Jeff Bartlett
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Paddling Arkansas's Buffalo River in Winter
FayettevilleBeat the summer crowds on the world-class Buffalo River with a multi-day winter kayak tour, plus some of the best hikes in northwest Arkansas!
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7 Underrated Ways to Leave No Trace in the Outdoors
ChattanoogaEveryone knows about packing out your trash. Here are a few often-overlooked ways to tread lightly in the great outdoors.
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Bent Creek Experimental Forest - Mountain Biking
AshevilleBent Creek Experimental Forest is, without question, the most popular destination for Asheville mountain biking. It's located a mere 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, and is more beginner-friendly than the nearby Pisgah trails.
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Chilhowee Recreation Area - Mountain Biking
ChattanoogaChilhowee is one of the few places to ride mountain bikes on singletrack in the Cherokee National Forest , and that riding is challenging and excellent. Earn your turns from the Clemmer Trailhead and reap the reward on the way back down!
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Cove Creek / Daniel Ridge - Mountain Biking
BrevardThe Cove-Daniel loop is a classic intermediate Pisgah mountain bike ride, and one of our favorites. You’ll climb Cove Creek Trail and some old forest roads before a thrilling, rocky downhill on the west side of the Daniel Ridge Loop Trail. This 12-mile route includes about 1,500 feet of climbing.
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DuPont State Forest - Mountain Biking
BrevardDuPont State Forest is widely recognized as one of the best mountain biking destinations in the southeast. With nearly 100 miles of trails and a rare taste of eastern slickrock riding, spread over 10,000 acres of forest, it's no wonder so many mountain bikers make North Carolina their home.
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Introduction to Pisgah - Mountain Biking
BrevardWhile there are no truly “beginner” mountain bike rides to be had in the Pisgah National Forest, this combination of Black Mountain, Sycamore Cove and North Slope is one of the best Pisgah loops for first-timers. It’s a classic warm-up for those who’ve already spun their cranks at DuPont or Bent Creek.
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Kitsuma - Mountain Biking
AshevilleThe legendary Kitsuma downhill is worth all the climbing at the beginning of this loop ride; it's one of the best mountain bike descents in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Raccoon Mountain - Mountain Biking
ChattanoogaRaccoon Mountain features nearly 30 miles of intermediate to advanced single track; the crown jewel of Chattanooga mountain biking, a mere 15 minutes from downtown.
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Bear Creek / Pinhoti Loop - Mountain Biking
ChattanoogaA 19-mile loop linking the best trails in this area, with longish climbs and unbeatable descents. Add some real NW GA mountains to your mountain bike ride!
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Snake Creek Gap / Pinhoti - Mountain Biking
ChattanoogaThe Pinhoti Trail from Snake Creek Gap to Dug Gap is rugged and challenging on a mountain bike. It's one of the best MTB trails near Chattanooga.
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Stringers Ridge Mountain Biking
ChattanoogaUnprecedented proximity to densely forested mountain biking, just minutes from downtown.
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An Overnight Paddling Escape in the San Juan Islands
SeattleWho needs a ferry? We paddled from Anacortes to James Island on 17-foot sea kayaks, camping overnight at its secluded Cascadia Marine Trail tent site.
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Visiting Damascus, Virginia? Bring your Mountain Bike!
BooneLong overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper, the Iron Mountain Trail is begging to be ridden.
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Kickstart Your Earned Media Success With A Paid Media Strategy
If you want to boost traffic to your content, be sure to start with a paid media strategy.
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East Tennessee's Forgotten Mountain Biking Destination
ChattanoogaAt the western edge of the Cherokee National Forest, the Chilhowee Recreation Area quietly boasts some of the best mountain biking near Chattanooga. So, why is no one there?
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The 10 Best Waterfalls near Chattanooga
ChattanoogaFrom Foster and Fall Creek Falls, to Lula and Laurel, here's your guide to finding the best waterfalls near Chattanooga.
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Endless Wall Trail: Best Hike in the New River Gorge?
ChattanoogaVoted "Best National Park Hike" in 2015 by USA Today, the Endless Wall Trail features breathtaking views of the New River Gorge....but does it really live up to its reputation?
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Good Times & Bad Luck: A Pisgah Mountain Biking Adventure
AshevilleWeekend warriors need equal parts good beta and good luck. Let’s start there. We’re not professional mountain bikers. We have real jobs, wives, houses. When I floated the idea of meeting in Brevard, NC for a weekend of mountain biking, it wo...
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Save the Pinhoti Trail -- from Unauthorized Modifications
ChattanoogaSomeone is intentionally dumbing down the Georgia Pinhoti Trail's most challenging, technical rock features. Why?
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4 Wonderful Waterfalls Near Chattanooga
ChattanoogaChattanooga is home to a large number of pristine and powerful waterfalls, but these four simply should not be missed.
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Tsali - Mountain Biking
AshevilleNarrow, fast singletrack winding along the shores of Fontana Lake. An absolute classic, and some of the flowiest mountain bike trail in Western North Carolina.
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Magnificent 7 - Mountain Biking
MoabThe Mag 7 trail system is located just west of Moab. Highlights include Bull Run, Arth's Corner and Gold Bar Rim.
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The Curious Case of Dolly Sods Wilderness
Clearcut, burned and shelled... now a beautiful wilderness area? Dolly Sods is a unique high-elevation plateau, and it's worth visiting.
