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Bentonville ranks high on our top mountain bike towns in the U.S. But there’s more than bikes here. Our columnist Graham Averill takes us along to check out the public art, booming food scene, and more.Published July 29, 2026 01:30PMIs this the perfect town in America? It sure is close; it’s one of my top towns for mountain biking (ranked number 2 on my list) Bentonville is known for its unique take on trail access, which it blends witha progressive approach to public art. On top of that, they throw in a dash of incredible food. It’s an enticing combination…
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After watching 36 homes burn in real time, Mike Felts knew he had to protect his community. That’s when he stumbled on a cutting-edge technology that could change the game for good.Published July 29, 2026 11:38AMEvery New Year, Ed Shaw sets his Christmas tree on fire. Then, one year, it refused to burn. Shaw tried everything, including gasoline. When that didn’t work, he called Mike Felts, battalion chief for the local Flagstaff Fire Department and a longtime friend. Together, the two traced the conifer’s origins back to the tree lot and then back to the farm. There, they discovered, it…
From 15-pound turkeys to overnight brisket, this Wi-Fi-enabled pellet grill remains the most reliable piece of gear in my backyard. (Photo: Courtesy Traeger)Published July 29, 2026 09:03AMI’ll never forget the time I served a dry turkey at a dinner party. After planning and prepping and brining for literal days leading up to the event, I proudly placed my masterpiece in the center of the table and watched as everyone took their first bites, gave polite little smiles, and quickly moved on to the other dishes. I may have shed a tear or two for my ruined bird in bed that…
The snowboarding icon and Protect Our Winters founder collaborates with Caddis on a line of rugged aviators—built for reading topographies, tuning splitboards, and embracing the ride down. (Photo: Madison Dapcevich)Published July 29, 2026 09:13AMSome gals have closets full of purses, while others—like me—are all about glasses. Blue-light lenses, MTB glasses, polarized sunglasses, you name it. My collection isn’t organized like a designer closet, but let me tell you, it’s bubbling over my shelves.My addiction to shades is for good reasons. Like most of us, I spend a lot of time outdoors. I’m skiing down my Montana slopes in the winter…
Visa is slashing about 2,600 jobs, roughly 7% of its workforce. The layoffs will mainly hit technology and product teams, Bloomberg reports. CEO Ryan McInerney wrote to his staff that AI is “helping to accelerate this evolution and shape the way work gets done at Visa.” But AI isn’t the whole story. According to a person familiar with the company’s reasoning, the cuts are also about freeing up money to reinvest in newer bets such as stablecoins, cross-border payments and business-to-business services. Visa had about 34,100 employees at the end of its last fiscal year, more than triple what it…
Published July 29, 2026 03:00AMHiking is intense. It’s even more intense for those starting out or for people who haven’t hit the trails in a while.If you’re someone who’s new to hiking and is hoping to crush your first hike or explore multi-day hikes, you may be in for a bit of a challenge. But with the proper preparation, your dream hike may be more attainable than you think. “It’s not about surviving the trip; it’s about having fun, and the more you train for the trip, the more fun you’re going to have,” Stefan Ballek tells Outside. Ballek is…
The latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes at the Badwater 135, the iconic race from Death Valley to the trailhead at Mount Whitney.Published July 29, 2026 03:09AMIn 2025, writer Devin Kelly traveled to the Mojave Desert to report on the Badwater 135, the iconic ultramarathon that starts in Death Valley and finishes at the trailhead for Mount Whitney. But rather than focus on the athletes, Kelly turned his attention to the men and women who work as support crew. Kelly decided to report his story from the inside—he joined the support team for a…
Published July 29, 2026 03:25AMAs a television meteorologist forecasting weather for over 30 years, I spend summer watching heat domes expand across the country. As an adventurer who’s summited Kilimanjaro and trekked to Everest Base Camp—and visited all 50 states at least twice—I’m always seeking out under-the-radar adventure spots. And this time of year, I seek out places where summer still feels refreshingly cool—even if it’s not the top of a mountain.This summer, in particular, has delivered plenty of reasons to seek cooler temperatures. A stagnant slow-moving weather pattern is fueling the scorching temperatures. Rapid City, South Dakota, hit an…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Your CTA is the reveal, not the pitch — if you have not earned trust and built curiosity before you ask, even the strongest offer lands flat. Every piece of communication should pass three tests before it goes out: does the opening show you understand the audience’s world, does the middle make them curious rather than just informed, and does the ask feel like a natural progression instead of a leap? I spent 25 years performing magic on stages of every size. Every show, my job was to walk in…