The Cane Creek Invert Looks Unconventional. It Might Be the Best Gravel Fork Yet.
Despite major skepticism about its damper-free, inverted design, the Cane Creek Invert fork surprised Bicycling.com’s tester by outperforming established favorites and becoming his top pick for gravel suspension—proving that sometimes, breaking the rules pays off.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Awards Post-Helene Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grants for Outdoor Recreation Communities
At a press conference in Old Fort, North Carolina, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) proudly announced the recipients of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program, a targeted effort to aid the restoration of outdoor recreation assets in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Rockgeist Celebrates Re-Opening in New Workshop after Hurricane Helene
On Saturday June 21, you’re invited you to come celebrate (and see!) the culmination of Rockgeist’s efforts over the last 9 months since the hurricane in their new workspace at The Mill at Riverside in Woodfin. This new era of Rockgeist will hold more community events, starting with this one!
Watershed Bike Park – New Bike Park and Outdoor Recreation Venue Opens in Old Fort
Beginning June 18th, head to Old Fort for the opening of Foothills Watershed. Ride on-site mountain bike trails, cool off in the river, and let the kids loose on the all-ages pump tracks. Fuel up between 12–8pm with Latin-inspired Foothills favorites and a special Oaxacan menu from Foothills Executive Chef Eric Morris and Chef Luis Martinez of Tequio Foods. Season passes are available.
A Post-Helene Guide to Playing, Eating, and Staying in Haywood County, NC – Featuring Food For Adventures
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to eat straight from the forest, join one of Lee “Natty” Trebotich’s guided foraging adventures. Based in Asheville and currently artist-in-residence at The Swag hotel, Trebotich leads immersive hikes through trails bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, teaching guests how to identify wild edibles like ramps, wood sorrel, and spruce tips. On his outings from The Swag, Trebotich takes groups up to Hemphill Bald, where he lays out a thoughtfully prepared, fully foraged picnic with mountain and valley views as the backdrop. The experience is equal parts wilderness education and culinary artistry. It’s an invitation to see the landscape through a new, nourishing lens that’s entirely rooted to this part of Appalachia and its Indigenous, pioneer, and local herbal traditions. Offerings vary seasonally and can be booked through The Swag or directly via Food For Adventures.
Can rare ‘blue ghosts’ help Asheville rebuild? – Featuring Asheville Wellness Tours
Now, locals hope that this year’s firefly season can help put the city back on the map.
“Fireflies are really important [to tourism here], and while we have sold out now for most of our experiences, that would have [usually] happened months ago,” said Nicolle Will of Asheville Wellness Tours, which leads immersive firefly and wellness experiences. “We were still down 70% when we reopened in November, comparing it to the same period [in previous years].”