Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

07/29/2025

LAST DAY to enter for the chance to win the ultimate outdoor escape!

This prize package includes a two-night cabin stay at the scenic Cheraw State Park Golf Course, plus a private guided paddle with a ranger at Goodale State Park. You’ll also enjoy a wine tasting and $25 bistro gift card at Laurel Haven Estate, a gift basket filled with locally made goodies from Three Sisters Essentials - Local Grassroots Market, and a decadent dessert from Rivers Edge Restaurant. To top it all off, you’ll receive an OED swag pack with a 20 oz Yeti tumbler and a stylish baseball hat—perfect for your next adventure!

Enter with the linked photos below!

07/29/2025

Carving its way through the heart of southern West Virginia, the New River Gorge is more than just a scenic wonder—it’s a playground for water adventurers of all kinds. From adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting to peaceful paddleboarding and swimming holes, the Gorge offers something for every kind of water lover. Get ready to make waves in one of the country’s premier outdoor playgrounds.

Here' s your paddling guide to the New River Gorge!

07/28/2025

Need an extra push to enter our $500 gift card giveaway to Virginia State Parks? We rounded up some adventure-inspo photos to show some of the places you could use your gift card if you win!

Whether you're hiking at Sky Meadows, fishing at Seven Bends, or taking in the views from above at High Bridge Trail, you can't go wrong when it comes to adventure in these state parks.

Enter to win here: https://photo.blueridgeoutdoors.com/va-state-park-giveaway/

07/28/2025

Only a few days left to enter for a chance to win the ultimate outdoor escape with Olde English District Tourism Commission!

This prize package includes a two-night cabin stay at the scenic Cheraw State Park Golf Course, plus a private guided paddle with a ranger at Goodale State Park. You’ll also enjoy a wine tasting and $25 bistro gift card at Laurel Haven Estate, a gift basket filled with locally made goodies from Three Sisters Essentials - Local Grassroots Market, and a decadent dessert from Rivers Edge Restaurant. To top it all off, you’ll receive an OED swag pack with a 20 oz Yeti tumbler and a stylish baseball hat—perfect for your next adventure!

Enter with the linked photos below!

07/28/2025

If your idea of a perfect summer day includes paddling through cool waters or watching your kids cannonball while you sip something cold nearby—well, friend, you’re in for a treat. Welcome to Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, where the rivers run wild, the lakes are laid back, and the adventures flow freely.

Here's your paddle adventure guide to GO Laurel Highlands

07/27/2025

Which photo will come out on top for this year's Cover Photo Contest? See all the finalists, get your votes in, and enter the $500 gift card giveaway with the link: https://photo.blueridgeoutdoors.com/

📸 : Somer Pickel

07/27/2025

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy rarely takes a break. If he’s not on tour with his main band, he can be found working on his solo output, and he recently announced he’ll focus on the latter this fall.

On September 26, Tweedy will release a triple album called “Twilight Override.” It’s a 30-track beast that Tweedy says started to form a loose narrative as he was recording at Wilco’s Chicago-based studio, The Studio.

Read on with the linked photo below.

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy rarely takes a break. If he’s not on tour with his main band, he can be found working on his solo output, and he recently

07/27/2025

With two scenic rivers and plenty of lakes and creeks, Wythe County VA, is a hidden gem for water lovers in Southwest Virginia. Whether you’re paddling the gentle bends of the New River, casting a line in Rural Retreat Lake, or cooling off in one of the area’s quiet swimming holes, there’s no shortage of ways to make a splash this summer.

Here's your summer guide to Wythe County!

With two scenic rivers and plenty of lakes and creeks, Wythe County is a hidden gem for water lovers in Southwest Virginia. Whether you're paddling the

07/26/2025

The countdown to the finish line of the Cover Photo Contest has begun! Which photo do you want to see on our cover? See all the finalists, get your votes in, and enter the $500 gift card giveaway with the link: https://photo.blueridgeoutdoors.com/

📸 :Thomas Mabry

07/25/2025

Kayaking enthusiasts from around the nation and beyond revere the Southeast as a top spot for whitewater paddling. Hundreds of scenic rivers pour through wild lands in the high canyons, hills, and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains—and offer ample opportunities to paddle raging, rollercoaster-esque rapids.

In our newest issue, the region's top boaters share their go-to whitewater runs.

07/25/2025

Adventure awaits in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park in the country. From breathtaking views to adrenaline-pumping activities, few places offer such a rich blend of natural beauty and outdoor fun. And when it comes to unforgettable experiences, rafting the Pigeon River tops the list.

Here's your adventure guide to your next Tennessee Vacation!