Alaska's Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve. At over 13 million acres, it’s the largest by far in the U.S., and bigger than the entire country of Switzerland. Of its 150 glaciers, one of them, the Malaspina, is larger than Rhode Island. Four major mountain ranges converge here and include the tallest coastal mountains in the world, encompassing nine of the 16 highest peaks in the United States, four of them above 16,0

RootsRated • 11th July 2016

Insider's Guide to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Rugged, snow-capped mountains up to 15,000 feet tall slope down to glaciers that calve off into the chilly water with such a loud crack, the indigenous Tlingit people call it "White Thunder." Coastal beaches with mysterious coves give way to seclusive, ice-sculpted fjords, while temperate rainforests shelter boulder-strewn valleys and massive freshwater lakes leftover from the last ice age. Few places on Earth have the massive variety of flora and fauna as Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park.

RootsRated • 7th July 2016

Insider's Guide to Bryce Canyon National Park

Words can barely describe the desert wonderland that awaits in southwest Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park. The park is known for breathtaking amphitheaters filled with spectacular labyrinths of red, orange, and white hoodoos standing in defiance against the erosive forces of nature. Hoodoos are tall, thin pinnacles of rock that arise from the desert floor, formed when soft rock is capped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects it from the elements. Bryce has the largest concentration

RootsRated • 7th July 2016

Home Security: What to Look for When Shopping for a Home

When shopping for a new home, every buyer comes up with their must haves. They stress about the number of bed and bath rooms, having a large yard, and access to good schools. But many overlook a key component of what gives us peace of mind in our new castle: security.