Here is a list of places to cool your spirit without sacrificing your enjoyment. Near, far, peaceful and adventurous — Atlanta and the rest of the state of Georgia offer myriad options to quench the summer heat.
The Florida Everglades is the only subtropical preserve in North America, and its endangerment has placed it at the forefront of a massive restoration movement.
Between climbing four flights of stairs, hoisting a massive water hose, worming through a tube, and rescuing a dummy body, the uber-manly firemen's challenge gives Evan and Gareth a run for their money and healthy competition.
Gareth brings his father along for a visit to The Gun Store, despite the fact that his dad forbade him to play with weapons as a kid. After the two young men take a turn, Gareth's dad finishes up with a Squat Automatic Weapon.
At Dragon Land, it's all about blowing stuff up. Gareth and Evan uncover this manly secret right outside Colorado Springs and flip the switch that launches a homemade missile into the desert. Power has never been so easy.
At the Petaluma Speedway north of San Francisco, the guys get a chance to get muddy. With no training, they enter the compact car demolition derby to see how much damage they can (safely) do to the other vehicles on the mud track.