Gear Up for Autumn: Essential Car Maintenance
Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly Autumn is a season of change where temperatures start to drop. Just as you prepare yourself for the cooler weather, it’s important to ensure that your vehicle is ready too. As the seasons transition from summer to autumn,…
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…
Experience The Best of Vermont This Summer
Sponsored Content: Vermont Tourism Vermont’s forested mountains, picturesque farmlands, and easygoing vibe offer something for everyone. From year-round outdoor recreation and a culture centered on healthy lifestyles to a local food scene where clean farm-to-table eating is the norm, Vermont has it all. And because…
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…
Searching for the Next Generation of Outdoor Creators
Outside recently announced the first-ever Outside Awards, a new winter-focused competition for photographers and filmmakers, with $40,000 in prize money and a chance to be featured in Outside Magazine and in the Warren Miller film tour. Why this contest is winter-focused but starting in April…
The Masters Tournament – Odds & Predictions
For golfers, the mere mention of the phrase “Green Jacket” immediately conjures images of the pristine greens and fairways at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the 87th Masters Tournament. It’s the course where legends like Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have created…
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. …
The Best US Ski Resorts for Experts
The Gods of Winter answered the call this year and have brought massive amounts of snow to just about the entire country. This season has been a welcoming sight considering the dry winters and pandemic restrictions of past seasons. It’s a winter huckfest at the…
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…
Top 6 Healthiest Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
5) Taco Bell – Toasted Sausage Breakfast Burrito 350 calories, 3g sugar, 17g fat, 11g protein, sodium 730 Lets think outside the English muffin with Taco Bell’s Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito with sausage. It brings just the right touch of fluffy, cheesy deliciousness…
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. …
Five Things To Know About The 2022 NFL Season
It’s just months until the new NFL season begins, and the excitement continues to brew. From sports betting continuing to rise to multiple teams fielding new head coaches, there will be no shortage of headlines once the first snap is taken this season. Fans will be…
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
The first of the three summer holidays is upon us this weekend. In order to maximize your relaxation its important to stock the house with food & beverage. One good strategy is to make a big pot of food that can be kept in the…
Reasons Why Men Should Wear Cologne
Many men consider wearing cologne a luxury expense or outdated style. In fact most men now days have never even worn cologne. There in lies the opportunity. The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone are…
Getting In Shape Starts At The Grocery Store
2) Frozen Broccoli Staying fit means you need to have a strong frozen food game. Don’t be afraid to go down that aisle, even though is freezing cold. Frozen food has evolved immensely since the TV Dinners of the Nineties. Having some frozen broccoli…
Your First Job: Ten Critical Things That Nobody Tells You
2. You Cant Screw Up or Be Wrong, Ever In college it was OK to get a B or a C on a project as long as you were keeping the chains moving, gobbling up credits until you have enough to graduate. In the real…
Our Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
3. Michael McDermott Our good friend and contributor, Chicago singer & songwriter Michael McDermott plans to release a new album and his memoirs in 2022. Michael has spent the last 18 months putting pen to paper and lyrics to guitar in the creation of…
Super Bowl Sunday – Turkey Chili & Prop Bets
Its that time of year again when the whole world gets together on Sunday to watch today’s modern gladiators take the arena to decide who is the best football team on the planet. The Super Bowl is watched by over 120 million people, making it the largest…
