Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Carolina Climbers Coalition’s (CCC) North Carolina Climbers Fest returns this weekend with promises of new experiences welcoming a diverse group of climbers. The festival offers expert-led clin...

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For the second year in a row, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has been voted our region’s Top Adventure College in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ annual competition. The contest puts 32 colleges...

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I am ashamed to admit this, but my kids hate hiking. It is one of my great failings as an outdoor dad. On our most recent hike, they complained for the entire car ride to the trailhead. “Hiking...

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Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In May we’re highlighting new tunes ...

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Welcome to Burnsville, NC, where the air is fresh, the temperature is ideal, and the people are friendly. Established in 1834, Burnsville is the perfect small-town mountain getaway, just 40 minut...

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In the Alleghany Highlands, June is always an exciting month – you have several festivals & events, kick-offs to the summer season, fireworks, and live music can be found just about anywhere. B...

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Hardy County strikes the perfect balance, inviting you for a day trip yet tempting you to linger overnight. Amidst the breathtaking Lost River Valley, a plethora of adventures awaits, enticing yo...

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View from Sharp Top, Peaks of Otter – Bedford, VA – Photo Credit Savanah Graham Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford County boasts the longest stretch of this scenic roadway in Virgi...

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If you have a dog, you know the joy of bringing them along on an adventure. You also probably know the stress of furry friends gobbling up something that smells tasty and looks edible. Unfortunat...

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On the cover: 4848 Festival at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. Photo by Itamar Gat, Eyes of the World Photography Departments Essay A climber looks back on learning at Manchester Wall,...

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Wanderlust on Wheels Finding a safe, scenic place to park a 40-foot motorhome or dual-axle travel trailer isn’t easy. Lucky for you, we have searched high and low for RV-friendly campgrounds in...

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Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies a tiny verdant sanctuary known to locals simply as Boxerwood. This 15-acre Nature Center and Woodland Garden lies just outside th...

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From winding hiking trails to scenic waterways, Newport News offers a diverse array of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Whether you’re paddling along the t...

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Family Camping at Explore Park – Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the Roanoke Region beckons with over 1,000 miles of trails...

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Two weeks ago, a video recorded by a concerned bystander captured a group of people at an apartment complex in Asheville, N.C., attempting to pull bear cubs out of a tree. In the video, the peopl...

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Want to get the whole clan outside and enjoying the outdoors? Here’s the gear to help make it more fun. Bote LowRider Aero Tandem With the ability to serve as a SUP or sit-on-top kayak, this ve...

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These under-the-radar paddling getaways offer family-friendly river adventures without the crowds It’s no secret the Blue Ridge is home to some of the country’s most scenic rivers, and, with ...

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Processing loss on foot in South Carolina’s Historic City My feet ached as I walked toward the southern end of Charleston. I was moving at a steady clip along the elevated Battery, a stone seaw...

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Sometimes, when I reminisce I don’t even recognize my younger self.  It’s not just the fact that I wore camouflage-colored Crocs in formal settings, or that younger me didn’t have a ghost-...

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