Tenneswim: Professor Makes a Record-Breaking Splash
A Tennessee professor swims the entire 652-mile length of the Tennessee River...
Ashley Kairis
Sunken Secrets: The Underwater Ghost Towns of the Blue Ridge
Entire towns have been submerged, sparking the interest of scuba divers, historians, and myth busters....
Feel the Burn: Bourbon Festival and Biking Tour
It started out as an idea kicked around between a professional bike guide, a travel enthusiast, and a long distance runner. Today, it's the inaugural Bourbon Co...
What’s the best kayak for your outdoor lifestyle?
Kayaking is a diverse outdoor sport that can be enjoyed independently or tandem and anywhere from the oceans of the coast to the rushing rivers of the valleys. ...
Cycle Urban This Summer with ‘Asheville on Bikes’
"Summer Cycle '17" is an annual event for Asheville locals to join together for cycling in the heart of the city's greenways along the French Broad River....
Mountain Biking Showdown This Month in Snowshoe, WV
Elite mountain bikers from all over the country have long awaited their turn to tackle the courses of Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia....
Catch a Summer Flick, it’s Outdoor Movie Season!
With wonderful weather and temperatures abounding, enjoy a weekend movie night outside while summer's still here....
Bald Eagle Found and Treated for Injuries the day before July 4
Washington D.C. is home to two known bald eagles' nests, even though they are rare in urban areas. The nest at the National Arboretum is home to the beloved pai...
Bike Camping: Tips for Enjoying the Best of Both Worlds
With no gas-filled machine getting you from campsite to campsite, bike camping (or bike touring) is a start-to-finish testament of endurance, preplanning, and the strength it takes to push through the uphills with 30 pounds of camping gear around your back tire. ...
Wrestling in Kilts: Catch the Highland Games on Grandfather Mountain
The sounds of the bagpipes along with many stellar athletes, dancers, musicians, and even sheep herders are soon to return to Grandfather Mountain for the 62nd ...
Nature’s Fireworks: Synchronous Fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nature's captivating entertainers, fireflies, have always been the source of wonder from kids catching them on hot summer nights to nature photographers capturi...
Don’t Let Rain Stop You, Get Your Outdoor Thrills Indoors
A few options for outdoor enthusiasts that don't want the rainy days to hold them back....
Camera Gear to Help You Capture the Perfect Outdoor Moments
For those looking to branch out a bit from the generic selfies and snapchats on smartphones, here are a few different ways to get quality images to commemorate memories made outside....
From Rails to Trails: 5 Biking Spots in Virginia to Try Out This Summer
With kids free for the summer and vacation time itching to be used, it may be time to take your old bike in for a tune up and hit the trails with your loved ones....
Fantastic Views for Fireworks throughout the Blue Ridge
This Independence Day, why not mix it up a little and travel to a breathtaking mountain backdrop for an amazing firework display?...