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How Explore Inspired’s Jonathan Ronzio turned a love of travel into a career

Explore Inspired's Jonathan Ronzio chats with us about how he turned a passion for traveling into a career and why people need to learn how to let go.
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Smithsonian Celebrates: America’s National Parks at 100

To help celebrate the National Park Service centennial, the Smithsonian Channel will air a brand new one-hour special, America's National Parks at 100.
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The crown jewel of Montana, Glacier National Park is an absolute wonder

Located on the Canada-United States border in Montana, the National Park Service's Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Priority Bicycles lives the laid back lifestyle with its Coast beach cruiser

To stand up to the rigors of beach life, Priority designed its new Coast beach cruiser to withstand sand, salt, and (above all) rust.
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Take to the water in style this summer with Boatbound

Like the AirBnB or Lyft of boat rentals, Boatbound hopes to make spending a day at sea a much more popular activity, even for those who don't own a boat.
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How tough is the Tough Mudder? We ran one to find out

To get a true taste of just how difficult a Tough Mudder event is, The Manual traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio with Old Spice run this extreme obstacle race.

Brooks England teams with tokyobike for a stunning collab

Bicycle gear manufacturer Brooks England teamed up with tokyobike to produce a limited edition version of its Mini Velo to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
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Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park is nature’s beauty at its finest

Oregon's Crater Lake National Park remains one of the United State's most beautiful parks while boasting North America's second deepest lake.
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Woolrich teams up with Deus CycleWorks for a unique E-Bike

Known typically for its wool blankets, Woolrich has teamed up with Deus CycleWorks to release a unique and exclusive bicycle collaboration.
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The Manual launches an exclusive new online shop

Curated with all your fashion, tech, and lifestyle needs in mind, The Manual just launched a brand new online shop to keep you in style and looking fresh.
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Take a trip back to the 1700s at New York’s Fort Stanwix National Monument

A reconstructed historical fort, New York's Fort Stanwix National Monument is a testament to American resiliency and growth dating back to the 1700s.
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Brooks England celebrates 150 years with exclusive bicycle releases

To celebrate 150 years as a company, Brooks England decided to collaborate with renown bicycle manufacturers to release a collection of exclusive bikes.
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Just in time for Opening Day, Levi’s introduces its first MLB Collection

After the success of its NFL Collections, Levi's turns to Major League Baseball (and its most popular teams) for its latest lineup, the 2016 MLB Collection.
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Hike, ride, and play in L.A.’s backyard at the Santa Monica Mountains

With the National Park Service celebrating 100 years in 2016, we've decided to spotlight one park each month. Up next is the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Original Grain gives the wooden watch market a welcome influx of style

As seen in recent years, implementing wood into a timepiece is one of the watch industry’s most significant new trends. Manufacturers at companies all over the United States (and beyond) have taken to the task of either making an entire watch out of wood — save for the timepiece itself — or using it sparingly […]
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The Manual Awards: Best of Seattle, Washington

This is the first year The Manual is giving awards to our favorite spots in eight cities across America that we think are doing great things for their neighbors, town and overall community.  Winners were chosen both by writer’s opinions as well as readers who could vote on The Manual’s Facebook page. Winners will receive […]
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Get your summer wardrobe ready with the Massachusetts-based Penfield

The New England-based Penfield clothing excels at making comfortable, good looking clothing that won't just keep you dry, but keep you looking your best.
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Former Izola co-founder Richard Brandt launches his motorcycle-influenced brand IRON & GLORY

Richard Brandt's Brooklyn-based brand IRON & GLORY brings 1970's motorcycle culture to life with its stunning, bad ass collection of gear and accessories.
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John Peabody aims to inspire with The Hand & Eye

John Peabody's site The Hand & Eye not only helps small businesses get noticed, it's a platform for others to be inspired about following their passions.
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Sizing up Los Angeles’ leather industry

Forget Texas, the leather industry in Los Angeles not only deserves any and all attention, but the people behind the companies are something to behold.
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BLM Auctions makes it easy to find a vintage watch that won’t break the bank

Looking for a vintage watch at a vintage price? Ryan Miller and BLM Auctions makes bidding on, and winning, the perfect watch an absolute walk in the park.
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Dyer & Jenkins does American-made style the right way

Josey Orr's clothing company Dyer & Jenkins offers affordable, high-quality clothing built for weekend warriors and the best part is, it's American-made.
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Portland brands take center stage with MadeHere PDX

Portland, Oregon is one of the most creative cities in America and John Connor's MadeHere PDX allows people to browse all the brands that make it great.
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Luke Swanson’s Tripty Project aims to benefit, celebrate Bangladeshi culture

Luke Swanson's sustainable supply chain company, the Tripty Project, struck Kickstarter gold with its plan to help make a positive impact in Bangladesh.
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Catching up with Richard Brandt of the Brooklyn-based IRON & GLORY

IRON & GLORY co-founder Richard Brandt talks with us about how far his motorcycle-themed business has come in the year since it debuted in Brooklyn.
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Priority Bicycles makes cycling simpler by listening to its customers

Launched in 2014 by way of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, Priority Bicycles turns to its customers for the limited release of the Priority EIGHT.
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Historic cycling company Brooks England debuts its high-quality bag collection

Brooks England, a premier name in the world of cycling, just unveiled its high quality line of commuter bags dubbed the 2016 Metropolitan collection.
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Pendleton’s latest collection beautifully celebrates America’s national parks

Pendleton Woolen Mills teamed up with the National Parks Service to celebrate the history and beauty of ten of America's national parks.
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Red Bull’s Stevie Smith traveled to Japan to bike down an active volcano

To satiate his need for adrenaline, downhill mountain bike racer Stevie Smith traveled to Japan to ride down Miyake Island's active volcano, Mount Oyama.
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Better late than never, Grainwell makes waiting for a Christmas gift worth it

Started by three sisters from Kentucky, Grainwell specializes in customized woodworking which is perfect as a unique gift, or beautiful piece of home decor.
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State Bicycle Company debuts its Four Peaks Brewing bicycle collaboration

State Bicycle Company teamed up with the Arizona-based Four Peaks Brewing to produce the ultimate brew-friendly commuter bike; the Deluxe Transporter.
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John Blasioli teams with Bridge & Burn for a stunning fall collection

Erik Prowell and John Blasioli just released an exclusive Bridge & Burn collaboration which perfectly celebrates each designer's knack for sophistication.
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Levi Strauss and Pendleton team up for a gorgeous Fall clothing collection

American-made companies Levi Strauss and Pendleton recently teamed up to create a collection which perfectly celebrates the iconic heritage of both brands.
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The Canadian-based Moose Knuckles is your ticket to a warm (and stylish) winter

The Canadian brand Moose Knuckles recently announced it's expanding its premium outwear company into the United States just in time for the winter months.
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Custom knives done right with KnifeArt.com

No matter if it's a new pocket knife, hunting knife, or customized engraved knife, the brothers at KnifeArt.com have you covered with a diverse selection.
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Timex debuts its first foray into activity tracking tech with the Metropolitan+

Watch manufacturer Timex recently got into the activity tracking game with its Metropolitan+, a fashion-forward and functional watch for those on-the-go.
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NAM Watches look and feel comfortably timeless

Not just another bland accessory to hit Kickstarter, NAM Watches are classic, comfortable, and wildly inexpensive making it one incredible timepiece.
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Moore & Giles’ upcoming fall collection shows it’s at the top of the industry

The Virginia-based leather goods company Moore & Giles offers more quality leather products than you'll know what to do with, and that's a good thing.
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The Coolbox used Indiegogo success to revolutionize the job site

The creators of the latest crowdfunding phenomenon aim to flip ordinary tool boxes on their head and bring job sites into the 21st Century with the Coolbox.
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The Liberty Project brings general-interest stories back in a big way

Liberty magazine ruled publication shelves in the 1930s, and The Liberty Project hopes to revitalize the iconic brand by bringing its writing style online.
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Will Leather Goods trains home to Eugene’s Fifth Street Market

Bill Adler's Will Leather Goods opened its latest shop in the company's hometown of Eugene, Oregon, transforming an old boxcar into a stylish boutique.
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Look fresh at summer weddings with Brooklyn Tie Company and Corridor

Choosing a proper tie for a summer wedding shouldn't be a headache. Here are two of our favorite tie companies that'll help you don the perfect outfit.
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Restrap gets in the belt game with Link

Leeds-based bicycle accessory company Restrap took to Kickstarter to help launch Link, the company's extremely functional, yet wildly stylish new belt.
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The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series takes Texas

We caught up with professional cliff divers David Colturi and Rachelle Simpson to talk the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and its upcoming Texas event.
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Sole and ECCO team up to craft an ultra-stylish commuter bicycle

Sole Bicycles teamed up with ECCO footwear to produce an ultra-stylish, high performance bike perfect for the daily commuter or weekend adventurer.
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Solving the Triple F Dilemma with Trim menswear

The Kickstarter success Trim menswear not only makes a functional line of dress shirts, but ones which tout an incredible fit and are extremely fashionable.
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Retromarine gives men’s swimwear a vintage makeover

Retromarine gives men's swimwear the stylish and classic upgrade it so desperately needed with its vintage line of high quality, luxurious trunks.
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See life through a photo filter with Tens sunglasses

Tens sunglasses used a successful Indiegogo campaign to bring its photo filter-style sunglasses to everyone looking to add vivid color to everyday life.
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Conquer adventure with Burton’s Durable Goods Collection

Burton helps satisfy the adventurer in everyone — and proves it knows more than just snowboards — with its latest line, the Durable Goods Collection.
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Catching up with Parker Dusseau owner Vaughn Brown

Vaughn Brown's San Francisco-based clothing company Parker Dusseau achieves the tough task of making active business wear both functional and stylish.