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Come journey with us as we explore and highlight the people and places that make the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains special and unique

Category: Adventure

Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail

Posted on May 12, 2022June 10, 2022 By Exploration Local
Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail
Adventure, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Mountain Town

Damascus is a small town with a big claim to fame: Seven nationally known trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail intersect within the town’s borders.  The Damascus lifestyle is adventurous and creative, yet laid-back and well-paced. It’s a place where you can be super-active, or where you can reconnect with nature, … Read More “Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail” »

Important Perspectives On Working Together To Ensure A Vibrant Future For The Outdoor Economy And Our Outdoor Communities w/ Gayle Conelly Manchin & D. Reid Wilson

Posted on April 27, 2022June 10, 2022 By Exploration Local
Important Perspectives On Working Together To Ensure A Vibrant Future For The Outdoor Economy And Our Outdoor Communities w/ Gayle Conelly Manchin & D. Reid Wilson
Adventure, Conservation, Land Management, Mental Health & Well-Being, Mountains, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor Industry Economy, Tourism

Outdoor Economy Conference I recently had the privilege of attending the 4th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference in Cherokee, North Carolina, where 600 outdoor industry businesses, conservationists, public land managers, development experts, nonprofit & government leaders, and entrepreneurs are looking to grow the outdoor industry in their communities and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to … Read More “Important Perspectives On Working Together To Ensure A Vibrant Future For The Outdoor Economy And Our Outdoor Communities w/ Gayle Conelly Manchin & D. Reid Wilson” »

Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr

Posted on March 30, 2022June 10, 2022 By Exploration Local
Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr
Adventure, Chimney Rock Village, Conservation, Hiking, Lake Lure, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing

The Hickory Nut Gorge is a magnificent jewel in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This 14-mile-long canyon cuts a picturesque pass exposing spectacular sheer granite cliffs, and contains an abundance of undisturbed forests. In this episode, I sit down with Peter Barr who led the development of more than 20 miles of new sustainable … Read More “Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr” »

Full-time RV Living: A WNC Couple Creating A Lifetime of Memories & Shared Experiences

Posted on March 14, 2022June 10, 2022 By Exploration Local
Full-time RV Living: A WNC Couple Creating A Lifetime of Memories & Shared Experiences
Adventure, Camping, Digital Nomad, Mountains, RV Life

Nearly 10.2 million Americans today consider themselves digital nomads (people who travel and explore while working), and that number is only expected to go up. In fact, when COVID started to wreak havoc in 2020, the number of digital nomads in the US increased by nearly 50% from 2019. In the case of fulltime RV’ers … Read More “Full-time RV Living: A WNC Couple Creating A Lifetime of Memories & Shared Experiences” »

Tribute To Our Top 5 Episodes Of 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 By Exploration Local
Tribute To Our Top 5 Episodes Of 2021
Adventure

We have a special episode in store for you today as we focus in on our Top 5 Most Listened To Episodes of 2021…but with a little different twist. This year I hit rewind and invited our guests back on to bring us up to speed with anything new they have going on. You are … Read More “Tribute To Our Top 5 Episodes Of 2021” »

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