Join Friends of the Cheat (FOC) along the banks of the beautiful Cheat River on Friday, May 3rd, and Saturday, May 4th, to celebrate the 30th annual Cheat River Festival, located at the festival grounds off Route 26 just north of Albright, WV, about 30 miles from Morgantown, WV.    Boaters, music lovers, and families enjoy […] The post 30th Annual Cheat River Festival  appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

As the weather starts to warm and the days are longer, it is time to get out and explore on the weekends.  Jefferson County is the perfect destination for a variety of options of weekend adventures for all sorts of tastes and passions. If you need a weekend to relax and enjoy fabulous food and […] The post The arrival of spring means weekend getaways in Jefferson County. appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

As the weather warms up, we want to hit the trails or frolic through a grassy field like we’re in The Sound of Music, but one thing holds us back—tick anxiety. Fortunately, a new study by Simon Fraser University (SFU) may have found a way to defend against these disease-spreading pests with ant pheromones.  “Ticks […] The post New Study Reveals Ant Pheromones Could Repel Ticks appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Amber Ellis grew up in the woods of Powhatan County, Virginia, by a little creek that flowed through her backyard. Her childhood days along that creek allowed her to form a deep connection with water, and it set the foundation for the James River becoming a guiding force throughout her life.  “My first year in […] The post Stories By The James: The River We All Share appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Almost every visitor to the Alleghany Highlands spends some time outdoors. Ideas for what makes a perfect day can vary widely. Some adventurers squeeze in as much adrenaline pumping action as possible from sunrise to sunset, while others find their zen in a day of fly fishing. All sound pretty amazing, and everyone is welcome to make their […] The post Looking Ahead – Big Fun in the Alleghany Highlands in 2024 appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

As one of the “Top 23 Places to visit in 2024”, Old Fort, North Carolina is rising in popularity as the destination for hiking, mtb, fly-fishing, and so much more. This Summer, the Town of Old Fort wants you to come celebrate the town’s growing outdoor recreation community and rich history of railways.  Trails & […] The post Celebrate Trails, Trains, Fly-Fishing and the Great Outdoors in Old Fort This Summer appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Downtown Waynesboro, VA Photo Credit: RVA Magazine You already know about Waynesboro’s prime urban trout fishing and the legendary Blue Ridge Tunnel. Well, get ready to ‘live like a local’ and spend the weekend exploring some of Waynesboro’s coolest spots you don’t know about for a vibe that’s all about basking in the best of […] The post Spend your weekend with Waynesboro appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

Tucked against the rugged edge of Virginia’s western border at the headwaters of the Potomac, Highland County holds a small, close-knit community in the mountains, but for two weekends in March the area gets a little more crowded, when thousands of tourists flock to Highland’s corner of Virginia for a treat better known as a […] The post This Year’s Highland County Maple Festival in 10 Photos appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

How a city girl from Amsterdam started running up mountains around Asheville and faced her fear of the outdoors. As a city kid growing up in Amsterdam, my teenage hobby was reading and my nickname in P.E. was Bollie (Chubby). On family outings “into nature” we went to Het Amsterdamse Bos, a manmade forest sandwiched […] The post Becoming a Wild Woman appeared first on Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine ..read more

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