Category: Outdoor

There is pleasure in the pathless woods. There is rapture on the lonely shore. There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar. I love not man the less, but Nature more.

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” »

Episode 01: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Outdoor, SUP, Tubing, Whitewater Rafting

Episode 001: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses Matt Moses is the President and CEO of USA Raft in Erwin, TN.  The USA Raft Adventure Resort is nestled between the Cherokee National Forest (with the Appalachian Trail running right through the edge of the property) and the Nolichucky River. … Read More “Episode 01: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses” »

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” »

5 Ways To Maintain Your Spirit Of Adventure During These Times

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Adventure, Day Tripping, Family, Nature, Outdoor, Scenic Drive

You don’t need me to tell you we are living in unprecedented times.  Announcements of new business closures or travel restrictions due to COVID-19 increase daily. And, much to the chagrin of people looking to get outside and enjoy some fresh air, outdoor spaces are now being restricted too. In the last 48 hours, the Great … Read More “5 Ways To Maintain Your Spirit Of Adventure During These Times” »