Natalie splits time between Asheville, NC and Louisville, KY and is a public relations account manager with Carmen & Grace Communications.
Martinsville, IN (May 18, 2020) — The American Camp Association (ACA) and the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announce the release of Camp Operations Guide – Summer 2020, a groundbreaking educational resource developed to support day and overnight summer camp operations this summer. ACA ...read more
CHICO, CA (April, 22 2020) - Incrediwear, makers of elite, wearable, anti-inflammatory sleeves, socks and braces, have launched their Help A Healthcare Hero Donation Program. The program is designed to get their pain-relieving, circulation-boosting products into the hands (or ...read more
Asheville, NC (March 30, 2020) - Known for their top-of-the-line submersible packs, duffels and cases, Watershed Drybags joins the ranks of Kitsbow, Industry Nine and Oowee Products in creating hundreds of thousands of face shields in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The ...read more
Charlotte, NC (March 25, 2020) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the country closing stores and shutting shops, North Carolina based Recover Brands are showing up for small business with their #SupportLocal fundraiser. The fundraiser, that launched at the beginning of the ...read more
Martinsville, IN (March 25, 2020) - Recognizing with schools closing and child care options at a minimum parents and carers may be struggling to entertain their kids, many American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited Camps (and growing) are rallying to keep the camp experience ...read more
Martinsville, IN (March 16, 2020) - The American Camp Association (ACA) - leaders in youth camp development - have enriched lives through the camp experience for over 100 years. For the past 5, they have been diligently researching how broadly ACA camp experiences affect the ...read more
Asheville, NC (March 5, 2020) - Blue Ridge Chair Works - a North Carolina based outdoor furniture brand - kicks 2020 off with two new offerings ideal for the quickly developing overland market. Meet The Nomad Stool and the Limited Edition - Blue Ridge Chair, chic, on-the-go ...read more
CHICO, CA (February, 14 2020) - Incrediwear®, the world leader in ground-breaking, wearable anti-inflammatory accessories, is thrilled to announce their first partnership with the EF Education First Pro Cycling Team (EF Pro Cycling). The year-long sponsorship as an official ...read more
San Diego, CA (September 15, 2019) - For the first time since the Ocean Conservancy began keeping track, plastic cutlery is showing up on the Top 10 list of trash found during beach cleanups. What the fork, humans?! In an effort to reduce this and take plastic utensils ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT, (August 8th, 2019) - Meeting new friends, trying new activities, and spending time away from home. These are all things we remember fondly when looking back at the camp experience. But did you know they these experiences can impact young people’s lives for the ...read more
Brevard, NC (June 18, 2019) - First there was the pioneering GO Camper. Next there was the cutting-edge GO Easy Camper. Now, industry innovators SylvanSport are adding six brand new - and must have - products to their trend-setting catalog. And, from flashlights that double up as ...read more
Asheville, NC (June 17, 2019) - Fueled by the active, outdoor lifestyle in Western North Carolina (WNC) and wild entrepreneurial spirit, Mountain BizWorks, the Outdoor Gear Builders, and several other strategic partners are stoked to introduce the Waypoint Accelerator. Focused on ...read more
Brevard, NC (June 12, 2019) - SylvanSport, industry innovators of the camper lifestyle, continue to break the mold with the VAST camper. An extraordinary new travel trailer, the VAST has been reimagined with breakthrough design and engineering. SylvanSport’s biggest camper yet, ...read more
Brevard, NC (May 31, 2019) - Did you know 85% of people camp within half a mile of their car? Industry pioneers at SylvanSport do. That’s why the North Carolina-based camping trailer and RV lifestyle brand has designed a fresh new line of gear and accessories to let you ...read more
Franklin, NC (May 6, 2019) - Blue Ridge Chair Works - a North Carolina based outdoor furniture brand - comes in strong with their largest, toughest, sturdiest outdoor chair yet - The XL Deck Chair. This burly seat offers heavy duty dependability and strength, all with classic ...read more
Blowing Rock, NC (April 20, 2019) – Boatgirl – a North Carolina based bag brand for women – comes to shore with a collection of brand new Day Tripper bags. The new Wave collection introduces four rich colors to the classic Day Tripper model - Raspberry, Storm, Gingko and Midnight ...read more
Asheville, NC (March, 21 2019) - Fresh from Western North Carolina’s river banks, Bellyak - the innovative prone paddlesport creator - has launched their very first brand ambassador competition with the hope to expand their core team. Looking for every kind of athlete across the ...read more
Asheville, NC (February 4, 2019) - Kicking off the new year with a new position, the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina (OGB) - a collective of 30+ outdoor brands based in WNC - welcomes the first paid position to their ranks, Kaylee Larkin. Larkin, who is an active ...read more
Blowing Rock, NC, (January 23, 2019) — Sisters Leslie and Paige Temple never thought they would become entrepreneurs until they happened upon the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Spending more and more time on the beautiful sandy beaches and on the water, they became increasingly ...read more
Asheville, NC (January 18, 2019) - American Backcountry – the North Carolina based T-shirt brand celebrating their 26th anniversary this year – has released a brand-new addition to their line-up for outdoor enthusiasts. Geared toward women who love the outdoors, the new tee ...read more
Asheville, NC (October 24, 2018) - The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB) - a 30+ brand collective based in Western North Carolina (WC) - are part of a brand new $940k funding initiative from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Program. The grant consists of a ...read more
Asheville, NC (October 10, 2018) - American Backcountry - the North Carolina based T-shirt brand celebrating their 25th anniversary this year - have unveiled their 2019 styles that, true to character, celebrate our favorite National Parks, wild places, and the country’s epic ...read more
Asheville, NC (September 14, 2018) - The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB) - a 30+ brand strong collective - have unveiled their 2018 Western North Carolina Outdoor Industry Manufacturing Census demonstrating exciting growth in nearly every area. The census, with information ...read more
Asheville, NC (June 29, 2018) - The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC - a 30+ brand strong collective - are storming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year with record high numbers. Twelve brands, including Eagles Nest Outfitters, Astral, Recover Brands and Blue Ridge Chair Works, ...read more
Asheville, NC (May 29, 2018) - 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act and what better way to celebrate than with a Limited Edition Hiker Tee that gives back to these wild paths we love to adventure on. American Backcountry - the North Carolina T-shirt ...read more
Celebrating their mountain biking roots, Recover Brands - the sustainable apparel and accessories brand from Charlotte, NC - heads back to the Green River Games as their Sponsor and Official Merchandise Partner for the fourth year in a row. The Games, a multi-sport competition ...read more
Denver, CO - April 3, 2018 FattE-Bikes - Denver’s first electric bike company – isn’t just about a one-off transaction of their new, innovative fat-tired e-bikes. Launched with a vision to revolutionize transportation, they want to transform the way we commute. By providing a ...read more
Charlotte, NC - February 22, 2018 Recover Brands, makers of sustainable apparel and accessories, is teaming up with Gilson Snowboard & Ski Co., your American ski and snowboard company, to create a responsibly sourced line of apparel for their growing online store. The ...read more
Asheville, NC - February 19, 2018 Running, biking, paddling and climbing , the Outdoor Gear Builders are kicking off the start of Spring with the 4th Annual Get In Gear Fest. Held at the Salvage Station in Asheville, NC on March 24th, the festival will feature over 25 regional ...read more
ASHEVILLE NC - February 1, 2018 Representing Western North Carolina, Blue Ridge Chair Works was awarded a 2017 Governors Award by North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, on January, 31 2018. The award, that was given to five NC companies, recognizes the brand’s dedication to ...read more
Red Lodge, MT - January 19, 2018 Fresh off the their 30th Anniversary year, Crazy Creek - the camp accessories brand from Red Lodge, Montana - has launched their first College Brand Ambassador program. The program is searching for 10 students based in the US who love to spend ...read more
Charlotte, NC - Jan 9, 2018 Lacing up their golf spikes, Recover Brands is heading to “The Greatest Show On Grass” - or the Waste Management Phoenix Open on January 29th-February 4th - as their official Sustainable Apparel Partner. Recover - a Charlotte, NC based sustainable ...read more
Charlotte, NC - November 22, 2017 Inspired by the rich textile heritage of North Carolina, Recover Brands - the sustainable apparel manufacturer based in Charlotte, NC - has launched their Made-In-The-Carolinas line of clothing and accessories. The collection, that features ...read more
Austin, TX - October 18, 2017 Five years ago, BANGS Shoes was just an idea in founder’s Hannah Davis’ head and a pair of sneakers she’d found on the streets of China. Today, the adventure shoe brand has surpassed $2mil in sales, helped fund loans to 800 entrepreneurs in 64 ...read more
The Sustainable Clothing Brand Looks to Spread Awareness, Promote Engagement, and Motivate Action to Protect and Preserve our Nation’s Wild Places Charlotte, NC - September 6, 2017 Turning shirts into activism, Recover Brands - the sustainable apparel manufacturer based in ...read more
🙏 Adventures right from your yoga mat 🙏 Austin, TX - August 30,2017 Connecting with their spiritual side, BANGS Shoes - the adventure-inspired shoe company that gives back - is getting their Namaste on with an exciting new collaboration with The Southern Yogi. The collab - ...read more
BANGS switches from canvas to jersey knit for adventure-ready kicks Austin, TX - August 2, 2017 Adventure inspired footwear company - BANGS Shoes - honors one of their favorite outdoor playgrounds with the new Great Smoky HT, introduced for the start of August. The high top ...read more
Masters joins 39 individuals from 12 countries in the IWHoF who have all made significant contributions to the whitewater world Greenville, SC - July 31, 2017 Kayaking trailblazer Bill Masters is the latest inductee into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame. He will join ...read more
Now you can keep your gear dry on the harshest singletrack with SEAL approved technology Asheville, NC - July 12, 2017 Raising the (handle)bar in bikepacking, Watershed Drybags - the industry pioneer of 100% submersible drybags - switches from the river to the trails with their ...read more
The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC assist in the creation of new statewide outdoor position Asheville, NC (July 1, 2017) - For North Carolina locals, the state’s beautiful beaches, rugged mountains and sparkling lakes have long been a must-visit playground for adventure seekers. ...read more
The popular hammock company answers the lifelong question of where to hammock when there are no trees with a triplet of hammock stands. ASHEVILLE, NC , Oct. 23, 2015 - Having spent over a decade perfecting the perfect packable travel hammock, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) – the ...read more
In a month long effort to raise trail care awareness, the new Web site and hammock company are challenging the outdoor industry to show their love for the trails. Asheville, NC – Ever pooped in the woods? Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) and TrailKarma.com hopes you dug a hole for ...read more
Asheville, NC - We all know you can take a gratifying nap in a hammock, but what about making better friends? Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading provider of packable travel hammocks, and Lyon College say chances are you can. In the fourth part of the hammock research ...read more
Shaving off ounces, Eagles Nest Outfitters reinvents thru-hiking with exciting, lightweight hammock Eagles Nest Outfitters, creators of packable camping hammocks and fun outdoors accessories, presents the industry’s lightest hammock – the Sub7. Breaking weight boundaries and ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT - Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of packable travel hammocks and fun outdoors accessories, received REI’s top accolade at its 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year event last week. Held during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, REI, the leading ...read more
ENO Unveils New Web Site ‘From our nest and beyond,’ ENO builds another dimension to the hammock buying process. Asheville, NC, November 4, 2014 –Eagles Nest Outfitters, the industry leader in packable, camping hammocks and hammock accessories, unveils a new, sleek Web site to ...read more
Throwing back to their university years, ENO reintroduces nationwide college brand ambassador team. Asheville, NC, Oct. 30, 2014 – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of nomadic outdoor and travel gear, is reliving the glory days of college by proudly announcing the re-launch ...read more
The University of North Carolina at Asheville students get seriously creative with their hang out spots Asheville, NC, Oct. 2, 2014 – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), is going back to school to teach the art of relaxation on the campus of University of North Carolina at Asheville ...read more
Trail-Inspired hammocks benefiting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Pacific Crest Trail Association are released into the wild with a 2 week long promotion Asheville, NC, Sept. 14, 2014 – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of hammocks and relaxation products for outdoor ...read more
In the third part of a hammock study series by Lyon College’s Psychology Department, hammocks were found superior than office chairs for boosting moods and emotions Asheville, NC, Sept. 16, 2014 – School has begun, but does that mean studying in hammocks should too? Eagles Nest ...read more
