Exped Ergo Combi all-in-one hammock camping solution

You can buy various forms of sheltered hammocks. Some are completely open, leaving you to sleep under the stars. Some have mosquito netting to protect you from pests. Some have waterproof protection for use in foul weather. Some have added insulation on the underside to keep you warm in winter or cooler spring weather. The Exped Ergo Combi has it all. It packs every type of protection that you ...

Aerial hammock class may have you hooked

When I went to check out the new aerial hammock class at Studio X this month, I had no idea what to expect. I couldn't even picture what the hammocks would look like. And I certainly didn't plan to participate, despite the owner's encouragement to do so.

Lisa McElroy: Taking The Plunge: A Scuba Adventure In Belize (PHOTOS)

As a newly certified scuba diver, I was looking for a getaway where I could try out my new skills -- then kick back on a rope hammock and watch the boats go by.

The Life-Changing Power of a Good Nap—And a Smart Business Plan

Social enterprise is often described as a marriage between mission and profit, doing good and doing well. Ideas for socially conscious ventures don’t typically spring from market testing, but from a eureka moment: There’s a problem in the world, and, hey, I know how to fix it. Those motivating origin myths make for great stories, but many social enterprises fail by getting so caught up in the ...

Go Home Already: One

In today's Go Home Already: Jack Evans doesn't like increased alcohol excise taxes, Mayor Vince Gray gets ethical and Georgetown's Healy Hall clock tower loses its hands. [ more › ]