Issue 80

Travel

The Human Brain is Wired to Crave Exploration

In an excerpt from his new book, Outside’s Sweat Science columnist digs into the emerging science of why we’re drawn to the unknown and what we get out of it.

The Most Stylish Luxury Hotels For A Family Vacation

Truly 'White Lotus' type stuff for the globetrotting family with a taste for design.

Magnolia League

Augusta: It Begins With the Land – Magnolia League

The land, people, and history of Augusta and the Masters have a story to tell. Make sure you read this piece before the tournament tees off next week!

Sporting

5 Ski Resorts With Rich and Fascinating Histories

Nukes. Hollywood Glamor. The Shining. Discover the fascinating histories behind resorts like Sun Valley, Vail, and Timberline Lodge.

Business & Money

Secrets of Super-Connectors | RadReads by Khe Hy

A full guide to networking and building relationships that last. Chalk full with links, resources, and videos to build meaningful connection. Such as: generosity & authenticity are most effective (and shift how we view "networking"), how your life is driven by network effects, and lessons from 5k+ networking meetings.

Meet the People Who Work Fully Remote—and Hate It - WSJ

Working with ocean views in Hawaii? Living the dream? Not so fast. Being on a computer screen all day, a remote worker says, feels like “being a captive animal in the zoo. You know, like a captive human.”

Philosophy

52 Odd Health Interventions That Work Instantly | by Hyde

I love a good wellness list. Some good ones here: walk barefoot on wet grass, stay still for 10 minutes, sit on the floor, "1-2 cigarettes per week"...and many more intriguing tips!

Music

New Book Looks at 100 Years of Austin Music | Texas Highways

In Austin, where the oldest business in the city (and the whole state) is Scholz Garden, a beer hall founded by a singing club, the scene makes the music. Dancing remains a deep tradition, and more recent physical expressions such as slam dancing, mixing it up in the mosh pit, and stage diving have carved their own niches.

Golf

Masters picks 2025: How stars are looking heading into Augusta

Here's where golf's elite players stand as the 2025 Masters nears, including good ideas for early Masters picks and betting odds.

Augusta National's 10 most famous landmarks

Augusta National's deep history can be overwhelming. Check out our handy reference guide to the course's 10 most famous landmarks.

Food & Drink

The best clubhouse bars? Experts go deep

What makes a great 19th hole? Listen to two experts discussing the best clubhouse bars - including Kiawah's.