Outdoors

At the confluence of three Tennessee rivers, this rugged park delivers scenic views, impressive waterfalls, and serene swimming holes as well as world-class fishing and kayaking

This tucked-away Virginia retreat offers much more than a pretty hole in the ground

The angler, author, and instructor on her greatest catch and how to cast 161 feet

This beloved Arkansas mountain is full of green forests, plunging blufflines, swirling sandstone, and romantic folklore

It’d be fun to play castaway for a day in these natural wonderlands

Along the St. Johns river-to-sea loop, historic towns, emerald springs, and cypress wildlands reward the unhurried traveler

One writer relishes in moments of quiet and absorbs nature in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

The host of George Mason University’s “The Green Tunnel” podcast shares surprising perspectives from the first three seasons

Where to wander in the region’s most underrated hiking season

The days of so-so sleeping pads and cumbersome gas lanterns are long gone. Here’s the latest gear to keep you cozy in the woods

The Mountain State is never more wild and wonderful than when fall unleashes whitewater madness. A dispatch from the first weekend of rafting season

Walkable itineraries full of food, drinks, and fun

On the Natchez Trace, the journey is the destination—but these six sites are worthwhile detours

Do go chasing waterfalls, especially these heavy-hitting cataracts and under-the-radar stunners

A former railway passage offers a fascinating stroll into the dark—and the past

Soaking up the beauty, adventure, and wonder of the Red River Gorge

Four historic, nature-filled enclaves

The BMT is chock full of awe-inspiring beauty in three Southern states. Achieving rare National Scenic Trail status would really put it on the map

Don’t let the kids hog all the fun

Beyond Broadway’s neon haze, a robust roster of outdoor destinations await exploration