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Former national-champion triathlete Jay Curwen now spends some of his outdoor time coaching youth teams.

Balancing Act: Applying the Race Mentality to Work and Family

Former pro athlete Jay Curwen gave up life on the competition road to be home with his family, and to help build an outdoor retailer.
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Sneak Peek: “Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge” 8 Treks in Virginia & North Carolina

East Tennessee’s Johnny Molloy has been writing about the Southern Appalachians (and beyond) for more than 30 years. We’re pleased to present a few easy walks-to-falls from his new book on waterfalls.
Morris, forest supervisor for Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest, says that Cherokee has more biodiversity along the Conasauga River than some larger rivers out west.

Long Way Home to the Forest: A Forest Service Career Comes Full Circle

JaSal Morris wants to protect the Cherokee National Forest—and inspire minority youth to do the same.
Virginia’s Channels Natural Area Preserve, over-used of late, is great for a mid-week visit to the Channels formation.

21 Top Outdoor Experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains

We’ve scoured our seven-state coverage area to come back with three fun destinations for each state. And—bonus item!—they fit into the old family game of Animal, Vegetable, Mineral.
This shot of South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell was taken off of S.C. 29 near Singing Pines Recreation Area. Photographer Bryan Powell “came to this spot for the sunset and stayed for the blue hour.”

Photo Essay: The Lure of the Lake

What is it that pulls us to the calm expanse of a mountain lake? Our contributing photographers offer some wonderful visual hints.

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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

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