Road Trip Essentials
Whether you’re traveling to the Andes or the Appalachians, make sure these items are in your pack....
March 2011
Trail Foods That Don’t Suck
The underlying philosophy of trail fare is this: you want foods that have as little water weight as possible, are packaged for travel, are nutritious (or at least filling), and are easy to make....
Iron Heart
Brian Boyle wasn’t supposed to walk again. Three years later, he completed his first Ironman....
Alternative Race Fuels
Can’t suck down another gel? You’re in luck. A couple of innovative new products promise the on-the-go energy you need with better taste than traditional race gels and bars....
Must-do Adventures
Start swimming, kiss winter goodbye and celebrate spring with these events....
National Cycling Center Breaks Ground
Construction begins this month on the U.S. Cycling Center in Rock Hill, S.C., which will host world-class facilities for five different cycling disciplines on a 1,000-acre site situated on the edge of the Catawba River...
The Healing Path: Finding Solace on the Appalachian Trail
When Paul Stutzman lost his wife of 32 years to breast cancer, he didn’t know where to turn. So he gave up a four-decade career in the restaurant business and headed for Springer Mountain....
Weird Science: Paranormal Experts Explore the Blue Ridge
A paranormal conference in Lynchburg will feature haunted battlefields, Sasquatch, near-death experiences, and UFOs....
Creature Comforts: Lodges within National Parks
Hikers traditionally bed down beneath the stars in our national parks, but the South’s premiere parks also have unique lodges within their boundaries....
Should wolves be reintroduced to Appalachian forests?
Submit your answers and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a snowboard setup from Peter Glenn Ski & Sports....