Biking

Biking
Jul 2015
Distance: 1.6 miles round-trip Difficulty: Moderate

Apr 2015
Gear up and make a dash for West Virginia, where white-water thrills, world-class climbing and mountain biking, and a hip small-town outpost await in the New River Gorge

Jun 2014
Sierra Nevada’s East Coast brewery overflows with craft beer and so much more

Jun 2014
Difficulty: moderate Length: 3.5 miles round-trip

Jun 2013
Elite kayakers take on the Nantahala for the Freestyle World Championships

Apr 2013
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts

Aug 2012
Trips For Kids introduces youth to the joys of biking in the wild

Jun 2012
Pedal on for a tasty ride

Dec 2011
Hide out from stress at one of these soothing retreats

Dec 2011
If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.

Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.

Aug 2011
Beech Mountain hosts an epic fat-tire competition and gets a professionally designed downhill course to boot

Jun 2011

Jun 2011
An outdoors-loving couple raise the bar for campsite cooking

May 2011
Friends of the Ecusta Trail hope to add a new route to the region’s selection of recreational pathways

Jul 2010
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage

Apr 2010
Inspire your inner outdoor enthusiast with new guides to Southern Appalachia

Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops

Jul 2009
Look beyond Lenoir’s reputation for fine furniture, and you’ll discover a town dedicated to visual arts and simple pleasures

Jul 2009
Three couples who shifted their careers

Jun 2009
Trails designed for bikers, by bikers mean thrill rides for all just outside Wilkesboro.

May 2009
Run wild in the natural playgrounds of the Nantahala Gorge (and beyond)

Apr 2009
The Gem Capital of the World holds a sparkle uniquely its own

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