Fish and Pick Festival Draws Anglers and Music Lovers to the Maury River
The First Annual “Fish & Pick,” held on May 20-22, 2016, at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, Virginia, had something for everyone. ...
Beau Beasley
Top Trout Hikes
What are some of the top hike-and-fish destinations available to readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors? We break down some of the best in VA, TN, and NC for you....
The Return of the Natives
Matt Kulp, a senior biologist for the National Park Service (NPS), stood alongside members of the Little River, Great Smoky Mountains, and Clinch Mountain chapters of Trout Unlimited as they donned wading gear, put on hats, and applied sunscreen....
A Riparian Landowner’s Claim to a King’s Grant Has Stalled the Removal of Virginia’s Monumental Mills Dam
Paddlers in particular are adversely affected by the dam: They cannot portage on Mrs. Scott’s side of the river because of a sheer drop-off of about 20 feet. Meanwhile, the other side of the dam, which still houses part of the old gristmill, is clearly labeled “no trespassing” and references a King’s grant. ...
Let the Fly Fishing Season Begin
The trees have shaken off their snowy mantles. It’s that time of year again, the fly fishing season. Check out these lesser known streams to start the spring off right. ...
Who Owns the Hazel River?
In Culpeper County, Virginia, riparian landowners, county residents, and state officials have bitterly disputed for years who may enjoy the Hazel River. ...
Access Denied: Landowners Win Jackson River Case
Landowners have won a court case against anglers on the Jackson River of Virginia....
Keeping wildlife out of the compost
Dear EarthTalk: My husband and I want to start a garden this year. I really want to make compost from leftover food scraps and yard materials. He says it will a...
Cool Schools
Click here to view our criteria and rankings for all the schools covered. BRO’S Honor Roll of the Region’s Greenest Colleges and Universities We did our ...
Appalachian’s Buttercup Churns Out a Big Winner
Text, photos, and video by Eric Crews The wintry precipitation that fell across the High Country over the weekend was a nuisance for most area residents, but...
Boone, N.C.
Eric Crews is a Boone local who spends most of his free time exploring the beautiful forests of the High Country—documenting the area’s endless climbing, mounta...
Outdoor Person of the Year
Appalachian Trail icon Warren Doyle attempts his 16th thru hike in 2010. Speed record holder Jennifer Davis reflects on Doyle’s influence and inspiration. D...
Stimulus package rewards for businesses greening up
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there progra...
United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
Dear EarthTalk: What do organizers hope to accomplish at the upcoming (December 7-18, 2009) United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Copenhagen? -...