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Fit Travel: 8 Coolest Offbeat Places to Paddle Surf in America
From Colorado’s whitewater rapids to the Florida Keys' aqua-blue channels, here are the sweetest spots you didn’t know you could stand up paddleboard.
From Colorado's whitewater rapids to Hawaii's longest downwinder, here are America's sweetest spots you didn't know you could paddle board.
Paddleboarders listen up: you don’t have to travel far to find ideal water for your total-body SUP workout. America’s got it all: flat tropic canals, whitewater rapids, the biggest lake in the world — you name it. We hunted down the coolest spots to paddle surf, right here in the U.S. And you might be surprised, some of these places could be in your own backyard. From Nevada’s canyon rivers to Hawaii’s longest downwinder, here’s where you didn’t know you could stand up paddleboard.
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Looking for a cool way to celebrate the next Mardi Gras? Head down to New Orleans, Louisiana, and paddle this tame section of the Mississippi River to scope out the ambiance. Small channels wind through the city offering great views of the historic French Quarter and city skyline. Rent from Nola Paddle Boards (includes board, paddle, lifejacket and leash) at its Bayou St. John launch location. Score a lesson or paddle on your own. After? Treat yourself to a post workout Hurricane cocktail, and join the party. Reservation required. ($40/person, 1 hour; nolapaddleboards.com)
Maui’s north shore is perfect for the guy who really wants to cruise. The eight mile SUP trip from Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park runs parallel to the coast’s white sand beaches. And with a steady 30-knot wind at your back, you’ll practically be flying. Go in October or the beginning of November when the waves aren’t too high. Naish Maui Pro Center will hook you up with boards and Moore Water Time Maui provides one-way shuttles. (Rental $45/day, naishmaui.com; Shuttle $12, moorewatertimemaui.com)
When you think Las Vegas, you think: The Strip, Blackjack and likely, a raging hangover. But on your next bachelor weekend, why not mix it up and paddle for a day down Black Canyon’s flat moving section of the Colorado River. Desert Adventures rents all the gear you need and shuttles you to the start near Hoover Dam. Check out hidden caves and hot springs along the way, and pack a lunch in the dry bag (included with rental) so you can chow down, midday. Don’t forget to reserve your $17 NPS permit (one for each paddler, by law) in advance. ($75, shuttle included; kayaklasvegas.com)
Washington’s mountains and ocean-inlet islands in the Puget Sound are a must on a SUP. Puget Sound is a 100-mile-long system of connected waterways that blend the Pacific Ocean and Salish Sea. Rent from West Bay Paddleboards in Olympia and get an instructional lesson from Chris Fry, fitness trainer and certified ASI Stand Up Paddleboard instructor, before you go. Then drop in at Boston Harbor and ride downwind south to Olympia, or if the tide is in, head north to Harstine Island for sandy beaches and lush green forest. ($35; westpaypaddleboards.com)
Sure, Lake Tahoe in California is freezing, but go mid summer and it’ll be so hot you’ll want to fall off your board. From Kings Beach, paddle along the north shore rimmed with dark green forest and rocky coves. You’ll float over a boulder field buried deep under the crystal clear water. Too cold? Warm up at Brockway Hot Springs, a natural cascade that empties into the lake. Tahoe Paddle & Oar rents by the day and has a slew of guided tours available. ($100/day; tahoepaddle.com)
Craving to try whitewater SUP? Colorado is your best bet. The Arkansas River (well known for world class kayaking and rafting) has a stretch of flat water interspersed with short, low-class rapids near Salida in the mountains — intense, but not impossible on an inflatable board. Beginners should take a half-day lesson with Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center to master the rapids safely. Whitewater rental packages include board, paddle, pump and patch kit, life jacket, wetsuit, and protective footwear. (Lesson $120; Rental package $50; rmoc.com)
Despite its snowy reputation, Minnesota has ideal temps in the 70s and 80s for SUPing in summer. Head to Lake Superior — the world’s largest, by surface area — and paddle surf along Park Point, a long, narrow sand spit in Duluth that divides Lake Superior from St. Louis Bay. Cruise bayside for views of the harbor’s massive cargo ships or lakeside to see the famous vertical Aerial Lift Bridge and lighthouses. Rent from North Shore SUP on the bayside of Park Point/ ($15/hour, $50/day; duluthsup.com)
You don’t have to go abroad to paddle aqua-blue tropical water. The Florida Keys 822-island chain is loaded with paddle-perfect canals through mangrove forests and open, shallow water between islands. You’ll float right over the reef’s barracudas, rays, and candy-colored tropical fish — the best way to see the protected ecosystem up close. Lazy Dog offers a two-hour guided SUP tour and board rentals from Hurricane Hole Marina in Key West. (Rental $30/person, add $10 for a two-hour guided tour; lazydog.com)
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America's Sweetest Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure Trips for Active Men
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7 Easy Ways to Beat Bloat
Looking forward to your first beach weekend of the season? Follow these tips before taking off your shirt.
You’ve been working on your abs since January and they’re almost ready for the big reveal.
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Get That: Cannon-Arm Fastball
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Show off your arm and be the all-star pitcher in weekend pick-up games.
So, you wanna throw like Craig Kimbrel? Well, it doesn’t happen overnight and you can’t learn to throw fire playing Wii Baseball. You need to work at it.
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7 Reasons to Date an Older Woman
If the girls in your dating pool lack confidence and use acronyms you don’t understand, an older woman might be more your style.
Conjure up a fantasy woman in your mind; she's probably no older than 30. But if you're excluding older women from your dating pool, you might be missing out.
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Top Pro Tips You Need to Improve Your Golf Game
Bring your golf game up to par (or under!). Pros weigh in on how to boost your performance on the course.
Bring your golf game up to par (or under!) with these tips from the pros.
Arnold Palmer once said, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” It’s true— you can get the basics down on your first day and then spend a lifetime honing the finer points of your game. If you let it, blowing a birdie can ruin your weekend and rattle your confidence. The upside, of course, is that even if you’ve never touched a club you can still hit the links with your boss without compromising your job security—provided you’ve been briefed by someone who actually knows what they’re doing.
We can do one better: For the ultimate fake-it-till-you-make-it cheat sheet, we asked PGA Tour pros for their best tips for nailing the most important shots. Take their advice to heart and, before you know it, you’ll be sharing inside jokes with the big kahuna.
Improve Your Drive
Your posture is very important with tee shots,” says Martin Laird, winner of the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational. “You want that athletic stance—feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. it’s not quite as low, but it’s kind of like defense in basketball.”
Five-time PGA Tour winner and Cobra Puma Golf athlete Jesper Parnevik’s advice: “[Amateurs] try and aim straight down the fairway and end up slicing one way or another,” he says. “Pros curve their shot, they adjust. if you’re hitting left to right, adjust your shot so you’re hitting down the middle.”
For the shot itself, focus on coiling up and releasing like a spring. “The power in golf comes from your legs and lower half, not from your arms,” Laird says. “All of the torque comes from having an athletic lower half, and coiling against that.”
The Perfect Chip Shot
“Wedges are used around the green from 120 yards [away] and down,” Parnevik says. The goal for your chip shot should be to drop the ball on the green with minimal roll. With a more open face and heavier head than a traditional iron, the wedge is the club for the job. you can approach the swing in a similar fashion as you would a drive.
“[The chip] is a shorter movement, but the actual posture and swing is very similar to a drive,” Parnevik says. Know your limits— it’ll help in the end. “If you ask [an amateur] how long they hit a 7-iron, they’ll say 170 when it’s closer to 155,” Parnevik says. “Use more club than you think you’ll need.”
Read The Green
You have to know which way the grass is growing to determine which way the ball is going to break,” Parnevik says. “Later in the day, the grass usually starts growing toward the sunset. that could cause the ball to break more that way. [And if there’s] water or big lakes near the green, grass tends to grow toward the water.”
“The color and shade of the grass is helpful,” laird adds. “If you turn and look one direction and the grain is darker and you look the other way and it looks lighter and shinier, the darker the color the more into the grain you are. It can make a huge difference on the pace of the putt.”
Master the Putt
The key to a great putt is technique. “You want a solid stance—shoulder width or a little wider,” says Laird. “Concentrate on your legs and lower half not moving at all. It should all be done with your shoulders and arms.” For the grip, Laird has a helpful tip. “Grip it like a tube of toothpaste with the lid off—you don’t want to squeeze the toothpaste out,” he says.
Before you start your first round, take a few balls and roll some practice putts to get the pace of the green. “That’ll give you confidence if you know you can roll those 30-footers in,” Laird says. so show up early.
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Top Golf Tips From Pro Golfers to Improve Your Golf Training
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10 Most Interesting, Superstitious Rituals of Professional Athletes
Jordan never hit the court without his UNC trunks under his Bulls uniform. And Boggs ate chicken before every game. MF explains why your favorite pro athletes practice the superstitious rituals they do.
Jordan never hit the court without his UNC trunks under his Bulls uniform. And Boggs ate chicken before every game. See what other bizarre rituals your favorite pro athletes practice.
With everything we know about the world in this day and age, it’s tough to justify going about superstitious rituals that don’t seem to serve any particular purpose. We don’t scream at the moon to get out of the way during eclipses anymore – we’ve replaced that with a working knowledge of science and advanced technology. Even in professional sports, we have statistics that continue to become more complex and detailed – giving us a more precise idea of who contributes what in any given game.
Although crunching the numbers might give viewers a better idea of what’s going on, actually playing the game, whatever it is, is more or less the same physical, unpredictable activity it’s always been. Smart, rational players are the most successful, but all of them still found their way to the top stage of the game through practice and honing their instincts. Some players and whole teams may have weird habits, but those rituals got them to the premier stage, and it provides them with a routine with which they feel comfortable. Here’s our list featuring some of the most bizarre, well-documented superstitions in pro sports.
Nomar was well loved within Boston from the mid-90s and into the 2000s for being one of the best shortstops in the league, leading the Red Sox’s offense with Manny Ramirez.
Boston fans lament the fact that he was gone before the 2004 curse-ending championship, but most other fans could care less. He was a constant threat at the plate, although part of that came in the form of annoyance for viewers, who were mystified throughout his career due to his apparent inability to Velcro his batting gloves or hold still in the batter’s box. Every new pitch brought about more fidgeting with his gloves; more kicking the dirt off his shoes once he stepped back into the box. He’s had a number of imitators, and it’s arguable that he contributed to the increasingly slow pace of MLB games. Still, you can’t argue with results – Garciaparra appeared in six All-Star Games and posted a career .313
average over 14 pro seasons.
Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs enjoyed an incredibly successful 18-year career, appearing in 12 All-Star Games and winning the 1996 World Series with the Yankees before calling it quits at the end of the ’99 season, with a .328 career batting average and over 3,000 hits. If you did that well for yourself, would you change any part of your approach to the game? Boggs had an insanely regimented pre-game routine –
reportedly, he would field exactly 150 ground balls in the infield, start his batting practice at exactly 5:17 PM (during night games), and run wind sprints at exactly 7:17 PM.
Then, of course, there was the chicken he would eat before every game, earning him the nickname, “Chicken Man.” He embraced the public’s interest in his chicken obsession by
putting out a book featuring his favorite fowl recipes in 1984.
The six-time champion/Finals MVP and five-time regular season MVP who dominated the NBA in the 1990s, an era that featured a number of all-time great players, never forgot his basketball roots. Jordan wore his lucky shorts from his days at UNC underneath his Chicago Bulls uniform in every NBA game, which may have helped propel him to more greatness on the professional stage. MJ had led his alma mater to an NCAA championship in 1982, and would wear those ratty old short shorts throughout his career, including his two separate three-peats from 1991-93 and 1996-98. Jordan wore longer shorts than most players to fully cover his college gear, and he’s credited with effecting the change in basketball shorts style that persists today.
Superstitions originated thousands of years ago, when most men lived in tribes and knew very little about the world around them. Today, similar rituals still exist in sports – just with a more modern spin to them, although there are exceptions. In the spring of 2006, Team Ecuador sent a shaman, Tzamarenda Naychapi, to all 12 of Germany’s World Cup venues to banish evil spirits before the tournament. The shaman apparently drove some of the spirits out, leading Ecuador to its most successful World Cup ever (they’ve only made one other trip). Still, their run ended in a 1-0 loss to England in the Round of 16, after enjoying victories over Poland and Costa Rica in the group stage.
Rafa’s behavior may not seem too out of the ordinary when you watch him on screen during the later rounds of Grand Slam tennis tournaments. However, this champion has a number of peculiar habits and world-views that set him apart, not only from the general population, but also from most of his opponents, who also take part in the lonely, often superstitious pro tennis circuit. In his autobiography, he revealed some of the things he hates (not dislikes, hates) off the court – ham, cheese, storms, animals and several other things. On the court, he has a number of habits that have been noted – Will Swanton of The Australian listed a slew of them (Inside the Mind of Rafael Nadal the Neurotic). Some examples: Nadal takes a cold shower 45 minutes before every match, he towels down after every point (even for aces and double faults), he points the labels of his drinking bottles toward the end of the court he’s about to play from and he never stands up from his chair before his opponent. If you’re not this neurotic, that’s why you’ve never made it to the Wimbledon Final.
Tiger has always worn a red shirt while competing on Sundays, during the last round of golf tournaments. Why does he do this? The answer is simple – his mother told him to. According to her, it’s his power color, so he’s just rolled with it ever since he went pro in 1996. It might also be worth noting that he spent two years at Stanford, whose primary school color is red. Regardless, Tiger’s another guy with a track record you can’t argue with – on the course, at least. Tiger has 77 PGA Tour wins and recently made a long-awaited return to the number one spot in the pro rankings with a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March.
NHL players get intensely superstitious during the playoffs, constantly growing out their beards until they hoist the Cup, or get eliminated. By the time the Stanley Cup Finals roll around, it can look more like a game between a couple rugged lumberjack companies than a game to decide the NHL championship. The New York Islanders are credited with starting the tradition in the early 1980s, and the fact that they took four straight Cups while exhibiting this behavior definitely helped the idea stick around. Of course, most players don’t put faith in their beards to bring them luck, but many still like the tradition for purposes of team unity and focus. Players in other sports have been known to grow playoff beards as well – recently, LeBron James has done it with the Miami Heat, and San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson and teammate Sergio Romo grew out huge beards during the 2010 MLB playoffs – leading fans to rally behind the slogan “Fear the Beards” before the team eventually won the World Series.
No-hitters are rare, special moments in the baseball world, and the lead-up to them can push even the most rational players toward bizarre behavior and blatant superstition. Normally, it takes until the middle innings for things to get tense, and a little strange, and both teams are compliant in their own way. Pitchers are usually ignored and are expected to sit in the same spot on the bench when they’re not out on the mound. By the eighth inning, most of them are probably wound pretty tight, but it’s just because teammates don’t want to jinx them – if they talk to their pitcher about the no-hit bid, it’ll be over, and if they talk about something else, it’ll be too obvious that they’re trying hard to avoid talking about it (isolation is the key to success, right?). The other team pitches in by manning up and avoiding cheap bunt hits, even when the situation seems conducive to a bunt single (ex: speedy hitter with bunting skills against a deep infield alignment with runners on base in a close game). Fans can come up with their own superstitions, but announcers also have a choice to make – should they mention the obvious or give in to superstitions and avoid uttering the phrase ‘no hitter’ (or God forbid, ‘perfect game’)? Angels’ broadcaster Victor Rojas never mentioned that Jered Weaver was tossing a no-hitter in 2012 until he actually completed it, reigniting the debate about the media’s place in this baseball phenomenon.
The 1997 MVP who was an offensive juggernaut for the Colorado Rockies of the ‘90s was another deeply superstitious man, completely fixated on the number ‘3.’ According to a 1993 Sports Illustrated article by Leigh Montville, Walker’s obsession played a role in his approach to the game, and his personal life as well. He was married on November 3 at 3:33 and his phone number had “as many threes as the phone company would allow.” While playing, he wore number 33, and he would take three practice swings before going to bat. If he was tight, he would alter that to some multiple of three swings, and he agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Expos in 1993 (the year is coincidental, but the contract probably wasn’t). Hey, it worked for him – Walker was one of the most dominant players of his era, even when a lot of the league was on steroids.
The Great Bambino carried some interesting eccentricities with him throughout his wildly successful Major League career, in which he compiled a lifetime .342 average with 714 home runs. By the numbers, he was the best MLB player of all time and did more than anyone else to create and uphold the Yankee mystique. Ruth always made sure to step on second base whenever he jogged in from right field. If he ever forgot, he would run out from the dugout and kick it before the next half-inning began. As for his baseball bats, he refused to allow teammates to borrow one from him, claiming that every bat had a certain number of hits in it, and he wanted every last one of them. He also frequently wore women’s silken stockings during time off from the game, although he snagged that bright idea from fellow Hall of Famer/legend Honus Wagner, who claimed they somehow guarded him from falling into batting slumps.
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Famous Athletes Who Have Psychological Sports Superstitions
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20 Biggest Mama's Boys in Sports
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5 Warm Weather Activities in Michigan
For an easy, outdoorsy getaway this spring, make your way to the Midwest.
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5 Ways to Treat Acne
Want clear skin? Discover which zit remedies on the market are the most effective to cure pimples for good.
Get rid of those pestering pimples with these 5 fail-proof treatment methods.
Zits aren’t only for teenagers. In fact, according to a study from the University of Alabama, almost 43% of twenty-something guys and 20% of thirty-something men get acne. While acne damages your skin permanently, it also does a number on your confidence. In your quest for clearer skin, it can be tough to know which pimple-fighting product to choose with so many options out there. Read on to find out about popular zit zappers and decide which solution is right for you.
You’ve seen stars from Katy Perry to P. Diddy to Justin Bieber talking about the skin-clearing powers of Proactiv. So is there some sort of zit-zapping fairy dust inside those bottles? Not according to some experts. “Proactiv is a good product with great marketing behind it,” says Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, FAAD, a dermatologist at the Art of Dermatology LLC in New York. “The Proactiv system contains nothing other than readily available, over-the-counter ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, and sulfur.” Proactiv can pin its success partly on celebrity endorsements, and also on the fact that the product instructions train the user to think of acne treatment as a daily system. “Daily use is the real secret key to the success of any acne regimen,” says Dr. Krant.
Products containing retinoids are popular amongst women, as the ingredient helps erase wrinkles. The acne-fighting prescription gel Epiduo also contains a retinoid-like compound called adapalene—as well as 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. While the benzoyl peroxide kills the bacteria, the adapalene unclogs all that nastiness inside your pores. “The combination treatment resonates with men, who like to have simple regimens rather than apply multiple products,” says Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD, FAACS, of Skin Specialists, P.C. and LovelySkin.com. It also appears to be very effective: Studies have shown that Epiduo can reduce acne by about 18 percent in just the first week.
Medicines that fight rosacea—Oracea and Finacea—are also effective acne fighters. Oracea is a low-dose version of an oral acne antibiotic doxycycline, and works by controlling inflammation. Finacea is a topical medicine made with natural azelaic acid, and works by exfoliating dead skin cells, fighting bacteria, and reducing inflammation, according to Krant.
If you want to go the natural route, tea tree oil is an old natural remedy that’s becoming increasingly popular for acne. Krant recommends it for mild cases because tea tree oil has natural antiseptic qualities. It also helps fight inflammation and even offers light exfoliation to remove dead skin cells that can clog pores, she says.
It may sound futuristic, but you can actually fight acne by showing it the light. “Non-laser light therapies can be very effective for acne,” says Krant. “They’re delivered in different ways, such as blue or red light, IPL (intense pulsed light over a spectrum of several wavelengths), or photodynamic therapy (light treatments boosted by the use of a sensitizing chemical applied to the skin first). They work by killing the bacteria that causes acne in the skin, heating and shrinking the superficial blood vessels in the skin that cause redness and inflammation, or shrinking the oil glands.” For an at-home option, TRIA’s Skin Perfecting Blue Light may help you achieve clearer, brighter skin by zapping bacteria deep within the follicles. The handheld device can be used to treat mild to moderate acne without irritation. ($245; TriaBeauty.com).
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Winners and Losers of the 2013 NFL Draft
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The Fit 5: Aesthetics and Athletics
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Micro-Progression: A Safer Way to Size and Strength
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Kick the ego to the curb, lighten up the stack of weights and see more results with micro-progression.
Picture this scenario: It’s bench day again. Last week, you successfully conquered your heaviest day yet and made it through all of your working sets at 225 pounds.
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MF’s Top 10 Summer Music Festivals of 2013
Missed out on Coachella? Don’t worry—there are plenty of other opportunities to soak up the sun and listen to live music this summer. So rally your friends and start planning your escape.
Missed Coachella? Who cares. Rally your friends and hit one of these festivals.
Coachella has passed and Lollapalooza has sold out, but do not let this news get you down. The U.S. music festival scene is growing faster than ever, so it has a ton to offer fans of any genre this summer. In fact, five festivals that made our cut are in only their first or second years. From the musician-curated lineups you cannot miss to fests featuring the best gourmet food, we have you covered. Grab your sunglasses and chose your own outdoor music adventure.
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When and Where: May 9-12; Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, California
Lineup Highlights: Alabama Shakes, Furthur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jackson Browne, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Zac Brown Band
The Scoop: Napa Valley is known for its wine, but it may soon develop a reputation for its music. For the first time, BottleRock will take over 26 acres in downtown Napa to host more than 60 bands on three stages (including 25 Grammy winners and nominees), 12 comedy acts, 40 wineries, and 32 restaurants and food trucks. The kicker: You’ll experience it all while soaking up the region’s blissful 75-degree weather.
Insider Tip: Music will begin by 1 p.m. and end by 10 p.m. daily, leaving plenty of time to get familiar with Napa.
Escape From Your Escape: BottleRock allows re-entry, so head downtown when there is a lull in your music schedule. Do not miss the Oxbow Public Market or Terra for a meal or drink.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #neverleavingnapa
Tickets: Available at BottleRockNapaValley.com ($139 for a one-day pass; $329 for a three-day pass; $399 for a four-day pass)
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When and Where: May 17-19; Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Lineup Highlights: Cults, Father John Misty, Matt & Kim, The Flaming Lips, The Darkness, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Scoop: NYC’s newest festival is making a comeback. After attendees faced long food lines and spotty cell service in 2012, organizers set out to improve food-stand staffing and bring in temporary phone towers (so your Instagram followers can salivate along with you). Prepare to face choice overload, with 100 craft beers, 100 wines and fare from 85 food makers, like grilled burgers from Burger Joint, wood-fired pizza from Roberta’s, cool treats from Wooly’s Shaved Ice and, for the adventurous, foie-gras donuts from Do or Dine.
Insider Tip: Don’t eat before, and plan to meet your friends outside of the festival, in case phone service is spotty again.
Escape From Your Escape: Once you have had your fill (re-entry is not permitted), leave the crowds behind and take a walk west to explore Park Slope’s popular Fifth and Seventh Avenues.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #moogafull
Tickets: Available at Brooklyn.GoogaMooga.com ($54.50 for kick-off concert on Friday includes a general admission pass for Saturday or Sunday)
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When and Where: May 25-26; City Hall Plaza in Boston
Lineup Highlights: fun., Of Monsters and Men, Portugal. the Man, Ra Ra Riot, The National, The Shins
The Scoop: This year, Boston finally gets a much-deserved summer music festival of its own. Expect to spend Memorial Day weekend moving your feet to the sounds of 18 solid indie rock acts, which have been hand-picked by Aaron Dessner of Brooklyn-based band and headliner The National.
Insider Tip: Save your appetite for the food-truck pavilion, which will feature Boston’s finest. Search for local seafood truck The Shuckin Truck for lobster and scallop rolls or fish tacos.
Escape From Your Escape: Stay through Memorial Day to rent a bike and hit the Minuteman Bikeway, a scenic, 11-mile trail linking Bedford, Lexington, Arlington and Cambridge.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #bostonisindiestrong
Tickets: Available at BostonCalling.com ($75 for a one-day pass; $130 for a two-day pass)
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When and Where: June 7-9; Randall’s Island in New York City
Lineup Highlights: Guns N’ Roses, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Kings of Leon, The Lumineers, The xx
The Scoop: We are the first to admit that Governor’s Ball, once hosted at Governor’s Island, may be identity confused. (It also shares its title with an annual Oscars gala.) But that doesn’t matter. The lineup, which overlaps some with surrounding festivals (don’t they all a bit?), is nonetheless a quality mix of dance, hip-hop, indie and pop that will draw 40,000 attendees each day.
Insider Tip: Arrange transport to the festival now at GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com. From Manhattan, book a ferry that departs from 34th Street and FDR Drive ($15). From Brooklyn, book a shuttle bus that departs from a TBA location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ($20).
Escape From Your Escape: If you are traveling in, consider staying in one of NYC’s top fitness-friendly hotels, to help you stick to your workouts in the mornings and on non-festival days.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #kanyezone
Tickets: Available at GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com ($95 for a one-day pass; $470 for a VIP three-day pass; sold out: three-day general admission pass)
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When and Where: June 13-16; Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee
Lineup Highlights: Bjork, Mumford & Sons, Paul McCartney, Pretty Lights, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Wu-Tang Clan
The Scoop: This marks the 12th year for one of America’s most massive festivals, and 2013’s diverse lineup continues to show the Bonnaroo bookers’ commitment to expanding beyond the fest’s jam-band roots. As always, expect a strong community vibe, as mostly everyone camps on-site. Plus, organizers have put extra energy into growing a quality food scene this year, including an expanded Food Truck Oasis.
Insider Tip: You will want to bring everything you will need with you. There is a Walmart in Manchester for last-minute supplies, but go early—it can get picked over quickly.
Escape From Your Escape: On a 700-acre farm in Tennessee, escapes happen within festival grounds. For a break, hit Bonnaroo Cinema, an air-conditioned, 24-hour theater screening sporting events and movies.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #wokeupinthewrongtent
Tickets: Available at Bonnaroo.com ($269.50 for a four-day pass)
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When and Where: June 27-30; Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan
Lineup Highlights: Benny Benassi, Dispatch, Empire of the Sun, Grimes, Passion Pit, The String Cheese Incident
The Scoop: Bring your curiosity. This jam-band and electronic-heavy festival also boasts the jaw-dropping Sherwood Forest, a wooded outdoor area that is expanding in size for the first time to offer attendees more space to explore.There are even ways to get involved in the community-driven festival before it starts, including art installation sponsorships and hula-hoop contests.
Insider Tip: Get your rest before you head to Rothbury. Given the festival’s remote location, we hear music can go until the wee hours of the morning.
Escape From Your Escape: Grab a spot on a hammock to rest or walk to Big Wildcat Lake to play a pick-up sand volleyball game.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #lostinsherwoodforest
Tickets: Available at ElectricForestFestival.com ($259 for a four-day pass)
Photo Credit: Brian Spady/Spady Photography
When and Where: July 12-14; Louisville Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky
Lineup Highlights: Alabama Shakes, Big Boi, Matt & Kim, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers, The Black Keys
The Scoop: What started as a 50-person gathering has grown to 75,000 a decade later. Festival-goers can sample 11 local bourbons at a newly expanded Bourbon Lodge while overlooking the scenic Louisville Waterfront.
Insider Tip: Bring your favorite reusable water bottle to fill up at stations throughout the grounds.
Escape From Your Escape: Music starts in the afternoon, so grab brunch in town at Toast on Market for steak and eggs beforehand. Stay an extra day to tour Louisville’s bourbon country and distilleries such as Four Roses Distillery, Maker’s Mark or Woodford Reserve.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #byobourbon
Tickets: Available at ForecastleFest.com ($60 for a one-day pass; $165 for a three-day pass)
Photo Credit: The Forecastle Festival
When and Where: August 9-11; Golden Gate Park in San Francisco
Lineup Highlights: Foals, Grizzly Bear, Paul McCartney, Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vampire Weekend
The Scoop: Going into its sixth year, Outside Lands has quickly grown into one of the most sought-after music, food and wine festivals on the West Coast. Featuring a mix of legendary acts, festival veterans and up-and-comers, there will be something for nearly everyone. Follow signs to Outside Lambs, our favorite spot for indulging in savory dishes like lamb poutine.
Insider Tip: Dress warmer than you imagine August to be and bring layers. Golden Gate Park can be 10-15 degrees cooler than other parts of San Francisco and temperatures drop more as the sun goes down.
Escape From Your Escape: The festival is located in the heart of San Francisco, so there will be plenty of time to explore the city by the bay. Check out our MF City: San Francisco Guide for where to stay, workout, eat and drink.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #suckitcoachella
Tickets: Available at SFOutsideLands.com ($249.50 for a three-day pass)
Photo Credit: Outside Lands
When and Where: August 31-September 1; Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
Lineup Highlights: A$AP Rocky, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix
The Scoop: The Americana-themed U.S. festival is back for a second year, although without festival curator Jay-Z on the lineup. Who will fill his place? Jay-Z’s other half Beyoncé, of course, along with an array of 30 American rock, hip-hop, R&B and dance acts. Feel good about your ticket purchase, as a portion of sales go to non-profit United Way for community outreach efforts in the region.
Insider Tip: Festival-goers take the American-pride theme seriously, so pack your red, white and blue.
Escape From Your Escape: The festival’s urban location lends itself to fitting in a pit stop (about a 20-minute drive away) at one of our favorite outdoor beer gardens, Frankford Hall, for German brews and comfort food.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #whoruntheworld #jayzandbeyonce
Tickets: Available at MadeinAmericaFest.com ($168.70 for a two-day pass)
Photo Credit: Abovav.com
When and Where: September 27-29; Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, Georgia
Lineup Highlights: A-Trak, Alesso, Axwell, Porter Robinson, Rusko, Sebastian Ingrosso; more to be announced soon
The Scoop: For the first time ever, the company behind powerhouse festival TomorrowLand in Boom, Belgium brings its over-the-top experience stateside. If electronic dance music is your thing, this may excite you, but act fast. The massive Belgian version sold out in less than one second earlier this year.
Insider Tip: Book a flight to and from Atlanta’s international airport, which is 15 miles from the festival site.
Escape From Your Escape: Since the festival site is a short drive from Atlanta, use our MF City: Atlanta Guide to explore the southern city before the festival starts.
Unofficial Hashtag Prediction: #nevertomorrow
Tickets: Available at TomorrowWorld.com ($127 for a one-day pass; $347 for a three-day pass without camping; $397 for a three-day pass with camping)
Photo Credit: N/A/Tomorrowland
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Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and Other Summer 2013 Music Festivals
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