Celebrating this year's Top Adventure Towns winner of the Medium Town category, Experience Charlottesville !
Charlottesville sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains a 45-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest, Appalachian Trail, and Shenandoah National Park. Great family-friendly paddling opportunities are found in town on the Rivanna River, while access to the mighty James River awaits just 20 miles to the southeast. Residents can carve up 129 skiable acres of snowsports at Wintergreen Resort less than an hour away. And there’s also a whopping 96 miles of mountain biking trails in and around town.
On the culture side, major, midsize, and small music venues attract artists that range from pop megastars like Sabrina Carpenter to festival favorites like the Infamous Stringdusters or jazz up-and-comer Julian Lage. Top it all off with a beautiful outdoor mall downtown, a 40-vineyard vino region that Wine Enthusiast named the world’s best for 2023, and more than two dozen area craft breweries and cideries? Now that’s a winning recipe.
Follow Experience Charlottesville for the best local spots, upcoming events, and more!
Use the link to read more about this year's Top Adventure Town winners—Congratulations Charlottesville! https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/november-2024/top-adventure-towns-2024/
🎥 : Video courtesy of Experience Charlottesville
Celebrating this year's Top Adventure Towns winner of the Large Town category, Visit Asheville!
Asheville has long been the beloved adventure epicenter of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so it’s no surprise that our readers named it the region’s Top Large Town. As of press time, the city was in the very early stages of recovery, still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Many parts of town, including the vibrant River Arts District, experienced unfathomable destruction.
It’s going to take a long time for the city to get back to full strength, but Asheville is full of determined adventurers who will diligently rebuild and eventually get back to enjoying surrounding nearby outdoor treasures, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, and 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.
To find out how you can help Asheville, and for updates on travel advisories, visit exploreasheville.com.
Read more on this year's Top Adventure Town winners here: https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/november-2024/top-adventure-towns-2024/
🎥 : Footage courtesy of Explore Asheville
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Explore Petersburg, West Virginia. Situated in the heart of the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia, you will discover an untamed, stunningly beautiful mountain village surrounded by incredible outdoor adventure opportunities and friendly people who love sharing their mountain home with guests.
Get all things adventure when you Visit Grant County, West Virginia here: https://www.visitgrantcounty.com/
There are only TWO DAYS left to enter your pet in this year's Pet Photo Contest! Submit your photos here: https://adventurecritters.com/
The winner gets a prize pack from us and this year's sponsor Dominion Energy Riverrock—plus they get to show off their adventure buddy😉 🐾
Discover Mountain Towns in Jefferson County, WV. Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, Charles Town and Bolivar boast wonderful architecture, quaint neighborhoods, boutique shopping, historical sites and delicious, locally-owned eateries. However, at our core is our rich history, outdoor recreation, and stunning scenic beauty that is ever present and always celebrated with pride.
Plan a trip to Visit Jefferson County WV here: https://wherealmostheavenbegins.com/
The people have spoken and the nominations are in! Now it’s time to decide who will come out on top—keep your voting energy going today and go vote for your picks in the Best of the Blue Ridge!
From November 8 to November 21, cast your votes in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 13th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards here: https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/best-of-the-blue-ridge/
Calling outdoor enthusiasts! Don’t miss Ten to Try – A new special from PBS North Carolina coming Thursday, September 29. North Carolina provides boundless opportunity for adventure and exploration in our state parks. By connecting to the natural world around us, we can become healthier both physically and mentally. Enjoy an inside look at ten NC state parks!
Learn More at pbsnc.org/watch/ten-to-try/
PRESENTING THE 2022 COVER PHOTO FINALISTS!
It's time to vote and get your top pick on the cover of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine! Voters can vote for one photo per day through July 18, 2022. After you vote, don't forget to enter yourself in the rafting trip giveaway with Adventures on the Gorge! (Did we mention that it also includes a FREE pair of Zeal Optics sunglasses of your choice?😎)
VOTE HERE: https://photo.blueridgeoutdoors.com/
Virginia is blessed with an abundance of public lands that are open for everyone to enjoy. Wildlife Management Areas, known as WMAs, encompass 225,000 acres of diverse habitat across the Commonwealth and offer an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities.
In their newest episode, Virginia Outdoor Adventures talks to Lisa Ghidotti, an experienced hiker, kayaker, and angler, who is currently challenging herself to visit every WMA in Virginia. Lisa shares the highlights of her journey, what she has discovered along the way, and her tips for planning your own adventure so you too can explore the wild.
Listen to the newest episode here: https://bit.ly/3xadEr1
It's no secret our region is an adventure travel mecca, Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcasts bring listeners stories and recommendations from leaders and influencers across the Virginia outdoor community. They recently talked to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine about the new Virginia Nature Triathlon! Listen here: https://bit.ly/3LguwAW or on...
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36G0ck2
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3D6IDG0
Look at all of these adventurous critter submissions! We need your help picking a winner—get your votes in every day at the link below and share your favorites to show your support! (Psst, it's also not too late to enter the contest😉)
VOTE HERE: https://adventurecritters.com/
