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Outdoor news n' notes from LifeOutside Fall 2014

The Demon Bush

Certain foliage from certain bushes and trees can stalk and then jump up immediately behind the unsuspecting fly fisherman.

Homegrown Guide

Shawn Hash has spent his life on and around the New River, and it shows.

Going Under in Southwest Virginia

Virginia is one of the top caving states in the U.S., and many of the best caves are right outside your door.

Go Camping

Love camping? Read on for more suggestions on invigorating hikes and campgrounds for your next outdoor adventure.

In the Saddle in the Virginia Mountains

As president of RIMBA, Craig Riddle is overseeing trail expansions on the mountain and also at Carvins Cove.

King of the Trail Builders

Brian Batteiger is committed to creating trailbeds that last.

A Man of All Seasons

As president of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Mike Vaughn hikes anywhere, anytime.

Go Green

The Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition is helping Roanoke reduce its carbon footprint, one step at a time.

From Baghdad to Blueways

John Mays and his brother bought Twin River Outfitters while deployed in Iraq, and never looked back.

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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
Two men in a blue inflatable raft on a river; one standing reaches into a leafy tree branch overhanging the water.

The Demon Bush

Certain foliage from certain bushes and trees can stalk and then jump up immediately behind the unsuspecting fly fisherman.
Collage of anglers fishing from a blue Tangent Outfitters raft on a river, plus a weathered wooden Tangent Outfitters sign.

Homegrown Guide

Shawn Hash has spent his life on and around the New River, and it shows.
Collage of a smiling person rappelling through trees, a cave with reflective water, and climbing gear on wood chips.

Going Under in Southwest Virginia

Virginia is one of the top caving states in the U.S., and many of the best caves are right outside your door.
A yellow tent sits at a campsite beside a lake, surrounded by trees showing green, orange and red autumn leaves.

Go Camping

Love camping? Read on for more suggestions on invigorating hikes and campgrounds for your next outdoor adventure.
Mountain bikers on a forest trail, a group on a mountain road, and a rider with a black dog.

In the Saddle in the Virginia Mountains

As president of RIMBA, Craig Riddle is overseeing trail expansions on the mountain and also at Carvins Cove.
A cyclist in a helmet and green jersey looks at a wooden trail sign reading "Four Gorge Extension, To Kerncliff & Tuck-A-Way.

King of the Trail Builders

Brian Batteiger is committed to creating trailbeds that last.
A collage of three hikers' photos: a snowy rock outcrop overlooking a valley, a sunset over ridges, and a man in an orange cap on a snowy cliff.

A Man of All Seasons

As president of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Mike Vaughn hikes anywhere, anytime.
Smiling older man in a HATC cap and woman in blue beside a wooden railing near yellow wildflowers.

Go Green

The Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition is helping Roanoke reduce its carbon footprint, one step at a time.
A man in a cap, sunglasses and red life vest paddles an orange kayak down a rippling river.

From Baghdad to Blueways

John Mays and his brother bought Twin River Outfitters while deployed in Iraq, and never looked back.
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