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Rediscovering the Crimean Coast | 70
Picking his way through lonely mountains, beaches, and the occasional neon-lit disco town, the author finds a liberated land that's emerging -- slowly -- from decades of isolation. BY MARK SUNDEEN

Last Man Standing | 76
Mark Wahlberg's life was once a series of fights, bad rap songs, and more fights. But with an Oscar nomination and a family life that keeps him sane, he has found peace -- even when his real-life entourage arrives. BY STEPHEN RODRICK

The Most Dangerous Game | 82
Crab fishermen are known as hard workers and harder drinkers. But what happens when TV cameras show up? Our correspondent heads north to find out how fame has changed the world's hairiest job. BY BILL DONAHUE

The 50 Best Places to Live | 91
Your job's in the city, but your heart's in the mountains. Or in the desert. Or on a beach somewhere, with a cold drink in hand. It's not easy to find a great place to live, but MJ's three-part guide might just lead you to the perfect hometown.

A Day in Margaritaville | 102
For the residents of Islamorada, Florida, there's nothing wrong with a little land -- as long as it's surrounded by a lot of blue. Meet the Keys' top watermen, including a kiteboarder, a fisherman, and a dive instructor. BY JASON DALEY

NOTEBOOK
24 Yosemite's Ostrander Hut
A secret haven in the park.
26 The MJ List
The new power driver...the Tour de Georgia...March Madness...more.
28 Current Events
The lost ski season; the Record Book.
30 Exploratory Trips
Outfitters' best new offerings for 2007.
34 Food & Drink
How to taste wine the right way; the chocolate hunter.
36 Books & Screen
A last work from a southern fiction master...John Harlin III...slasher DVD.
38 Real Estate
Buying beach property in Nicaragua.
40 Jake Burton
The snowboard pioneer on his tree house, Hendrix, and Bulgaria's slopes.
42 City Guide: Atlanta
Urban fly-fishing...the world's best aquarium...the Louvre comes to town.
46 Wheels
Test-driving BMW's hardtop convertible.

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
51 Florida's Grave Danger
How the Army Corps of Engineers messed up the Everglades and left South Florida vulnerable.

HEALTH AND FITNESS
57 A Man's Guide to Anger
Anger is part of being a guy -- and new research says that's not a bad thing.
62 Injury Prevention
Learn to run faster without pain.
64 Nutrition
Smarter alternatives to processed sugars.
66 Health News
Liquid calorie guide, more.
68 Ask Dr. Bob
Advice on concussions, fatigue, more.

GEAR GUIDE
68 108 Style
Best new spring jackets.
111 Tech Report
New phones, Wi-Fi, gadgets, more.
116 Road Bikes
From sturdy steel to luxe carbon fiber.
118 Desk Lamps
The top LED lamps on the market.
120 Multitools
A specialized multitool for every activity.
122 Ask the Gear Guy
DIY bike tune-ups, tennis rackets, more.

BACK PAGE
148 Exit Interview: Billy Bob Thornton.

Mail 17
Contributors 20

On the Cover: Mark Wahlberg, photographed exclusively for Men's Journal by Kwaku Alston. Styling by Samantha McMillen. Grooming by Donald Mowat. Hair by Johnny Villanueva. Production by Jessie Levoy and Franny Legge at Yogic Productions. Location: Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Shirt and pants by Giorgio Armani. Golf equipment and accessories provided by Nike.