Sometimes, when I reminisce I don’t even recognize my younger self.  It’s not just the fact that I wore camouflage-colored Crocs in formal settings, or that younger me didn’t have a ghost-white beard. I don’t recognize that younger version of myself because young me was an idiot. If you need a more concrete example than […] The post Follow the Smart Person: Why I Endorse Using a Guide appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

What could be better than a quaint downtown within close proximity to a National Park and endless outdoor adventure? Ideally nestled between the scenic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is the perfect base for exploring Virginia’s great outdoors.  Morning:  Treat your tastebuds with a morning at By […] The post A Day In… Staunton, VA appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Cameron Davidson – Visit VBR With over 1,000 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and paddling, the Roanoke Region in Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers a metro mountain adventure. Virginia’s Blue Ridge consists of the City of Roanoke and surrounding communities within an hour radius, including the City of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke […] The post A Day In… Virginia’s Blue Ridge appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

A getaway to Kentucky offers all kinds of opportunities to escape the everyday world. Plan your Bluegrass getaway at kentuckytourism.com. Corbin Tourism Commission Mother Nature is Calling Come Play with Us You’ll get a front-row seat to adventure in Corbin, KY. See the world’s only “moonbow” — the rare phenomenon of a lunar rainbow that […] The post IN KENTUCKY, HORSEPLAY ISN’T ONLY FOR HORSES appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Everywhere you go in the welcoming City of Salem, VA, you will have a view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re strolling through historic downtown or cheering for the Salem Red Sox, the mountain scenery is a part of Salem’s charm. The mountains provide more than beauty to this city, they beckon visitors […] The post Endless Outdoor Fun in Salem, Virginia  appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Jake Xerxes Fussell, the indie artist known for reinterpreting traditional folk songs with a fresh eye, is back with a new single. “Going to Georgia” is a wistful, reflective tune that’s seen many iterations, as Fussell can best explain. “I learned the traditional song ‘Going to Georgia’ from a few different places so my version […] The post Fresh Tracks: Jake Xerxes Fussell is “Going to Georgia” appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

The spring season awakens a lively spirit in Gatlinburg, bringing with it an abundance of opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Enjoy wildflower walks to ziplining, creating your own art masterpiece in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, to exploring birds eye views of the Smoky Mountains. Offering over 50 unique attractions, a diverse […] The post A Day in Gatlinburg, TN appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Jake Xeres Fussell, the indie artist known for reinterpreting traditional folk songs with a fresh eye, is back with a new single. “Going to Georgia” is a wistful, reflective tune that’s seen many iterations, as Fussell can best explain. “I learned the traditional song ‘Going to Georgia’ from a few different places so my version […] The post Fresh Tracks: Jake Xeres Fussell is “Going to Georgia” appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

The spring season awakens a lively spirit in Gatlinburg, bringing with it an abundance of opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Enjoy wildflower walks to ziplining, creating your own art masterpiece in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, to exploring birds eye views of the Smoky Mountains. Offering over 50 unique attractions, a diverse […] The post A Day in Gatlinburg, TN appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Mountain Maryland is the perfect retreat from the bustle of city life, with no shortage of adventure. Whether you’re here for history, culture, the outdoors, or a mix of it all, Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland is a ‘must visit’ this road trip season. So, you have three days to get away? Well, […] The post Weekend in Allegany County appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more