Ken Nail

The Blue Ridge Parkway extends for over 450 miles through the mountains over Virginia and North Carolina. It's scenic, lightly traveled, and has convenient campgrounds -- perfect for bike touring. But be prepared before you go -- it's no easy ride in the park.

Located on Charlottesville's pedestrian Downtown Mall, Enoteca offers an attractive setting to while away an evening with good wine and light fare.

When you're ready to move up to longer distances, this plan will get you ready.

Successful light-weight backpacking requires attention to detail and the willingness to keep it simple. Food is one of the heaviest things you carry, so some attention here can make all the difference. Here's a guide to selecting food and planning meals for your trip.

West Virginia's Greenbrier Trail is a 78 mile long rail-trail that follows the scenic Greenbrier River through the remote mountains of West Virginia.

Have an itch to compete at a local 5K race. It's not as hard as you may think. Here's an 8-week program for "almost" beginners.