Bikepacking 101
Combine biking and backpacking for the ultimate outdoor adventure. Bikepacking guides share tips, tricks, and their favorite regional trips....
September 2016
Are Mountain Lions Back in the Blue Ridge?
Experts weigh in on recent mountain lion sightings and whether the cats are repopulating the eastern states. ...
Woman on a Mission
Maryanne Hitt Leads the Charge to Stop Big Coal. ...
The Brewathalon
A team of beer-loving adventurers combine biking, paddling, and breweries (along with an inflatable doll) in a three-day outdoor challenge....
Fridays on the Fly: 5 Pros from the Blue Ridge Fly Fishing Scene Share Their Secrets
Meet five colorful characters from the Blue Ridge fly scene, including a one-armed fly-tying angler, a classically trained musician, and a fly fishing tattoo artist....
Trail Mix: Three from the Triangle
New Music from North Carolina Roots Acts Chatham County Line, Mandolin Orange, and Hiss Golden Messenger....
Trust the Hike
A youth hike leader and her cadre of rain-soaked teenagers discover life lessons that only the trail can teach....
The Future of Water
How will climate change affect fishing and paddling on your favorite regional river?...
Gear Fit for a King
Charlottesville pro cyclist Ben King shares his go-to gear....
Half Ton Thru-Hike
Seth Orme was out hiking in Franklin, N.C. one afternoon when he started picking up little pieces of trash along the way....
The September Issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors is Live!
Bikebacking Basics, Fish Pro Secrets, Mountain Lions Return to the Blue Ridge and Much More! ...