Half Tank Getaways: Mountains to Sea Trail

One of my favorite hikes near Asheville is along the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) between the Visitor Center (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 384) and the Folk Art Center (BRP MP 382). If you want a walk of five and a half miles, then make it an…

Diamond Brand Named Top 100 Retailer

Outdoor Magazine, the must have trade resource for the outdoor recreation industry, has again named Diamond Brand Outdoors to its annual Top 100 Retailers list. This a direct reflection of our outstanding team of experts and amazing customers…

The Carolina-Colorado #BeerBet

Every week, fans of the Carolina Panthers have put up with comments that the team's winning streak was a fluke, fans were just bandwagoners, and they'd never perform against the strongest NFL teams. Cam Newton and company are now headed to Super…

Show Your Sweetie You Love Local This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is around the corner. Perhaps your sweetheart is also your favorite hiking partner. Maybe you're both all about the Asheville music scene. Or maybe you find true romance while exploring the trails of Western North Carolina. This…

Diamond Brand Outdoors Short Film Wins Best of Show Award

Western North Carolina attracts some great people. We're happy to call many of them our friends. Our very creative friends at SapidMedia recently brought home a Gold Award and the "Best of Show" Award at the American Advertising Federation Asheville…