The number of ski resorts that offer downhill lift-serviced mountain biking in has exploded since the turn of the century. That’s probably because of an increased interest thanks to technological advances that make mountain bikes more approachable for the average person, and the desire of ski resorts to make more money during the offseason. Dodge … Read more
From Staff Reports With its mountain biking, hiking trails and craft breweries, Old Fort is now one of the finalists as a top adventure town by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. For more than 25 years, Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has been “the definitive guide to outdoor sports, health, and adventure travel in the Southeast and … Read more
Eden • A cloud of dust and a flurry of butterflies appropriately stood in for fireworks and confetti earlier this month when Powder Mountain announced a major change to its operations. Summers have been a time of tranquility in the area since before the first lift was built on the property, located less than 10 … Read more
TOWN OF FLORIDA — Dollar General is developing plans to construct a second distribution center on Route 5S in the town of Florida. The new 150,000-square-foot facility would serve as a perishable goods distribution center serving existing and future Dollar General stores throughout the region, according to an application to the Montgomery County Industrial Development … Read more
When did you catch the eye of the Russian authorities? Three and a half weeks in, I approached a town called Ust’-Kuiga. A jeep was waiting for me, and in it were two policemen. They asked me questions, took some selfies and off they went. But the next day, they came to the place I … Read more
American Airlines is debuting nonstop service between Austin and Vail, Colorado, just in time for ski season. A popular ski and snowboarding destination, American will start service on Dec. 15 to Eagle County Regional Airport—running daily until Jan. 9, weekly from Jan. 10 to Feb. 15 and daily again from Feb.16 to April 3. “Austin … Read more
click to enlarge Ryan Zimmer/Silver Mountain Resort Photo An epic gondola ride leads to epic mountain biking and hikes at North Idaho’s Silver Mountain. Having a favorite mountain pastime is one way to make long Inland Northwest winters a little more bearable. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing are mood-lifting reasons to venture … Read more