Tucked at the base of the Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort, NC has become the hub of outdoor recreation in McDowell County. With more than 42 miles of trails in the Grandfather Ranger District—and a recent expansion adding 8 new miles—the community continues to grow as a destination for hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and anyone […] The post Old Fort on the Rise in McDowell County, NC appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Martinsburg, West Virginia is blessed with some great hiking opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk in the woods, or a challenging climb to a mountain overlook there’s a trail just for you. Peaceful Walks and Rugged Treks For a peaceful walk in the woods it’s hard to beat the Tuscarora Trail. The Tuscarora […] The post Trails to Lift your Spirits in Martinsburg, WV appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Adventure in Pulaski County comes with plenty of options: pedal past sweeping river vistas, hike through scenic parkland, or roll into history where| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
We are about to lose our wildest places. Photo courtesy of the author You are the co-owner of 45 million acres. These public lands are called Roadless Areas, and they are some of the wildest places left. For the past 25 years, they have been protected under the Roadless Rule, which you helped create. More […] The post Your 45 Million Acres appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Formerly based in Asheville, Astral Designs brings decades of water sports experience to its newest shoe release. Photo courtesy of Astral Astral began as| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
If you’re planning a late summer or fall vacation, how about visiting a state park? These ecological treasures often have the same vistas, bomber bike trails, epic hikes, and other outdoor creds as their more famous NPS brethren, but without the hordes.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
As the government shutdown continues and looks like it will linger, many federal employees remain furloughed, and that includes more than 60 percent of| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
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On the Cover: A Hiker Enjoys the Autumn Views Near Mt. Mitchell. Photo by Jared Kreiss Departments Field Report The head of Asheville-born Astral tells us about the company’s new thru-hiking shoe. Overlook The Roadless Rule is being threatened, and 45 million acres of protected wild lands are at stake. The Goods Check out our […] The post October 2025: Essential Hikes appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
A cycling adventure on the connected Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails has much to offer Southern riders Cover: Pumpkinvine trestle on the Silver Comet| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
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Tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, is National Public Lands Day, and across the Blue Ridge there are organized group hikes and trail work opportunities to help celebrate the region’s favorite outdoor spaces. Started back in 1994, and held annually on the fourth Saturday of September, NPLD is coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation and is […] The post Celebrate National Public Lands Day appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
How one North Carolina therapist is harnessing the power of mountain biking to help trauma survivors. Cover: Forest bathing is about remembering we belong to the Earth. Photo courtesy of Conserving Carolina It’s a Wednesday afternoon, and Sara Hunter is ripping down a ribbon of singletrack in North Carolina’s DuPont State Recreational Forest. As she […] The post Trail Therapy appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Veteran racers share some of their favorite road cycling, mountain biking and gravel routes Cover: National champ downhill biker Neko Mulally. Photo courtesy of Mulally It’s no secret that the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are home to some of the nation’s best mountain biking, gravel and road rides. From high-elevation cruises on the Blue Ridge Parkway, […] The post Where The Pros Ride appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
My Daughter Helped Me Fall in Love with Outdoor Adventure Courses. Here Are Four of Our Favorites. Cover: Historic Banning Mills offers aerial adventures 45 miles southwest of Atlanta. All photos courtesy of Historic Banning Mills My younger brother mailed my daughter (and thus me) two passes to an aerial ropes and adventure course when […] The post Quality Time appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Make plans to join us for the “Jazz It Up” event at The Bowman House Bed and Breakfast in Waynesboro on Saturday, October 11, 2025. You are invited to spend a fall day in Downtown Waynesboro for the popular Fall Foliage Festival, and then return to our historic Bed and Breakfast for an evening of […] The post “Jazz It Up” at The Bowman House Bed and Breakfast appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Are you ready to discover your next great cycling adventure? West Virginia’s capital city, Charleston, is calling, and it just might be the ultimate destination for anyone who loves life on two wheels. Known as Bike City USA, Charleston combines a thriving urban scene with endless outdoor playgrounds, making it a cyclist’s paradise no matter […] The post Welcome to Bike City USA – Where Every Ride is an Adventure! appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Whether you’re racing the clock or cruising to coffee, these five cities are perfect for every kind of cyclist. Cover Photo: Cycling is a way of life in Brevard. Photo courtesy of Explore Brevard Across the Southeast, once car-centriccities are becoming friendlier to two-wheeled transportation by trading asphalt for access—building greenways, adding bike lanes, and embracing […] The post Spin Cities: The Southeast’s Top Towns for Two-Wheeled Adventures appeared first on Blue Ridge O...| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
The members of Drive-By Truckers are digging into the archives. On November 14, the Athens-born influential country-rockers will release “The Definitive Decoration Day,” an expanded reissue of the album that boosted the band’s profile significantly. “Decoration Day” originally came out in 2003, and it was the first album to feature new band member Jason Isbell, […] The post Fresh Tracks: Drive-By Truckers Surface Live Version of “Sink Hole” appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoor...| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Cover: T. Hardy Morris’s new album, “Artificial Tears,” was produced by Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket. Photo by Daniel Dent Every month our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly focusing on independent artists from the South. In September, we’re highlighting new tunes from […] The post Our Favorite Songs in September appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
I saw a couple of ghosts at the bottom of the mountain recently. I was finishing a trail run, and they were dressed in dirty gray coats, hovering near a small fire in a large, grassy field at the edge of the forest. Okay, they weren’t ghosts. They were Civil War reenactors. But if you had […] The post Future Historical Camping Society appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is a premier destination for biking enthusiasts, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and challenging terrain. Nestled within the Appalachian Plateau and Allegheny Mountains and bordered by the Potomac River, Mountain Maryland is just a short drive from major cities like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. Featuring […] The post Bike the Mountain Side of Maryland in Allegany County, MD appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Mag...| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Cradled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Parkway and celebrated as a Top Small Adventure Town in 2020 and 2023, Bedford offers a ride for every style of cyclist—from winding mountain singletrack to peaceful country roads—each unfolding through a landscape where challenge, beauty, and small-town charm come together in perfect balance. A Variety of […] The post The Best Biking in Bedford, VA appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
From hidden forests to serene lakes and epic vistas, make your ride unforgettable. Plan your getaway to one of these 3 Kentucky destinations today! A| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
For nearly three decades, Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has been the definitive guide to hiking, biking, paddling, fly fishing, and traveling throughout| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Pitting two parks head to head: Which one is better? Smokey Mountain or Shenandoah.| Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine