December 2021 – January 2022

cross country skiing

Three of the Top Cross-Country Skiing Spots in the Blue Ridge

Eric Wallace 28 Jan 22

backpackers in snow

8 Cold-Weather Backpacking Tips

Mary Beth Skylis 17 Jan 22

winter hiking

Why Winter Hiking Is So Much Better

Lauren Stepp 10 Jan 22

black bear growling

Bear Scare

Taylor Leal 06 Jan 22

tim kaine

Why Tim Kaine Created the Virginia Nature Triathlon

Tim Kaine 05 Jan 22

Can You Beat Tierra Curry’s Record of Swimming in 108 Rivers?

Will Harlan 04 Jan 22

In Defense of the Performance Beard

Graham Averill 03 Jan 22

jenny lewis

Fresh Winter Tracks from Band of Horses and Jenny Lewis

Jedd Ferris and Dave Stallard 02 Jan 22

Georgia Artists Capture Peaceful Landscapes with Stained Glass and Wood

Ellen Kanzinger 29 Dec 21

schwinn bike

Gear to Get Going in the New Year

Doug Schnitzspahn 27 Dec 21

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