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Active weekend
getaways.
84
More metal,
more muscles.
28
Lamb tacos
for a crowd.
20 Adventure
A series of small airplane crashes
in Alaska has shattered the lore
of the fly-in-any-weather aviator.
24 Dispatch
Surrendering to nature—and
nudity—in an effort to uncover
more-evolved masculinity.
30 Drinks
Ditch the simple syrup for cocktails
that use fruit purees and unique
liquors to take the sugary edge off.
32 Cars
Kia has been a go-to for
inexpensive, reliable rides. Now the
Korean carmaker has something
truly covetable.
33 Deep Dive
In honor of Nalgene’s 70th
anniversary, a look back on how
a simple screw-top water bottle
became an outdoor icon.
34 We’re With Her
The Good Place actor Jameela Jamil
is a booster for women and diversity.
And she’s not afraid to go after those
who try to quash the cause.
36 TV
Ken Burns’ long-form documentary
series are national obsessions.
His latest, Country Music, is no
exception.
38 Seal of Approval
Pixies frontman Black Francis reveals
his current favorite short stories,
composer, and port of call.
81 Science
CBD comes in many forms—drops,
lotion, gummies, coffee—and claims
to cure a multitude of ailments. But
the science behind it is still TBD.
86 Nutrition
Plums are in season. Here’s why you
should stock up.
90 Fitness
How many pushups you can churn
through is a test of your health.
96 Lester Holt
The NBC Nightly News anchor talks
vanity, forgiveness, and listening to
the Partridge Family.
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