For nearly three decades, Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has been the definitive guide to hiking, biking, paddling, fly fishing, and traveling throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic stretches of the Appalachian Mountains.

Features

Back to Basics
An experienced boater brushes up on his paddling skills. 

Lakeside Camping
Top spots to pitch a tent and bring your own boat.

Walk on Water
We’ve scoped out six sweet spots for river paddleboarding. 

Views of the Central Appalachians
A photo essay, featuring images from a new book on the region’s biodiversity.

Urban Escapes
Southern cities with greenspace for outdoor fun.

Trashed
Hauling garbage out of the backcountry is harder than an adventurer expects.