3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (157+ words) App-based bike and scooter rentals have become ubiquitous in many cities. Now that concept of self-serve access is being extended to kayaks at select Virginia state parks. With help from the company Whenever Watersports, Commonwealth officials have installed kayak kiosks…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (294+ words) Allegany County’s terrain played a key role in America’s westward expansion. Cumberland, known as the “Gateway to the West,” served as a staging point for settlers crossing the Appalachians via the National Road—the first federally funded highway in the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (249+ words) As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Bedford County, Virginia invites visitors to experience history the way it was first encountered: on footpaths, mountain ridgelines, and winding forest roads. Established in 1754 as part of Virginia’s western frontier, Bedford sits where the Blue…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (483+ words) Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine Jefferson County, WV Reaches New Heights with Thrilling New Adventures Already known as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier destinations for history, outdoor recreation, and scenic beauty, Harpers Ferry has added two exciting attractions that are drawing…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (230+ words) In Harris County, Georgia, the Pine Mountain region offers more than scenic views and outdoor adventure. It offers a living story shaped by New Deal ambition, conservation ideals, and generations of public recreation. Here, forests, trails, and gardens are not…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (174+ words) Officials in Shenandoah National Park issued an air quality warning late yesterday, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that continues to spread across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. People with underlying health issues, including heart and lung conditions, are particularly susceptible…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (124+ words) Runners fight to protect the Southeast’s Roadless Areas. Check out this great new gear for your summer road trips. Our playlist of new Southern songs, including tracks from Futurebirds, Fruit Bats, and Kurt Vile. The Out and Back An explorer…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (147+ words) Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in SoSi. Start at Riverfront Park, a new destination featuring a splash pad, scenic overlook, modern playgrounds, and a giant 14-foot otter sculpture. The nearby Dan River is ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (273+ words) Few places in the Mountain State blend history and outdoor recreation quite like Pocahontas County. From frontier settlements and Civil War battlefields to rail trails and wilderness areas, the county’s landscapes tell the story of West Virginia’s past while offering…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (231+ words) Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine Pull Over for Adventure in Pulaski, VA Pulaski County, Virginia, is the kind of place you don’t just pass through. Set along Interstate 81 in the heart of the New River Valley, it’s one of Southwest Virginia’s…...