With mountain biking and camping at Pocahontas State Park, plus famous historic sites like Jamestown and Colonial National Historic Park, a road trip stop in and around Virginia’s capital city offers a fun break from the I-95 grind… Learn more at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Back to Basics: Rebuilding Paddling Skills in the Southeast
A rusty refresher at the Nantahala River • shadowing a beginner class at Fontana Lake and Little Tennessee • counting strokes on Section 9 of the French Broad • advanced instruction and imbalanced butt cheeks • Read the story at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Scratching the Surface at Mammoth Cave
On a camper trip to this Kentucky national park, we discover much more than the typical cave tours: forested hiking trails, mountain bike flow trails, a gravel rail trail, scenic river paddling, a lantern-toting adventure, and a wacky actor from an episode of Breaking Bad. Check out the story at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Ups and Downs on Tunnel Hill
One of the Midwest’s best rail trails sets the scene for a cycling (mis)adventure in Southern Illinois. There will be Cold War spies in hatchbacks, old train trestles, embarrassing moments in dive bars, broken bikes, ancient trees, and bruised quads. Story and pics in Terrain Magazine!
A Long Walk in Charleston
Processing loss on foot in South Carolina’s historic city • The hunt for a secret • A mysterious illness • Historic sites to walk to • Unforgettable steps • Holiday walks • The beginning of the end.
Full story in the family issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors.
Up and Coming Oconee
A historic corner of the Appalachian Mountains in South Carolina is a hidden gem for outdoor adventures: A bike park with an unfinished railroad tunnel • A mountain biker at the local biker bar • An adventure ride to a forgotten outpost • The lost Cherokee town of Oconee is found. Read the story at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Paddling Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
We started in August. A leisurely three weeks of adventuring with hiking shoes in the truck, kayaks and mountain bikes on the roof, and our new travel trailer hitched up behind. Before the camper, we never considered the Blue Ridge Parkway to be a destination, itself. But now we could set up basecamps and explore outward. Check out the story and pics at Duct Tape Diaries!
Adventurous Ways to Watch the April 2024 Eclipse
On April 8, a total eclipse will cross the continental U.S. from southwest Texas to northern Maine. Along the way, it will pass over the heart of the Ozarks. Many public viewing events at museums have long been sold out. But if you’re willing to venture further, there’s no reason you can’t have your own adventurous eclipse viewing. Learn more from Terrain Magazine!
Out in Front with Dan Dixon
The legendary expedition paddler and master instructor, also known as Greystoke, has explored waters all over the world. Read about his wild adventures, including being the first kayaker on Tibet’s upper Tsangpo River during the 1980s, at Paddling Magazine!
Chattanooga on Two Wheels
The Tennessee River city, at the base of Lookout Mountain, has become an impressive destination for mountain biking and cycling. Learn about downhill parks, cross-country trail systems, brewery cruising, and city adventure rides at Blue Ridge Outdoors!