Here’s something you haven’t seen until recently: a name-brand dashcam, Pioneer ND-DVR100. Its design is also more pleasing, tucking up into the top of the car windshield like an OEM part rather than hanging down on an unsightly mount. The camera lens does all the basics plus a couple of tricks: It has an odd frame rate of 27.5 frames per second when recording that is tuned to make sure it never misses the state of an LED traffic light, which has a pronounced on/off flicker other cameras might record as no signal at all. Built-in GPS tagging makes sure the footage that you are recording will have time and GPS location embedded. ($150)
Fall is a time for maintaining monitoring sites in Yellowstone National Park, since they will not be accessible during the winter. That includes the continuous GPS stations that track deformation across Yellowstone.
Get in shape without breaking the bank.
The Garmin fenix is an attractive option for athletes who want a mix of features. It’s a slighter older GPS watch, but it holds up as a strong competitor against newer models. We love the stylish sapphire white version for its chic look. It doesn’t scream, “I’m a fitness watch” like other devices. Despite its deceivingly delicate appearance, the 5S Plus is tough. It also has a host of sports profiles, so it’s suitable for multisport enthusiasts and has enough built-in storage for up to 500 songs. $699.99 from Kohl’s
A feature-packed GPS or multisport watch can be overwhelming for some people. If you don’t want something overly complicated, the Fitbit Inspire HR is a simple activity tracker that doubles as a slim, unassuming timepiece. Wear it all day and get step count data, total distance and heart rate info. The tracker is water-resistant (up to 164 feet, so it’s safe for swimming), and you can easily customize the watch face to your liking. $69.95 from Best Buy
Consider carrying a GPS device that lets you report an emergency situation. Reporting a dangerous situation quickly and accurately is important for search and rescue crews that may be needed.
Here's an embarrassing but true revelation: My sense of direction is less than optimal. That has led to many conversations like this one some years ago with my co-pilot, who thought GPS was for sissies, especially in L.A., which he knew well. Him: Where are you going? Me: I'm going to the tile store. Him: In what state? Me (glaring): In California, you (fill in pejorative term here). Him ...
A group of pilots are concerned that proposed changes by the Federal Aeronautics Administration could hurt air ambulance and commercial flight traffic in Wyoming.
Assuming you buy gifts for friends, and not enemies, you want them to return home safely. Knowing where you’re going is the first step in that endeavor. Consider buying your outdoorsy loved one a year membership to one of the two premier GPS trail and mapping apps: GAIA GPS and onX Hunt. Both are great and do similar things, although onX is geared toward hunters and GAIA is more for hikers.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Beth Bartel, from the nonprofit UNAVCO consortium in Boulder, Colorado.
Yellowstone is one of the best-monitored volcanoes in the world. The backbone of the ground-based monitoring network consists of seismic stati…
For those who want all the basics in an easy-to-use sports watch, the Garmin Vivosport is an excellent option.
With Garmin’s palm-sized and relatively affordable inReach Mini, you can reach out in case of emergencies, no matter where you travel.
Question: I am getting ready to spend a couple of months in Scotland, England and Ireland and wonder whether you have any advice or information on the best ways to navigate on this trip. Jim McIntosh, Carlsbad, Calif. Answer: Renting a car and hitting the high roads of Britain and Ireland brings with it some freedoms but also some complications. Two travel experts offer suggestions to make ...
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Mike Poland, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey and Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
The Specialized Ambush Mountain Bike Helmet has lots of bells and whistles to brag about, but let's start with the most basic: It's comfortable.
When Gabe Orellana of Farmingdale, N.Y., started driving, his parents required him to download the Life360 app’s Driver Protect to his smartphone. It tracks his top speed, slamming brakes and cellphone use while driving, and his parents can see a weekly report.
Point Nemo is the most isolated place on the planet.Â
Are the navigational capacities of our smartphones making us worse navigators? Research points to yes. But, given the ubiquity of these devices, as well as their ability to enable particular groups, perhaps we should learn to embrace them as a technological prosthetic.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Michael Poland, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey and Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Beth Bartel and Tim Dittman, from the non-profit UNAVCO consortium in Boulder, Colorado.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Dan Dzurisin, geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Mike Gottlieb, project manager for borehole strainmeter operations with UNAVCO, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado.
Epson's ProSense sports watch offers 46 hours of GPS tracking and heart rate monitoring on one charge (a full 50 hours of just GPS).
The 16-year-old reported missing Sunday was stranded after she and her friends got a truck stuck on Saturday while trying to camp in the Rattl…
