April 2021

Our Own Adventure

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Exploring Local Creeks, First-Time Campouts, Long-Distance Treks, and Trail Maintenance—Four Families Share How They Go Outside and Play Together in the Midst of the...
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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Transfers 91 acres to U.S. Forest Service

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), an organization that works towards protecting land and wildlife in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, recently...
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April 2021

April 2021: Outdoor Families

Read or download the March issue for FREE HERE On the Cover: Photographer Cliford Mervil captures his nephews, Prince and Kerwin, on their first camping...
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Handpicked articles from our current and past issues.
February 2021

Dark Night Rises

The Transcendence of a Roadside Piss My life changed forever at a rural exit along Interstate 44. I was seven years old, and I had...
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Biking

Biking Boom

Since spring shutdowns, cycling has become extremely popular. For those finding a new passion for pedaling, we asked seasoned riders of road, trail, and...
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June 2010

Top Ten Flatwater Paddling Paradises

Don’t miss out on these flat water paddling Meccas this summer.
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Modern-Day Thoreau: Meet the Woodsman

Meet Robert McGee, a modern-day Thoreau living in the woods on the outskirts of Asheville.
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The Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX boot

The Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX boot from Salewa features a breathable GORE-TEX membrane, a supportive and comfortable fit for long days in the mountains, as well as a Vibram sole to handle the most rugged trails. Shop the Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX for comfort, protection and performance.

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TIGHT LINES

Fly fishing guides, news, and information on the small streams and big rivers of the Southeast. Trout, bass, musky, and panfish all catch a line here in the Blue Ridge, and we’ve got the skinny on everything you’ll need to hook ’em. Get gear, make plans, and find rivers here.
Fly Fishing

Trout Towns: 8 Fly Favorites

Travis Hall - 0
What makes a trout town? Does it hinge solely on an area’s proximity to coveted rivers, lakes, and streams? Or is it the confluence...
Fly Fishing

Fridays on the Fly | The Mysterious Musky

The Fish of 10,000 Casts, fly guides stalk the menacing and mysterious musky.
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August 2014

Kayak Fishing: The Best of Both Worlds

The nature of kayaks, which can maneuver in very little water, can put them in places that bigger boats could never access. Navigating shallow tidal tributaries with vegetation growing to just below the surface without a kayak is virtually impossible.
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10 Great Spring Hiking Destinations in the Southeast

With mother nature on the brink of showing off for Spring, there’s no better time than now to tug on the hiking shoes and get outside.
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June 2009

Head of the Class: Best Rapids for Every Level

Whether you’re a novice paddler or an experienced whitewater pro, this article has you covered on paddling hotspots throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
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Pick Your Poison: Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

"Leaves of three, leave them be." - A quote from every mom ever. I'm sure you've heard that saying before. My great-grandmother, grandma, and mom...
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