Locals dish the dirt on top outdoor destinations.

The Gorge’s high sandstone cliffs have made the stunning eastern canyon a world-renowned climbing mecca. The unique geological area, which lies mostly within the massive Daniel Boone National Forest, has over 1,400 routes with enough variety to satisfy the tastes of any climber. But the area isn’t just about the epic crags. “The Red” holds [...]

Feel like Asheville and Charlottesville have jumped the shark? Check out Lewisburg, the next cool Southern outdoor town. Located less than an hour southeast of the New River Gorge’s world-class paddling and climbing, the small town in the Greenbrier Valley is reshaping its identity from a regal resort destination to a progressive arts hub. Area [...]