Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

🎣⛰️ WIN a Naturally Untamed Getaway in Grant County, WV! ⛰️🎣

Ready for two nights of mountain adventure in the Potomac Highlands?

One lucky winner will receive:
🏡 2 nights at The Hermitage
🎣 A half-day guided fishing trip with Breezewood Adventures
🍽️ Dinner for two at Cheetah B’s in Petersburg
🦇 Tickets to Smoke Hole Caverns
🥾 Easy access to iconic hikes like Seneca Rocks and North Fork Mountain Trail

From casting a line on pristine mountain rivers to exploring underground caverns and taking in breathtaking ridge-top views, this getaway is packed with the best of Grant County’s wild and wonderful landscapes.

Enter now using the link below for your chance to experience West Virginia’s naturally untamed side!

ENTER HERE: https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/contests/naturally-untamed-2-night-mountain-escape/

Naturally Untamed 2-Night Mountain Escape

Trade rugged adventures for a little mountain luxury in Tucker County, WV. 🏔️

From chasing waterfalls at Blackwater Falls State Park to unwinding with spa treatments and stunning mountain views at Valley View Cabin Resort & Spa, this two-day getaway blends outdoor exploration with well-earned relaxation. Add in local breweries, live music, scenic bike rides, and unforgettable dining, and you’ve got the perfect mountain escape.

Read more using the photos below and start planning your Tucker County adventure 🍷🚲

A New Way to Stay in Tucker County, WV

Cheetah cubs. Giraffe feedings. A drive-thru safari. 🚙 🦒

Virginia Safari Park is packed with unforgettable wildlife encounters this summer, including the chance to see playful cheetah cubs and Virginia’s only king cheetahs. Add in daily keeper chats, wagon rides, penguin feedings, and hands-on animal experiences, and you've got the perfect family adventure. 🐆

Find out what makes a day at Virginia Safari Park one of Virginia’s wildest summer experiences using the linked photos below!

A Summer of Wild Encounters at Virginia Safari Park

Bluegrass, mountain views, and summer memories 🎻🌄

Celebrate 30 years of the Doc McCabe Bluegrass Festival at Sedalia Center in Destination Bedford Virginia, June 25–27! Enjoy live music on two stages, camping, workshops, family-friendly fun, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Peaks of Otter, and more. Kids 12 & under are free!

Read more and start planning your weekend getaway using the photos below 🎶

Celebrate 30 Years of Bluegrass Magic in Bedford, VA

Slow down and settle into mountain time in Virginia’s Alleghany Highlands. 🌄

From biking the trails at Douthat State Park to paddling the waters of Lake Moomaw and ending the day around a quiet campfire, this scenic destination makes it easy to adventure at your own pace.

Discover where to camp, eat, explore, and unwind using the linked photos below.

A Day At Your Own Pace in Alleghany Highlands, VA

Mountain mornings, riverside afternoons, and star-filled nights: Abingdon, VA is your perfect outdoor escape. 🚴‍♀️🌲

From biking the Virginia Creeper Trail and paddling South Holston Lake to relaxing at cozy cabins and campsites, this Southwest Virginia adventure has something for every explorer.

Discover where to camp, stay, and play in Abingdon this season using the photos below!

Camp, Stay, and Play in Abingdon, VA

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is getting even bigger. 🌲

A newly protected 638-acre tract near Cades Cove will mark the park’s largest expansion in more than a decade, preserving scenic forestland from future development.

Read more about the historic acquisition and what it means for the Smokies with the link below!

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/great-smoky-mountains-national-park-set-to-expand-by-600-plus-acres/

🎶 Kick off summer in the mountains at Ramshackle 2026! 🎶

Downtown Visit Clayton, GA comes alive on June 6 with a full day of live music, local vendors, delicious food, and mountain-town energy you won’t want to miss. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy performances from incredible local and regional artists—including headliners Grady Spencer & The Vegabonds taking the stage at 7:15 p.m. 🎸

This free street festival has quickly become one of the region’s favorite summer traditions, bringing the community together for a day filled with music, creativity, and small-town charm.

Featuring:
• The 441’s
• Robby Craig & The Late Bloomers
• Adam & Jo
• Drunk on the Wind
• Jake McCrackin & Blueridge Lonesome
• Grady Spencer & The Vegabonds

📍 Downtown Clayton, GA
📅 June 6, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
🎟 FREE to attend

Gather your crew and celebrate the start of summer at Ramshackle 2026!

Trade the ordinary for a mountain escape in McDowell County, NC 🏕 ✨

From cozy cabins and glamping domes to peaceful campsites tucked beside the forest, McDowell County offers unforgettable places to stay for every kind of adventurer. Spend your days exploring Linville Gorge, Lake James, and waterfall trails, then wind down fireside beneath the stars.

Whether you’re craving rugged outdoor adventure or a relaxing retreat, your perfect Blue Ridge getaway starts here.

Read more using the photos below and start planning your adventure at DestinationMcDowell.com

Memorable Places to Stay in McDowell County, NC

Join us on October 17th from 9 am to 4 pm in Uptown Shelby, NC, for the 41st Annual NC Liver Mush Festival!

Festival highlights include liver mush-themed contests like an eating contest, recipe contest, and cookoff, plus live music on three stages throughout the day. Visitors can also enjoy more than 120 craft, food, and beverage vendors and plenty of additional entertainment.

Head to https://www.nclivermushfestival.com/ to learn more and plan your trip!