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August 2016
National Parks of the South with Danny Bernstein
Danny Bernstein makes a great national park buddy as she takes you through the 71 parks in the South. You’ll meet historic figures, rangers, volunteers, park partners and visitors⎯the people who bring each park to life. In her attempt to become a Southerner one park at a time, Danny shows that every national park has a human story as well as great scenery. Visiting the Southeastern parks is a very different experience from the once in a lifetime trip to…
Find out more »September 2016
Kevin Adams, Local Author of “North Carolina Waterfalls”
The southern Appalachian Mountains host a preponderance of waterfalls created from the range’s combination of unique geology and abundant precipitation. Finding some of the hidden gems of the waterfall world requires careful investigation and sorting through myths, broken internet links, and misinformation. Dirt roads, goat trails, and treacherous treks obscure these natural wonders from the public gaze. On Tuesday, September 27, 2016, Kevin Adams will hold a presentation about Waterfalls in WNC. The presentation begins at 6:30pm in the Lord…
Find out more »November 2016
Diamond Brand Outdoors Book Club: Where’s the Next Shelter
Hosted by Brittany States, the Diamond Brand Outdoors Book Club meets the first weekend of each month to discuss the previous month's book, answer questions, and lightly discuss our next book. Connect with adventure seekers and book lovers alike in this unique new experience! We'll be discussing Where's the Next Shelter? by Asheville’s own Gary Sizer. The book can be purchased at any Diamond Brand Outdoors location for 20% off.
Find out more »August 2017
Book Signing with Ben Anderson
To celebrate the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, Ben Anderson went into the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park. One million steps later, he had hiked more than four hundred miles on all or part of seventy-one different trails. During the year, he hiked three or four hikes each month—some on trails he had frequented in the past, some on trails he had never hiked before. In Smokies Chronicle: A…
Find out more »February 2018
Camping in Pisgah Ranger District
One of the most popular areas for hiking in Western North Carolina is the Pisgah Ranger District, located southwest of Asheville. Filled with scenic roads, backcountry and wilderness areas, geologic points of interests, and more, there’s no reason to limit your time spent in PRD to day hikes. Join Graham Coffey, co-author with Brooke Harrison of Backcountry Camping in the Pisgah Ranger District, the first all-inclusive guide to this area. Drawing on knowledge from years as a wilderness guide working…
Find out more »April 2018
Wildflower Walks + Hikes: North Carolina Mountains
Jim Parham is a North Carolina native and author of more than a dozen trail guides covering the Southern Appalachians. His latest book, Wildflower Walks + Hikes: North Carolina Mountains, explored where to find native plants in bloom throughout WNC. “My goal was to go beyond a basic wildflower guide,” says Parham. “I wanted to delve into the different forest types, which are the key to understanding where wildflowers thrive and when they bloom — from grassy balds and rich…
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