Media Kit
Authentic Asheville Media Kit
We are freelance writers, photographers and content creators. Scroll down to see a list of the brands we have worked with.
Adventure Sports Network
The gateway to adventure sports and outdoor lifestyles.
Road Trips
- Southwest Road Trip Planner: The Best Campgrounds, National Parks and Hidden Gems
- The Ultimate California Road Trip Planner
- Plan Your Pacific Northwest Road Trip: The Best Trails, Beaches and National Parks
- Dispatches: An East-to-West Road Trip Through Some of Our Nation’s Most Iconic Public Lands
- Dispatches: Andros Island – Ecotourism and the Preservation of This Beautiful, Remote Archipelago
Running
- 5 Runs to Conquer in Big Bend National Park
- 5 of the Most Scenic Trail Runs in Yosemite National Park
- 5 Runs to Try in Death Valley National Park
- 5 Epic Runs in Crater Lake National Park
- 5 Incredible Trail Runs in Mount Rainier National Park
- 6 Ways to Unplug On Your Next Run
- Tips and Tricks for Staying Fit on the Road
Food and Drink
- Minimal Ingredient One Pot Recipes to Fuel Your Next Adventure
- 3 Delicious Fall-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
- Where to Get an Incredible Meal in Our National Parks
- Dawn Patrol Trail Bars
- Taste Test: We Tried 11 Sports Drink Mixes, Tabs and Caps at REI
- 3 Labor Day Cocktail Recipes to Kick Off The Official End of Summer
- Good For More Than Just Drinking: 3 Ways to Cook With Beer
- 3 Cocktail Recipes Perfect for the Fourth of July
- 3 Creative Ways to Get Your Fermented Food Fix
- How to Keep Your Food Fresh and Eat Healthy on the Road
- 3 Camp Cocktail Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer
- Creative and Easy Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Fueled on the Road
- Recipes for Cooking on the Road
Van Life
- How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in a Van
- Want to Build Out Your Van in 1 Hour? Try a Conversion Kit
- 10 of the Best Places to Park Your RV
dapperQ
This is the most widely read style and empowerment website specifically for masculine presenting women and trans-identified individuals.
- TravelQ: 48 Hours in Pittsburgh + Pittsburgh PRIDE
- TravelQ: Savannah
- TravelQ: St. Augustine
- The Florida Keys
- 7 Hottest Foodie Spots to Take a Date
- 48 Hours in Durham, North Carolina
- 24 Hours in Cleveland, Ohio
- 48 Hours in Amarillo, Texas
- 48 Hours in Phoenix, Arizona
- Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest, Part I: Oregon!
- Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest, Part II: Washington!
- 48 Hours in Flagstaff, Arizona
Local Adventurer
A travel lifestyle blog and one of the Top 5 Travel Blogs in the US and world.
- Ultimate Asheville Bucket List (101 Things to Do in Asheville)
- 49 Best Places to Eat in Asheville
- Ultimate Beijing Bucket List (101 Things to Do in Beijing)
- Ultimate New Orleans Bucket List (101 Things to Do in New Orleans)
- 49 Best Places to Eat in Austin
- Ultimate Charleston Bucket List (101 Things to Do in Charleston)
- 49 Best Places to Eat in New Orleans
- 25 Free Things to Do in New Orleans
- 49 Best Places to Eat in Charleston
- 17 Free Things to Do in Austin
- Ultimate DC Bucket List (101 Things to do in Washington, DC)
- Asheville’s Best Instagram Spots
- 15 Best Hikes Near Asheville
- 11 Unique Things to Do in Beijing
- 9 Unique Things to Do in Urban National Parks
- 25 Free Things to Do in Asheville
- DIY Camera Strap with a Climbing Rope Tutorial
- Where to See Cherry Blossoms in the US
- 15 Amazing Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the World
- The Best Places to Stay in Asheville
- 25 Free Things to Do in Philadelphia
- The Hardest Hiking Permits to Get in the US
Asheville Trails + Trailful
We test gear and write for one of the top online magazine that highlights western North Carolina’s best hiking, running and backpacking trails.
- Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3 Trail Running Shoe Review
- Hoka One One Clifton 3 Running Shoe Review
- LOWA Phoenix Mesh Lo Hiking Boot Review
- Coolcore Cooling Running Shorts and Shirt
- Patagonia Provisions Backpacking and Camping Meals
- Patagonia Women’s Barely Baggy Shorts
- Garmin Forerunner 235 Running GPS Watch
- Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket
- RV Camping Gear List
- Trail Running Gear List
Huff Post
- VW on the Parkway – Instagram Takeover – Asheville 1
- Hole Doughnuts – Instagram Takeover – Asheville 2
- River Arts District – Instagram Takeover – Asheville 3
Hipcamp
- How to Prep Your Adventure Mobile for a Cross-Country Adventure
- Top 10 Places to Park Your RV in the United States
- Recipes for Cooking on the Road
Asheville Date Night
FitWild
Forsake
WNC Woman
Afar Media
Kuju Coffee
Authentic Asheville is proud to have been featured on the following sites:
Huff Post:
Hipcamp:
Asheville Date Night:
- Couples of Asheville: Erin & Caroline
- 25 Asheville Instagrammers to Color Your Insta-Feed
- Free and Fun Things to Do in Asheville
Bon Appetit: Where food and culture meet.
National Geographic: A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration.
Carolina Epicurean: Seasonal food, regional focus.
TOWN Carolina: Art / Culture / People / Style
Columbia Sportswear:
USA Today:
Unico Journal:
Squarespace:
WNC Magazine:
Instagram features from major brands:
- Nation’s Vacation (Aramark)
- Huffington Post
- Runners World
- REI
- Polaroid
- Adventure Sports Network
- TOPO Designs
- Hipcamp
- BLACKRAPID
- Tiny Atlas Quarterly
- Westin Hotels
- Visit Arizona
- Nathan Hydration
- Forsake
- Local Adventurer
- Wedge Brewing Co.
Ambassadors
BLACKRAPID – The world’s most trusted camera straps
Nations Vacation – a collection of activities, experiences, and places to stay within some of America’s greatest National Parks and protected lands. To learn more about our expedition, head on over HERE.
#teampixel – @googlepixel Ambassadors
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