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Discovering the Outlaw Trail: Sunset Magazine Interview & Excerpts

“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 mikebezemekPosted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

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.

Author mikebezemekPosted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

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

Author mikebezemekPosted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

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!

Author mikebezemekPosted on June 14, 2023June 16, 2023

Neighborhood Adventures

A Family Emergency Keeps an Avid Outdoor Explorer Close to Home. Continue reading at Blue Ridge Outdoors.

Author mikebezemekPosted on April 13, 2023April 26, 2023

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    • Space Age Adventures
    • Discovering the Outlaw Trail
    • Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route
    • Paddling the Ozarks
    • Twit Lit Classics
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    • Grand Canyon in (Puzzle) Pieces
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