Camp Hell

Several black-and-white striped skunks with bushy tails move through leaves and low green plants.

Last laugh: the perils of backyard camping.

5 Great Do-‘n’-Dines

Four-part collage: a Brew Pub and Restaurant sign, raspberry cheesecake, a smiling chef, and barbecue plates.

The mountains are full of great climbing, hiking, biking, fishing and more. And also full of great
dining-with-view. Combine the two for great fun.

Family Camping: 10 Great Spots

Collage of s'mores supplies, a tent with a dog, a family biking, and people wading in a river.

it’s spring—time to get the family outside and into the woods. See our list of 10 great Virginia mountain family campgrounds.

All Downhill

A cyclist in a helmet and gray jersey rides a mountain bike down a rocky trail through a bare-branched forest.

Mountain-biker Corey Heitz has undertaken lots of outdoor pursuits, including rowing, running and backpacking. But for the go-to these days, it’s the bicycle out on the trails.

Taste Spring!

Two smiling hikers in sunglasses and backpacks pose in front of a spraying waterfall over mossy rocks.

The lushness of new-season vegetation, combined with snow-melt high flows in streams and some great views make these five hikes perfect for spring.

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