Phil Morgan, Author at Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Outdoor Personality Quiz: Which one are you?

Dirtbag or drifter? Endurance geek or yogi? Urbanite or survivalist? Our 17-question quiz will reveal which outdoor personality you most resemble.

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The Price of Paradise: The Cost of Living in an Outdoor Adventure Haven

Phil Morgan13 Feb 18

Asheville, Charlottesville, and Chattanooga may be some of the region’s hottest adventure hubs, but some residents are left out in the cold.

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Trailblazer Tributes | William Linville

Phil Morgan16 Nov 17

Along the banks of The Eseeoh-la, in a deep and dark gorge, William Linville suffered his final nightmare.

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Capital Cities: The Top Adventure Hubs in Appalachia

Phil Morgan01 Nov 17

What are the biking, running, hiking, paddling, and climbing epicenters? Our editors and experts pick the outdoor adventure hubs for every sport.

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Trailblazer Tributes: The Legend of Tsali

Phil Morgan26 Sep 17

In thisTrailblazer Tributes, we recount the legend of a Cherokee farmer who temporarily evaded capture during the Trail of Tears in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina.

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5 Best Bikepacking Destinations in the Blue Ridge

Phil Morgan21 Aug 17

Nothing says adventure like a good bikepacking trip. Here are a few of our favorites.

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10 Best Blue Ridge Bike Towns

Phil Morgan09 Aug 17

From mountain towns with punishing terrain and bars flanked by foam-pad-tailgates to urban jungles where bikers sport shoulder bags and chunder is a manhole, here are the Blue Ridge towns that bicycles love.

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A Blue Ridge Parkway Adventure in 10 Amazing Views

Phil Morgan29 Jun 17

A BRO contributor shares his experiences—and his favorite viewpoints—during a weekend traversing the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's most iconic thoroughfares.

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25 Trails That Will Help You Do Dupont Right in One Epic Loop

Phil Morgan29 Jun 17

Putting together a totally-worth-the-drive shred session requires a well-formulated plan. Here is a guide to doing Dupont right in 25 trails.

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Backpacking 101: Six Essential Tips for your Inaugural Thru-Hike

Phil Morgan17 Jan 17

Thinking about diving into the world of backpacking? Take the guess work out of it with these tips from a Western North Carolina gear shop owner.

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48 Hours in Charlottesville, Virginia

Phil Morgan10 Mar 16

How could the town that once served as home to Thomas Jefferson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dave Matthews be anything but eccentric and wonderful?

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A Pisgah Forest Entrance Shake-Up Excites the Outdoor Community

Phil Morgan10 Feb 16

Promising to be the premier mountain biking outfitter in the southeast, the Hub and Pisgah Tavern will open the doors to its newly constructed shop on Friday, February 12 in Brevard, North Carolina.

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WATCH | The Revenant and 3 Other Outdoor-themed Feature Films not to Miss This Month

Phil Morgan18 Jan 16

With the release of The Revenant, A Walk in the Woods, Meru, and Everest, 2015 was a great year for outdoor movies at the megaplex.

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10 Outdoor Novels for the Budding Adventurer in Your Life

Phil Morgan18 Dec 15

These 10 soul-stirring outdoor novels are powerful testimonies to the challenges, thrills, and wonder in coming of age in the outdoors.

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48 Hours in Louisville, Kentucky

Phil Morgan19 Nov 15

This series highlights the best outdoor activities, lodging spots, and watering holes in destinations throughout the Blue Ridge. This week: Louisville, Kentucky.