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This Week's Best Articles, From Around the Web
The Best New Articles From Around the Web This Week

Greta arrives in NYC, CNN's clever climate solution quiz, Faroe Islands' running pastor, and more

7 Highlights From Topo Designs FW 2019 Collection
7 Unisex Highlights From Topo Designs New Winter Drop

Strong 90's vibes upgraded with hardwearing modern materials for outdoor adventuring and urban exploring

Vasque Reintroduces the Classic Clarion '88 GTX Hiking Boot
Vasque Brings an '80s Classic Back to Life With Clarion 88 GTX

The limited-edition Gore-Tex hiker for men & women updates an icon with modern functionality and comfort

New Hardcover Book Highlights 30+ Years of Creative Culture in Snowboarding
30+ Years of Snowboarding's Most Creative Icons Celebrated in New Hardcover Book

Acknowledging that individual style and creativity deserve a brighter spotlight than medal count for once

Bodega Cove Cabins Embrace Nature With Contemporary Design
This Restored Property of Mid-Century Cedar Log Cabins Is a Dream Reborn

How an icon of regional prefab design found a second lease on life off the coast of Vancouver, BC

The Ultimate Alpine Modern French Chateau
An Alpine Modern French Chateau Defined by the Past yet Designed for the Future

Simple stacked forms and minimalist materials together comply with strict historical design codes while embracing a contemporary sensibility

This Dreamy Off-Grid A-Frame Cabin Offers 360 Views and Free Breakfast
This Off-Grid A-Frame Offers 360 Views and Free Breakfast

A clever iteration on the classic design sits among the Australian countryside and rents for a modest fee

Chaco Introduces Grateful Dead Collaboration Sandals
Deadheads Rejoice: Chaco Now Makes Grateful Dead Sandals

Available in Z/1 and Z/2 sandal styles, the Grateful Dead collection by Chaco features iconic symbols and designs inspired by the legendary jam band.

Park Ranger-Inspired Footwear From Fronteer
New Sneaker Brand Rethinks the US Park Ranger Uniform For Fall

New silhouettes and classic lines offer a conceptual alternative to the standard issue fits worn across America

REI Introduces the Wallace Lake Lifestyle Collection
REI Introduces Its First Ever Lifestyle Apparel Collection

Drawing on 80 years of experience, the Seattle co-op now offers retro outdoor vibes for boys and girls, at a reasonable price point

The WAYKS ONE Modular Backpack Is All You Need in One Minimalist Package
This New Modular Backpack Is All You Need in One Minimalist Package

A travel-ready backpack, EDC roll-top rucksack, camera bag, and more, designed by a brother and sister team in Berlin

Book Report: Jim Olson: Building, Nature, Art
Seattle Architect Jim Olson on Finding Inspiration in Nature

New hardcover surveys 50 years of designing award-winning buildings that organically exist in harmony with nature