Which Is Healthier? Smoking vs Vaping Marijuana
Americans are getting high in record numbers. It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 5 people over the age of 12, an estimated 62 million people, have used marijuana in the past year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. As more states…
Ocean Facts: What Every Man Should Know About The Sea
When you are sipping a cocktail at a beautiful seaside restaurant or riding a ferry gazing out at the open ocean, have you ever wondered about the following: How far can you see on the ocean? How far away can you see a ship at…
How To Tell If You’re a Douchebag
When George Washington, (the guy on the dollar bill for you Gen Zers), was sixteen, he copied by hand the “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation”. This was likely a penmanship exercise as there were 110 rules about manners, originally created…
How To Prevent & Survive a Bear Attack
A woman died in a rare, fatal grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park this past weekend. The area surrounding the attack was quickly closed as authorities searched for the bear according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Montana FWP reported that…
The Unique Health Benefits of Paddleboarding
I often used to say that I dig surfing because it hits all five categories – sport, exercise, nature, spiritual & solitude. That’s a pretty comprehensive and exciting list of boxes to check for an outdoor activity. It sure beats the heck out of pounding…
Hiking Yosemite Falls After Record Breaking Snowpack
All winter long I had been planning on getting to Yosemite National Park in the spring. Like many, I understood the massive amount of snowfall in California would set the stage nicely for jaw-dropping waterfall displays. If you have never been to Yosemite, there are…
Valentines Day Strategy For The Rugged Male
“Women dig a public expression of love, especially if its slightly embarrassing for you.” It’s here gents, our most dreaded day of the year. We just suffered through the holiday season and boom, like a duck on a June bug Valentine’s Day is on us. …
Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival by Boat
This past weekend The Rugged Male team was invited to attend Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. We decided to add to the adventure by riding down to south Orange County in the Cuttyhunk – my 1988 Tiara, a 31-foot cabin cruiser with two…
7 Surf Fishing Tips For Beginners
Walking a beach in the morning is one of the most rewarding activities on the planet. The tranquility of the morning with the sounds of waves & birds make saltwater fishing from shore a popular activity for beach goers. Surf fishing is relatively simple but…
How To Help Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog give you the sad face every time you leave the house? It’s just awful to witness. Do you leave the television on Animal Planet in an effort to help him cope? Well that may not be the best thing for your dog. …