“There’s no doubt that the fascination with the Wild West lives on today. And for those looking to travel in the footsteps of the region’s storied denizens… the recently released book is a hybrid of historical storytelling and adventure…” Read the full interview and some excerpts at Sunset Magazine!
Author: Mike
Back at Big South Fork
Mountain biking and more at this remote National Park Service unit on the Tennesee-Kentucky state line, including hiking to rock arches, exploring historic sites, making up for past mistakes, and dodging bears. Read more at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
New Meets Old at Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
A vibrant outdoor scene evolves in a historic area of ancient rock arches. Learn more about the Red, including hiking, paddling, rock scrambling, and geologic formations in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine!
Paddling & Not Paddling Southeastern National Parks
Sometimes, the only way to know if a park is worth paddling is to go check it out. From Congaree to Everglades to Mammoth Cave, learn about our (mis) adventures on water and land–with cameos by herpes-infected macaques and friendly manatees–at Duct Tape Diaries!
Exploring the Historic Forts of the Southeast Coast
From Florida to the Carolinas, many forts mix history with outdoor activities. At first, my wife and I stumbled across these sites when we began exploring the region. Eventually, our goal was to see them all. Visiting these forts reveals vibrant scenery and some of the violent history of this coastline. Learn more about our favorites at Blue Ridge Outdoors .
Getting to Know a New Camper
A shakedown trip to North Carolina’s Coastal Plain leads to mountain biking, mysterious lakes, a state educational forest, and plenty of debates about how to hang wet towels. We even named our camper–well, three names (but not like a serial killer). Continue reading at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Seven Ways to Explore Space Without Leaving Earth
From astronaut training sites to working spaceports, these spots across the United States put a terrestrial spin on space travel. Read more at Smithsonian Magazine!
Photo: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA
A Tale of Two Big Pineys
Big Piney River is a lush float stream in the Missouri Ozarks. Big Piney Creek is a Wild & Scenic whitewater river in the Arkansas Ozarks. Each offers a different experience, and both are worth paddling. Learn more in the summer paddling issue of Terrain Magazine!
How to Become a Paddler
Every summer, at whitewater rivers across the Southeast, a group of rowdy kayakers passes through. Laughing. Waving. Splashing. And curious observers gather on shore, wondering how do I become a paddler? Learn how at Blue Ridge Outdoors!
Neighborhood Adventures
A Family Emergency Keeps an Avid Outdoor Explorer Close to Home. Continue reading at Blue Ridge Outdoors.