Life Outside

A climber in a pink shirt and gray patterned shorts scales a large boulder in a wooded area.

Wait, Problems?

For the unenlightened, “problems” are not that at all—they’re places where the likes of Aaron Parlier have mapped out how to climb a boulder.
Several black-and-white striped skunks with bushy tails move through leaves and low green plants.

Camp Hell

Last laugh: the perils of backyard camping.
Three smiling men pose on a sunny street, two beside bicycles, the middle one wearing a finisher's medal.

Pedaling with a Purpose

Helping a Blue Ridge Marathoner, and being amazed at the talent and times around him.
Man in a blue jacket stands before a wooden sign reading "Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak, Tanzania.

Mike Morris Takes on Kilamanjaro

The local runner, marathoner, and hiker climbs Africa's tallest peak.
A man in sunglasses and a denim jacket fly fishes while standing waist-deep in a sunlit river.

Fly Fishing Capital of the World?

Our writer and three great guides make the case.
Four-part collage: a Brew Pub and Restaurant sign, raspberry cheesecake, a smiling chef, and barbecue plates.

5 Great Do-‘n’-Dines

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

Family Camping: 10 Great Spots

it’s spring—time to get the family outside and into the woods. See our list of 10 great Virginia mountain family campgrounds.
A cyclist in a helmet and gray jersey rides a mountain bike down a rocky trail through a bare-branched forest.

All Downhill

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

Taste Spring!

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.
A field of young tree saplings in white protective tubes, surrounded by yellow wildflowers, with forested mountains behind.

Quick Strides

Outdoor news n' notes from LifeOutside Fall 2014

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.