Category: Nature

Nature has been here 22 500 times longer than humans. It does not really need people, but people need nature! When it thrives, we thrive.

Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable

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Camping, Family, Glamping, Mountain Biking, Nature, Outdoor

Glamping with DuPont Yurts Are you looking to spice up your mountain getaway?  Look no further than DuPont Yurts. Sherry & Terry McCracken, owners of DuPont Yurts, never imagined that an impromptu wedding anniversary trip staying in a Yurt would spawn the heartbeat and vision for a new Yurt Glampground in the adventure rich Dupont … Read More “Happy Yurting! The Most Unique and Glamorous “Camping” Experience Imaginable” »

Episode 04 – Adventurous Comfortable Camping with SylvanSport’s Katlyn Mobley

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, SUP

Adventurous Comfortable Camping  I have a confession to make. I am a recovering camping snob. Yep, it’s true.  You see, there was a time when I thought if you weren’t sleeping outside under the stars, under a lean-to, or in a tent than you weren’t really camping. You might as well be sleeping in a … Read More “Episode 04 – Adventurous Comfortable Camping with SylvanSport’s Katlyn Mobley” »

Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon

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Adventure, Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife

Episode 03 – Land of Waterfalls and Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon [kad_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/134TY_Fp8JM” ]   Exploration Local sat down with Mary Jo Gordon, Marketing & Communication Specialist with Transylvania County Tourism to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to support and promote a beautiful mountain destination. “Brevard and Transylvania … Read More “Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon” »

Welcome to the Exploration Local Podcast!

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Small Business

Welcome to the Exploration Local Podcast!  In this introduction episode I tell you a little about myself, who I am, and why I’m starting a Podcast. I share how a pop-up camper and traveling through Europe in a Volkswagen Van influenced my love for the outdoors. I created this show to explore and highlight the people … Read More “Welcome to the Exploration Local Podcast!” »

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: The Beautiful North Carolina Mountains

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Adventure, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Photography

I am living somewhere in the middle of being stir-crazy and grateful during this coronavirus pandemic. But thankfully I have some positive ways of coping. If you like travel and exploring the outdoors I think you’re going to find them helpful too.  I am stir crazy because my options for traveling and enjoying the outdoors … Read More “A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: The Beautiful North Carolina Mountains” »