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...
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SUP the TUCK
This surgeon has created a life of adventure he now shares with family and friends.Chris Lechner, Luke Lechner, John Sherman, Austin LechnerA swimmer,...
SUP the TUCK: Day 5
Click here to read Day 4June 27, 2018, day 5/7John resumed where he left off and quickly caught up in his expedition kayak- around noon. I sent him a t...
SUP the TUCK: Day 4
Click here to read Day 3Part 2: The TailwatersA Cherokee Legend:Uktena was a serpent as large around as a tree trunk, with antlers on...
Richmond, Va, not Asheville, NC, will be future home of Whitewater Hall of Fame
Photo of the James River in Richmond, VA by Rich YoungAfter a nationwide search, two cities were left standing as the potential future home of the Interna...
SUP the TUCK: Day 3
Click here to read Day 2June 25, 2018, day 3/7The three of us rose early in the morning to finish paddling the 4 miles of Bear Lake. Jimbo helped shut...
SUP THE TUCK: Day 1
June 23, 2018: Day1/7 The day started full of sunshine and strutting. Sitting in the soft green moss at the confluence of Panthertown and G...
Kayak Building: To Build a Boat
North Carolina Outdoor Guide and Carpenter inspired by Inuit CraftsmanshipIn 1950, the Canadian government forciblyremoved thousands of Inuit from their an...
Unleashed: Josh and Zoey the Dog
When most people come home on a Friday after work, they'll grab a remote or maybe a drink with some pals.
Josh Elder grabs his paddle and a dog leash that will...
A Fool Proof Guide to the Best Summer Ever
At this point in the year, I’ve abandoned all hope of fulfilling my New Year’s Resolutions. I’m honestly not even sure what they are. Maybe eat more hot dogs? I...
Vandals deface Chattooga River boulders with swastikas
Vandals have spray-painted swastikas on boulders along the Chattooga River in north Georgia....
Remembering My Mom, Maria Noakes
14-year-old Dominique Williams remembers his mother, world-class whitewater paddler Maria Noakes, who died in a kayaking accident last week....
Movers and Makers: Meet 10 Awe-Inspiring Artist-Athletes from the South
Have you ever felt inspired from a postcard-perfect sunset or the final steps to a summit you never thought you’d reach? These 10 regional artist-athletes have....
Top 10 Tick Facts
Reference this handy tick fact sheet next time you set out into the great outdoors. ...
What’s the best kayak for your outdoor lifestyle?
Kayaking is a diverse outdoor sport that can be enjoyed independently or tandem and anywhere from the oceans of the coast to the rushing rivers of the valleys. ...