June 2024: Walk on Water

On the Cover: Paddleboarders on Summersville Lake. Photo courtesy of Visit Southern West Virginia

Departments

Field Report

Meet the guy with 18,000 fishing flies.

Field Notes

An author details an account of a kayaker’s disappearance. 

Essay

North Carolina finally feels like home.

The Out and Back

There’s great value in adventure discomfort. 

The Goods

Get on the water with this great new paddling gear.

Trail Mix

Chris Stapleton’s tribute to Tom Petty.

Features

Back to Basics

An experienced boater brushes up on his paddling skills. 

Lakeside Camping

Top spots to pitch a tent and bring your own boat.

Walk on Water

We’ve scoped out six sweet spots for river paddleboarding. 

Views of the Central Appalachians

A photo essay, featuring images from a new book on the region’s biodiversity.

Urban Escapes

Southern cities with greenspace for outdoor fun.

Trashed

Hauling garbage out of the backcountry is harder than an adventurer expects.

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