May 2011
Photo: Roger Gupta The Blue Ridge boasts a full calendar of fests through the fall. May Beale Street Music Festival April 29-May 1 — Memphis, Tenn. This must-do fest in Memphis features 60 acts on 4 stages in scenic Tom Lee Park where Beale Street meets the Mississippi. Line-up this year includes John Mellencamp, MGMT,…
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Don’t you think it’s time you made the trip? Consider this your Guide to Bonnaroo.
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The former furniture mecca and NASCAR hotbed is getting a new reputation for outdoor recreation.
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Leavell and Jagger on stage. Photo: Stanislav Milojkovic Over the past four decades, keyboardist Chuck Leavell has remained the constant sideman to rock ‘n’ roll royalty. It started back in 1972, when Leavell joined the Allman Brothers Band. He’s since toured or recorded with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, the Black Crowes, and…
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The Red River Gorge is famous with climbers, but hikers should make the trek too.
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The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry…and that’s beautiful.
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Should you carry a GPS or not? A veteran backpacker weighs in.
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Kite surfing combines paragliding, windsurfing, water skiing, and even skateboarding into one wild ride.
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Assemble a crew and brush up on your navigational skills. Adventure races blend multi-sport competition with backcountry orienteering for a full team experience in the wild.
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One size fits all? Not when you’re talking about tents. Check out these four new shelters, fit for soloists or big families.
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Elite athletes have relied on massage for decades, but recently the benefits of sports massage have been discovered by the masses.
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The Department of Defense is undergoing a series of studies to discover the practical benefits of mindful meditation, a secular practice that helps develop concentration, on combat Marines and Army Infantry.
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These small “alley cat” races are fly-by-night events on open streets, no permits, and very few rules.
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