Gear On The Go: August 2019
This month has been a bit of a whirlwind, to say the least. We've covered a lot of miles and visited some of our favorite Colorado mountain towns. The days are...
Hiking
From day hiking on the Appalachian Trail to thru-hiking the Smoky Mountains, hit the trail with us. We’ve got all the guides, tutorials, gear reviews, trip reports, and location suggestions to make your next adventure great. Plus, find news and information about the region’s best areas and explorers here. Look no further than Blue Ridge Outdoors for all your hiking needs.
Leading the Charge
Photo of Lauren Hughes by Tyler AllenMeet 16 Young Athletes and Outdoor Entrepreneurs who are changing the face of Adventure In a time where our e...
Outdoor Updates: Conserving Carolina awarded $6.4 million for proposed Ecusta Trail
Conserving Carolina awarded $6.4 million for proposed Ecusta TrailThe N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $6.4 million dollar grant to Conservi...
For the Next Generation of Adventurers
This September Roxy will be hiking around The Three Sisters in Oregon to raise money for The Cairn Project....
Summer’s Not Over: Add These Swimming Holes to Your List
Howard’s Creek at John Holder Trail, Ky. Photo by Ravi Shah Photography, @_shahraviWith summer halfway over, there’s still time to check off all the unmark...
Okefenokee Threatened by Mining (Again)
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wilderness area in the East, and it's the largest blackwater swamp in North America. With thousands of a...
The Half Gallon Ice Cream Challenge
For A.T. thru-hikers reaching the halfway point, the wooden spoon is a coveted prize.Jalen DeSantis chose "shaggy" as his trail name because his hair is lo...
Dad’s Gear Lending Closet
After losing her father, a hiker rediscovers his vintage gear—and his inspiration the author's father seated at a campsiteAccessing the riches of...
The Best Hiking Partner: Adventure Pets of the Blue Ridge
When Grizel Williams decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with Rue, her 3-year-old rescue dog, she knew a lot of people would have an opinion about her d...
Happy Birthday West Virginia!
Every year on June 20th, the Mountain State celebrates a very special day – its birthday! This year West Virginia is turning 156 years old. How much do you kno...
Can you bare it? June 21 is Naked Hiking Day
Can you bare it? June 21 is Naked Hiking DayThis June 21 is best known as the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—but did you know that it is also ...
Blood in the Snow
Knoxville’s first climbers to summit Everest help save a Sherpa along the wayAng Dawa Sherpa peeked his head into our tent and nodded. “Go time” caught me ...
Hometown Heroes
Locals reveal their favorite spots for in-town adventureIt’s five o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon. You want to get outside after a long day of work or cla...
38,000 miles of trail: 18 Thru-Hikes
Warren Doyle hangs up his boots after 38,000 miles on the A.T.Warren Doyle knows how this story should begin.“A 46-year-old love affair ended last ...
Outdoor Updates: Hiker missing in Hawaii found alive after 17 days
Hiker missing in Hawaii found alive after 17 daysAmanda Eller, 35, a physical therapist and yoga teacher, went missing after heading out on a short hike in...