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After engorging on mammoth-sized monster burgers from Middlegate Station, we cruised down America's Loneliest Highway with our 2016 Mazda CX-5 to check into Mizpah Hotel and Casino in the historic mining town of Tonopah, Nevada. Did we mention that the spot is the town's most infamous haunted hotel? Whoops, well there ya go.

After getting spacey at the Alien Research Center in Hiko, Nevada, we refueled our 2016 Mazda CX-5 to book it to one of the most dope hotels in Las Vegas. Located smack dab in the middle of Sin City is the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, and we couldn't have been happier to have the courteous staff hook us up with a couple of dope suites for the weekend.

Recent protests to stop big business from destroying unique habitats are making quite the impact, shedding light on the decimation of our delicate ecosystem. Similar to the unethical construction of the Black Snake pipeline at Standing Rock, North Dakota, Central Florida is fighting to protect one of the largest aquifer systems in the world. Proposed to stretch from Pennsylvania to Florida, the 515-mile pipeline deceptively named Sabal Trail is being constructed without the consent of many residents. Utilizing a shroud of secrecy and misrepresentation, Sabal Trail plans to transport natural gas through the Floridan Aquifer. The commercial enterprise threatens the water purity for 20 million people whose water supply depends on the preservation and condition of the Floridian Aquifer. Contamination of the state's drinking water is of utmost importance. Recently, we made a visit to the Sacred Water Camp in Live Oak, Florida to get the truth from protesters who strive to make a difference. The pipeline industry is well aware of their negative impact on the environment, and the Sacred Water Campers know that renewable energy plans have no room for the proliferation of fossil fuels. So join us in returning the favor to Mother Earth by volunteering and spreading the word to protect the charming waters of the Floridian Aquifer. As with any other revolution, our voice makes a difference. Stand in solidarity. If you wish to donate to this cause, please visit https://www.generosity.com/community-fund Much love to Alexander Adiels for the appropriate track.

You already know just how much we dig the sunny city of San Diego, with it's stunning landscapes and endless opportunities to enjoy life. But when it comes to skate culture, few places in the world offer as many skateparks as America's Finest City.

It's 2017, and it's become incredibly easier to find our niche in fashion and fit. The footwear game is on the precipice of a new frontier, thanks largely in part to Feetz 3D printed shoes. No longer are the days where we have to choose between a size 10 or 10.5, thanks to Feetz' innovative craftspeople. Utilizing their progressive app, you can build your own shoe that is manufactured exactly to your foot's width contour, and so much more. Personally speaking, I have never felt the levels of comfort wearing my Feetz. They hold my feet precisely to the caliber that they need and deserve by employing their SizeMe™ System, which provides a whopping 22 dimensions of fit. In a world where custom is king, Feetz allows it's users to design their own kicks, utilizing any of their proven styles. Need a specific colorway? Once more, Feetz is changing the game by offering the entire color spectrum to us. You can choose the colors of the upper, mid-soles and soles to match your mood, outfit, and style. Feetz is as customizable as it is earth-friendly. They only make what they sell and ship in reusable bags. They recycle their own 3D printed product in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint by an astounding 60%. Water, which is increasingly becoming a precious resource, is not even a part of their shoe-making equation, which is stupidDOPE to the max. And to make things even cooler, their San Diegan cobblers are homegrown heroes that have now expanded their shipping to 30 countries worldwide. We can't wait to see what the Feetz crew cooks up next! We are tuned into the future now, thanks to the Digital Cobblers. Much love to Subtle T for incorporating his groovy track into our video piece.

When it comes to whiskey, we here at stupidDOPE are filled with the spirit of good old-fashioned distilleries. While trucking it across the state of Iowa, we were drawn to the small town of Cumming after hearing through the grapevine that Iowa Distilling Company crafts dope booze. Nestled in the heart of corn country, Iowa Distilling Company keeps it local with a refined taste. They prefer quality over quantity, as they opt to locally source their grain, and keep computer-controlled machinery out of the equation. Working hard to preserve the OG method of distilling, Iowa Distilling Company also donates the grain solids to local farmers for livestock feed. We can dig it. We also really dig two of their most wanted spirits: Prairie Fire; Iowa's cinnamon whiskey. Their flagship product packs a punch with 35% alc/vol (70 proof) It's double-distilled whiskey for those who can stand the heat. Straight Bourbon Whiskey; “high rye” This excellently crafted 90 Proof liquor is fermented using locally sourced corn, rye, and barley mash bill. Look for plenty of spice in this whiskey, as it is aged at least two years in full-sized 53 gallon, Char #4, American White Oak casks. From seed to table, Iowa Distilling Company's Straight Bourbon Whiskey is mashed, fermented, distilled & aged on-site. For those interested in receiving exclusive access to the first bottles from this craft distillery, be sure to join Iowa Distilling Company's Bourbon Club & Distillery Rewards program. Members get email notifications of bourbon releases, inner access to the first bottles released, rewards for retail purchases, Bourbon Club t-shirts, & even your name on an IDC barrel that they permanently keep on display. Check the above video for a look into Iowa's premier craft distillery and leave your comments at the drop. Much love to letsruntrack for his most dope music.

Getting across the state of Nevada in our 2016 Mazda CX-5 really activated the munchies for us, so after exploring the ghost town of Berlin, we made the trek along the Loneliest Highway in America to take on the Middlegate Station Monster Burger Challenge.

After checking out of the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, we began our search for the next exhilarating activity on our way to Vegas. While cruising around in our 2016 Mazda CX-5, Rob, our adrenaline connection from UTV Addiction was in the area. And just our luck. he wanted to show us around the natural oddity known as Sand Mountain in a way that could only be described as stupidDOPE. Rob Gott is the owner of UTV Addiction, and his SxS rental and touring company is the only one of it's kind in Northern Nevada. With only the most fly all-terrain vehicles available, we raced all over one of the last remaining singing dunes in the country, getting sand in places we didn't even know we had. Check our experiences as well as a very dope tour from Gott himself in the video above, and make sure to check out UTV Addiction the very next time you touch down in the beautifully wild state of Nevada. “If you're not addicted, you will be”.

After exploring Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park, we hopped in our 2016 Mazda CX-5, zooming down the Extraterrestrial Highway in search of UFOs. The Silver State is known for encounters of the third kind, so when we started hearing that we were nearing the back gates of Area 51, we hoped our trip would get weird. And they did, as we caught sight of a giant, metallic sculpture of an otherworldly visitor.

Here at stupidDOPE, we dig hockey almost as much as adidas. So when we heard about the NHL handling business in Vegas, we got airborne ASAP to catch all the action. On June 20, 2017, The National Hockey League (NHL®) and adidas showcased the new ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys & uniforms for all 31 NHL teams that are set to melt the ice with the 2017-18 season. With special guests like Desiigner, comedian Russell Peters, and Connor McDavid, the night unfolded in true adidas fashion. Speaking on the craftsmanship of the new ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys, Dom Fillion (adidas Head of Apparel) details on how he and his team of designers took the hockey uniform system and hockey jersey silhouette to new heights by improving fit, touch & lightweight structure. Setting the bar higher than anyone else in hockey apparel, adidas has made the ADIZERO Authentic NHL jersey lighter, cooler and more resilient by utilizing new cresting materials that make the new jersey up to 19% lighter in comparison to the current NHL Jersey. The ADIZERO Authentic NHL jersey features adidas Clima® technology embedded in the fabrics to present breathability to players. Pair those new attributes with construction that make their fabrics up to 27% stronger in burst testing & up to 72% tougher in abrasion testing, and you've got yourself a jersey thatll make you say “WHAT THE PUCK”'!?! The ADIZERO Authentic NHL jerseys are created with elite performance and supreme aesthetics in mind, so try to get your favorite team's apparel quicker than Crosby can zip by his competitors! Photo Credit: Getty//Jeff Vinnick

Nevada's rugged landscape offers so much to those searching for spiritual inspiration. Whether it be natural wonders like Sand Mountain, haunted hotels, or even the International Car Forest of the Last Church, the Sagebrush state is an never-ending scenery for all aesthetic tastes.

We here at stupidDOPE love art in whatever form it presents itself, so when exploring the canals and alleys of Amsterdam, it wasn't too difficult to locate where the coolest artists reside. Who's more dope than a down-to-earth, well-traveled tattoo artist? Well, her name is Nikita Beaux and she encompasses the aforementioned characteristics of the inked life & so much more. With a portfolio specializing in inking renditions of animals, female-centric designs, & mind-melding image-blending, Ms. Beaux stays fully booked for Amsterdam locals and tourists alike.

While kicking it in Seattle, we had the opportunity to catch lunch at one of the most prestigious restaurants in the region. Welcome to Ivar's Acres of Clams. Established in 1938, has proudly boasted it's award winning soups, seafood and sauces worldwide. Today, there are 23 Ivar's fast casual Seafood Bars and three full-service restaurants that supply hungry clientele with the best maritime grub there is to offer. But it seems that the Ivar's restaurant empire isn't showing any signs of slowing, as they are reaching all the way to Hawaii to return with the freshest fish for fine dining.

With the advent of social media, it has become more and more a viable resource for getting your name out there. Whether it be for sports, music or anything in between, the premise that you could be discovered for your talents with the click of a button is valuable, to say the least. We here at stupidDOPE believe that London-born artist Ella Mai would have been discovered at any time, but thanks to singing covers on Instagram, she's been signed to 10 Summers Records by way of the one and only DJ Mustard. While performing as a part of Kehlani's Sweet Sexy Savage Tour, 22 year-old Ella Mai stopped in Atlanta to update us on her newest EP, READY. This is her third DJ Mustard-produced EP in a year's time, with 6 tracks that flawlessly blend a West-coast vibe with her native London swag. Tracklisting: 1. Boo'd Up 2. Breakfast In Bed 3. Nobody Else 4. My Way 5. Makes Me Wonder 6.Anymore Don't let us spoil the interview above, but make sure you give “Anymore” a listen. That track RIDES. Much love to Randy for hooking up the interview, we'll see you in London soon, Ella Mai!

Recently, the freshest thing to hit the area is the quietest turn up on this side of the Mississippi. Dubbed the Silent Party, you can expect to vibe out with hundreds of people in a dope venue with three DJs competing for your customized sound experience.

A blisteringly cold time of year is in full swing around much of the country, but the pristine waters of Palm Beach offers a warmer winter wonderland getaway guaranteed to please everyone. Very recently, we were able to kick it at one of the most celebrated resorts in the country, and it was freaking amazing. Evocative of a historically swank Palm Beach estate, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is THE spot to rejuvenate the body and spirit.

The warmer weather is in full effect and we here at stupidDOPE are consistently finding cool rides to offset the heat. Recently, we were in sunny San Diego and we were invited to cruise up and down the SoCal coast on the 2017 Chieftan Limited from Indian Motorcycle.

Around most of the country, the cold weather blues are in full effect. Luckily, we still have dope spots in the Palm Beaches to kick back, relax and blow off some steam. Set phasers to fun as we encroach upon the pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife of the Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, Florida!

For the seventh consecutive year, Atlanta has been blessed with the eclectic auditory experience known as ONE Musicfest. Packed to the brim with powerful performances like Nick Grant, Anderson Paak, A$AP Ferg, Busta Rhymes and even the reunion of the Dungeon Family, ONE Musicfest was really one for the books, and tens of thousands of spectators can verily testify. Read more via stupidDOPE.com

When it comes to getting on the water, there isn't a more thrilling way to discover the joys of staying afloat than hopping on the newest GP 1800 WaveRunner from Yamaha. While checked in at The Ritz Carlton on Lake Oconee, we were lured to the shores by the presence of water Pokemon, but ended up more pleased by sights of Yamaha's 2017 line of personal watercraft. Immediately, we wet-suited up to get squirrely on the lake, and fun was had, thanks to the superb construction of the GP 1800.

Emerging trends with lasting impressions are the bread and butter of our readers. So when we made a trip across the pond to the bustling city of Amsterdam, it became prime objective to seek out the folks who influence the styles of the average Joes and Janes. Today we have a special treat for the ladies who dig looking good from fingers to toes. Meet Electa Manuputty of Electa Nail Art, the freshest nail artist in the Netherlands.

For over ten years, The Sofia Hotel has offered a modern stay to the visitors of San Diego with luxury amenities that nurtures a classy vibe intermingling flawlessly with natural colorways. Each of their comfortably-priced 211 guest rooms are impeccably designed to evoke a professional yet contemporary aesthetic aimed at today's traveler. Stocked with everything from a workstation, Wi-Fi, fine linens, ambient lighting, pristine bathrooms and even HBO, the rooms at The Sofia Hotel are intentionally crafted to be your home away from home. The city of San Diego has so much to offer, but when it comes time to wind down, The Sofia hotel has you covered. The property boasts a yoga studio, health center and even the acclaimed Spa Sofia, which offers unparalleled R&R to it's guests every single day. So check out the video above for a tour of one of their rooms, and be sure to book your stay with The Sofia Hotel the very next time you touch down in America's Finest City. Much love to Subtle T for the dope track.

If you didn't know by now, we here at stupidDOPE aim to travel all over. It's quite interesting to go to places that end up surprising us with local flair that is unique to a certain region. Very recently, we found ourselves in.....wait for it... Iowa.

The Bite Life is in full effect this season as originator Nick Love teams up with Atlanta's very own Young Dro in an attempt to get the lowdown on what food the rapper really likes to smash when the munchies hit. In a hilariously unscheduled turn of events, Young Dro dives much deeper into his gastronomical pleasure center while dining on decadent catfish nuggets at Baltimore Crab and Seafood.

When the munchies hit, they hit hard. But rather than condemn yourself to a run at Taco Hell, why not treat yourself to that little Mexican spot you always see but never visit? This is the question that music marketing executive Nick Love aims to answer.