From the Archives: When Surfing Magazine shut down, editor Zander Morton embarked on a new odyssey
Northeast Florida native Zander Morton reflects on his time as the last editor of the iconic Surfing Magazine and turning lemons into lemonade.
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Watch: Justin Quintal in “All Day, All Night, All Right (Coast)”
North Florida surfer Justin Quintal suffers from a rare and incurable condition. Unlike more common, more treatable abnormalities, such as F.O.M.O., Qu…
Watch: Justin Quintal scores waves and fish!
Justin Quintal, our most famous surf export of the moment, is also a fine ambassador of the SurfNeck lifestyle. In addition to surfing all manner of s…
Bound By Water: Rauschenberg’s 35-acre sub-tropical haunt
When I was growing up in Sarasota, Florida, encircled by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there was no notion of capital A art. I don’t think I went t…
Know Your Rights: New England-based Surf Photog, Brian Nevins
“Know Your Rights” is a semi-regular column featuring profiles of and conversations with local surfers whose love for the ocean fuels their passion, in…
UPDATE: Watch North Florida Couple Sweeps the Suwannee
Last month local adventure guides Alex “Squatch” Tabone and Serena “Siren” Bass kicked off a river-bound journey worthy of earnest admiration. The Palm…
Surf News: Justin Quintal Wins (another) Duct Tape
Local longboard master Justin Quintal continued his nearly decade-long domination of the Vans Duct Tape Invitational, taking first place this weekend i…
Let’s Go to Cape Hatteras!
Tell me if you've ever heard the following: "Next time there's a swell, let's go to the outer banks!" For North Florida surfers, some form of tha…
A deep dive with local freediver Halle Piacente
Take a deep breath. Do you think you take it for granted? Imagine holding that breath for several minutes. But also don’t think about that. Just focus …
Spanish Roots: Local surfers exhibit classic approaches at the Duct Tape Invitational in Spain
After 14 events over the course of nearly a decade, Joel Tudor’s traveling circus—better known as The Vans Duct Tape Invitational—has grown to include …
Watch: Braeden Kopec will fill you with Envy
North Florida super-grom, Braeden Kopec has a lot going for him. A repertoire of full rail carves. Steezy hand placement. And a full head of sun-bleach…
Tips for Dealing with Traffic at the Town Center this Holiday Season
It’s officially November, meaning that holiday shopping madness has begun. Except this year, the “madness” will take on a different meaning at the Town…
Into the Mountains — Craft Beer Excursions in Asheville
If you know me, you’ll know that craft beer is kinda my thing. So naturally, I heard through the hop vine that Asheville (AVL) was a craft-beer lover’s…
The Land of Ice — A whirlwind tour through Iceland
This was a super random trip for me. I got a call one day from a friend I hadn’t seen in about two years asking if I was interested in planning a trip …
Exploring Australia’s East Coast Trail
Any traveler will tell you it’s not the destination, but the journey that feeds the soul. Well I’m here to argue, it’s both. Australia may be a small c…
Puerto Rico Through the Lens of Evan Hilton
I went to Puerto Rico to photograph waves and surfers with Steven McLean and Jacob Marchese. I was very excited to get into warmer water since the prev…
Road Tripping Through Patagonia
Growing up in the mountains, tall peaks and dramatic landscapes have always called to me, but none beckoned louder than Patagonia. Stretching across Ch…
A Guide To Jacksonville’s Parks
Get your ass outside. And you say there's nothing to do in Jacksonville ... Instead of visiting each one (because that would take literally y…
Backpacking Resources for Beginners
My uncle once said that hikers are some of the nicest people on Earth. That sets a high standard, but it's one I adhere to and expect others to as well…
Jacksonville Makes the List for “Best Places to Live”
A congratulation is in order today. According to US News, Jacksonville was ranked number 45 in the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S. The overall scores…
Surf or Die
For all the people who didn’t score all-time highs for Hurricane Hermine, you’re not alone. With your Instagram feed getting blown up with OBX posts an…
Budget Staycations in the 904
Here’s the scene. Summer has started. You’re itching for a vacation, but your bank account is running low … like Netflix and chill low — and by Netflix…
One-Tank Trips — Unusual Florida attractions a short drive away
This summer, consider making a visit to one of Florida’s lesser-known destinations. There are many just a short drive away from Jacksonville, offering …
How Does the U.K. Leaving the E.U. Affect Your Travel?
If you have been paying attention to the news at all, you will probably notice that the United Kingdom voted last night to leave the European Union in …
New Horizons — Cheap flights from JAX
Let’s be real. Connecting flights are a pain. Sure, there are exceptions like when you have an entire day to kill in a place like San Diego or Chicago.…