June 2025: Hit the Highway

On the cover: A magnificent summer sunset over the Blue Ridge Parkway near Richland Balsam Overlook. Photo by J Smilanic

Departments

Field Report

The nonprofit Latinos Aventureros is growing the Hispanic hiking community in the Carolinas.

Field Notes

Meet the Pisgah Cowboys, a volunteer crew rescuing trails in need of repair.

Overlook

Public lands are under attack. To save them, we must act now.

The Goods

Hit the road with our picks for the best new gear for summer highway travel.

The Out and Back

An adventurer sets arbitrary goals to combat midlife malaise.

Trail Mix

Our monthly playlist of new Southern songs, including tracks from S.G. Goodman and North Mississippi Allstars.

Features

Adventure-Packed Road Trips

Take time off and hit the road. Here are four itineraries for fun journeys across the Blue Ridge.

Adventure Islands

Plan a trip to these Atlantic coastal getaways for the perfect mix of outdoor action and relaxation

Avoid the Campground Trap

Campers and RVs require time-intensive maintenance. But owning a rig doesn’t have to stifle your adventures.

Exploring the Delmarva Peninsula

We make a case for rolling through the remote Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland, and Virgina.

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