Five years ago, Dale Weiler and Loti Woods met at an art show in Tryon, North Carolina, which neither of them had particularly wanted to attend.
by Sunny MontgomeryThe sign at the gate recommends bringing a beacon, shovel and probe - essential tools for avalanche rescue. It also recommends bringing a partner so there is someone there to do the rescuing.
by introduction by Lynn Barlow, quotes compiled by Sunny Montgomery, illustrations by Matt McClaneIf you've already explored almost every square inch of the great outdoors just outside your front door and are itching for some adventure after months at home, outdoor recreation is the perfect socially distanced solution.
by Jennifer BardonerIn mid-July, officials decided to cancel both Chattanooga's summer and fall Ironman competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Sunny Montgomery, compilerThe Tennessee Aquarium recently launched a project focused on sustainable agriculture — which seems like a shift for an institution dedicated to fish.
by Sunny MontgomeryIn Jim Ledbetter's opinion, wolverine meat was the worst.
by Sunny MontgomeryThe word "Ocoee" has become synonymous with whitewater. But opportunities for adventure in the small mountain town run beyond the banks of its world-famous river.
by Sunny MontgomeryChattanooga is home to some of the most unique swimming holes ever sculpted by Mother Nature, and a quick look at some of our favorites will show you what we mean.
by Myron MaddenLast week, the New York Times published a story announcing the arrival of "murder hornets" to the United States.
by Sunny MontgomeryA common box turtle slow-steps onto a two-lane byway, carrying the weight of its ornate shell and a bounty on its head.
by Sunny MontgomeryA revival is stirring right now; a return to our roots, to our deepest nature.
by Jean LominoThe North American passenger pigeon was once the most abundant bird in the world. In the 1600s, settlers wrote of flocks so large they darkened the skies. Then, those settlers discovered the native bird was an easy food source, and by the early 1900s, they had hunted it to extinction.
by Sunny MontgomeryFrom Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail winds through forests, gorges and over mountaintops. But just as important as the trail's scenic beauty are the communities through which it passes.
by Sunny MontgomeryIt's pronounced Uh-till-Uh.
by Sydney MasonAs a little girl, I used to make backyard "fruit stew" on summer days.
by Sunny MontgomeryTish Gailmard, director of wildlife at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, offers a response to Larry Case's opinion article, in which he discusses how to handle predators in the wild.
by Tish GailmardI am obsessed with Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake, creator of Barkley Marathons. (If you haven't seen the documentary on Netflix, take a break and go watch it now.) He's a race director/genius, and, in addition to the infamous Barkley, he created the Big's Backyard Ultra up in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. In a nutshell, this race has you start at a line, do a 4.166667-mile loop back to the line, and go again every 60 minutes.
by Sydney MasonIs it really 2020 already? Reflections on songbirds wintering in East Tennessee.
by Sunny MontgomeryFor 33 years, Rock/Creek has been helping you find the right gear for your outdoor needs. Starting this year, the outdoor retailer wants to take you outside to use it.
by Madison EubanksWithin the past three issues of Get Out, we have featured a different conservation group's newly hired executive director — and all have been women.
by Sunny MontgomeryFollowing our interview with the first woman to set the Appalachian Trail speed record, this month's letter reflects on women in the outdoors.
by Sunny Montgomeryin 2011, Asheville, North Carolina's Jennifer Pharr Davis became the first woman to set the Appalachian Trail speed record, helping her become named of National Geographic's 2012 "Adventurers of the Year."
by Sunny MontgomeryIn mid-August, the Arkansas-based specialty outdoor retailer Gearhead Outfitters acquired Rock/Creek.
by Madison Eubanks