Nestled in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, near the city of Roanoke, you’ll find a place with old charm, rich heritage, and boundless natural beauty. Franklin County, Virginia might not be on the top of your mind when it comes to outdoor recreation – but it should be.
Biking
Biking the Southeast: 10 Biking Destinations Across the Blue Ridge
Flowy singletrack, scenic greenways, heart racing downhill, rolling countryside roads—the Blue Ridge has it all. It’s time to pump up your tires, snap on...
Biking
Ride On: 8 Sweet Trails of Southern Singletrack to Shred This Fall
Don’t let that bike you bought last year start collecting dust. With fall on the horizon, temperatures will be dropping, and that means it’s...
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Owners of a Richmond-based paddleboarding business host race for river conservation
Richmond is one of those unique cities that offers an abundance of outdoor recreation...
August 2021
Pedal with Purpose: Facing Insecurities on a Long-Distance Bikepacking Trip
As my foot drags through yet another muddy puddle, I struggle to suppress the scream rising up in my throat. My rain jacket is...
August 2021
Where the Wild Things Are: North Carolina’s Headwaters State Forest
Rare Species and Uncharted Territory Highlight North Carolina’s Headwaters State Forest
Oldtimers say the mountains of western North Carolina eat men. It is a legend...
August 2021
Three Southern State Parks to Visit This Summer and Fall
From craggy cliffs to scenic coastlines, these state parks have plenty to offer for late summer and early fall Southern escapes.
Westmoreland State ParkVirginia
Approximately 90...
August 2021
5 Virginia Destinations with Amazing Park Access
The scenic parks of Virginia provide a wealth of opportunities, no matter how you prefer to get outside.
From hiking scenic trails and fishing...
August 2021
Crowd Control on Public Lands
More visits and less volunteerism during the pandemic created problems for Virginia’s public lands. But staffers say they’re turning the corner.
Dorrie Stolley was...
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