10 Strategies for Finding Discounted Backpacking Gear
We highlight 10 strategies for finding good deals on outdoor equipment.
8 Towns Near the Blue Ridge Parkway
8 travel writers share some of their favorite places off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Find great places to explore and things to do.
Cold Weather Backpacking – Tips for a Successful Trip
Getting outdoors in cold weather can be invigorating, exciting, and a great place to find solace. The haze of warmer weather falls away leading to crisp mountain views, and you can experience moments of breathtaking silence. But, it can also be cold. Really, really cold. And you need to be prepared or things can go…
West Jefferson, NC
Most people haven’t heard about West Jefferson, NC and that’s good and bad. Good because this gem of a city remains uncluttered and easy to maneuver around, bad because it’s such an awesome place and people need to know about it. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains it’s convenient to nearby Boone and Blowing Rock…
What to Wear Backpacking
As a new backpacker, what to wear backpacking one of the most difficult packing decisions and the source of a lot of stress. You don’t want to be caught in cold, wet gear, but clothing can add weight to a pack. This leads to a lot of questions and debilitating analysis when packing. It can…