Black Balsam Outdoors

New sunglasses are in 🕶️☀️ Come grab a new pair before a weekend of fun in the sun!

Looking to try disc golf but don’t know where to start? Stop by to curate your perfect starter disc set, learn about local courses, and get tips from our knowledgeable staff members 🥏⛅️🌳 Disc golf is a sport for all ages and abilities, and we hope you’ll give it a try this summer!

Beat the heat with ! ☀️

Packed with electrolytes, mixes with water to give you the perfect balance of hydration, nutrition, and clean flavor to fuel every adventure.

Stop by to learn more about and pick up a sample pack! 🏃🏽‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️🧗🏻‍♀️

Swim season looks 👀 Come by to shop swimwear, towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, and more!

Check out our men’s wear! We have great options for workwear, weekend outfits, travel clothing, and more!

Memorial Weekend sale 🇺🇸🎉 25% off all shorts and pants, backpacks, and footwear! Plus, take an additional 10% off all previously discounted items 🤩

Memorial Day sale 🇺🇸🎉 25% off all backpacks, footwear, pants, & shorts… plus an additional 10% off already discounted items! This weekend only (Friday through Monday)! Stop by and gear up for the weekend ahead 🛶🥾🌳

Headquartered in Asheville, NC, creates gear that is inspired by nature and built for adventure. Whether you are heading out for a tubing adventure or you are a seasoned paddler, has the perfect piece of gear for you! Stop by the shop and ask about Astral 🌿🌎🍃💧🛶

GRAD WEEKEND SALE 🎓🎉: 25% off all packs and footwear, as well as an additional 10% off previously discounted items! Treat your graduate to the gift of adventure! 💜💛

Interested in trail running? We’ve got you covered. Stop by the shop for all the essentials and top-notch advice from local runners!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Stop by for the perfect gift! 💐🌷

WCU students, come out to our sale tomorrow at Innovation Cullowhee! 40% off everything we bring! Get your gear in time for summer break 🌳☀️

THIS WEEKEND!!! A festival you don’t want to miss. Come support our local artists and businesses!

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The Mountain Makers Mushrooms & Music Festival

September 2nd 10-6pm & After Party 6-9pm

Hosted by &

Featuring 70 glass artists in The Sparkle Show!

Festivities include 11 hours of live music 80 artist vendors, 45 live arts, 13 lectures, wild food and drink and much more!

We look forward to celebrating the Blue Ridge Mountains culture, art, & nature with y'all!

Music by .sap .sounds

Live art demonstrations & workshops by Adam Bigelow, Tim Hall, Jeff Gottlieb
Watershed Association of the Tuckaseigee River, Chris Burslem, Jackson County Trails and Greenway Committee, @82.87360348 .glass .hye

Food & Beverage by .sylvathai & Snow Cones!

Parking see you soon!

More info at jacksonartsmarket.com

Looking for things to do in September?! Here’s what has planned for the month! 🥾

Sign up at https://jcprd.recdesk.com/community/program

There is nothing better than soaps!

You can’t go wrong with any of their products, but the bar soaps are an employee favorite. Come see what we have in stock! 🧼

Join for a canoe and hike to Sols Creek Falls! Sols Creek Falls is an incredible 120’ waterfall, only accessible by boat. Don’t miss this awesome trip!

Register @: jcprd.recdesk.com/community/program

has a volunteer trail workday coming up! 🥾👷🏻 Details below!

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Join us for our volunteer trail workday next Saturday, August 19th! We will be meeting at the Salt Rock Gap Trailhead at 9am and working on the Deep Gap Trail, getting some good work done and seeing some beautiful sites as we go!

Sign up at www.panthertown.org/volunteer

Come on out and give back to your public lands!!

A reminder to practice LNT wherever you adventure to! Whether on the greenway or in the backcountry, it’s important to know and practice the 7 principles of LNT so we can take care of and preserve our mountains!

What is one way you practice LNT?!

It’s a great day to visit a National Park near you! Today, August 4th, admission is FREE to everyone at all National Parks. This is in celebration of the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.

Remember to practice LNT on your adventures today and every day!

Looking for things to do in August? has something for everyone!!

Contact Trevor Brown or go to JCPRD.recdesk.com/community/program to sign up!

It's almost time to head back to school! Gear up with BBO!

Join Friends of Panthertown Valley for their Trail Work Days in August!

August 1st, Salt Rock Gap
August 19th, Salt Rock Gap

Find more information and sign up at https://panthertown.org/events/

Happy National Hammock Day! It's a beautiful day to get out with your !

Hitting the trails soon and need a new pack? We have a ton to choose from!

Some brands we currently have in stock:

Meet Ellie!

Ellie is a backpacker, raft guide, climber, and photographer!

Ellie’s favorite outdoor memory is “hiking down from wesser bald at 2am with friends trying to beat a lightning storm while blasting ACDC.”

Some cute and chaotic photos of doggos in the shop recently! We love seeing your pups.

Whereabout Wednesday in July! 🤩☀️

Join JCPRD in the last Stand Up Paddleboard excursion on the itinerary on July 11th! 🚣‍♀️

For more info, check out the website on the flyer! 😁

Happy 4th of July!

We are closed today, but will see you tomorrow!

Meet Chloe!

Chloe is a backpacker, skier, trail runner and also dabbles in mountain biking and climbing. Her favorite outdoor activity is backpacking!

For our last Whereabout Wednesday of June, we give to you another Guided Whitewater Rafting trip on June 7th brought to you by our friends at JCPRD! 🚣‍♀️

For more information, check out the website in the flyer! 🤩