Payton Byrnes

Payton Byrnes is a Public Relations Manager at Explore Asheville, where she coordinates press trips designed to showcase the Asheville area’s creative community and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She has hosted media from a wide range of outlets, developing itineraries that feature outdoor adventures for every experience level. Outside of work, Payton loves exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains herself and has spent many weekends hiking to nearby waterfalls or stopping at scenic overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, giving her a firsthand appreciation for the landscapes she shares with visiting media.