Two mainstay gear manufacturers recently started new programs focused on sustainability and accessibility. Late last week, Eagle Creek Launched RePack, an online marketplace that allows customers to buy and sell used gear. Known for innovative packs and l... See more
Georgia-born cosmic roots-rockers Futurebirds just announced what looks to be a doozy of a new record—a double album called “Far Out Country” that is set to drop on June 5. The effort was produced by indie sage Brad Cook, who’s helmed projects by Bon Iver... See more
A new report from the country’s primary national parks watchdog is sounding the alarm about the increasing impact of data centers on a growing number of park units and natural resources in the Mid-Atlantic—particularly Virginia, where, the study points ou... See more
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to North Carolina this Labor Day weekend, and organizers of the annual event just released a pretty stacked lineup featuring the Avett Brothers, Bela Fleck, Greensky Bluegrass, and Del McCoury Band. The fest, which ... See more
Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond Photo credit: Buck Meek took a break from his main gig in Big Thief to release a solo album, “The Mirror,” last month. Photo by Germaine Dunes In every issue, our editors curate a playlist of new music, mainly... See more
