Category: Tourism

North Carolina Waterfalls & Waterfall Keepers of NC, with Kevin Adams

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Day Tripping, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Tourism, Waterfalls

  In this episode I sit down with Kevin Adams, a naturalist, writer, teacher, and photographer who has had a lifelong love affair with nature and the outdoors. He has authored nine books, led photo tours all over the world, taught seminars and workshops, and given countless programs about photography and the outdoors. Adams is … Read More “North Carolina Waterfalls & Waterfall Keepers of NC, with Kevin Adams” »

Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design

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Mountain Town, Small Business, Tourism, Uncategorized

In this episode we sit down with Eric Woolridge, Appalachian State University Alumni & President of Destination by Design, which is an economic development firm comprised of local government planners, engineers, urban designers, and communication experts who collaborate to plan, develop, brand, and promote destination-quality recreation and tourism. If you’ve traveled much in the Blue … Read More “Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design” »

Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, with Tubby Kubik (Executive Director, Blue Ridge Parkway Association)

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Adventure, Apple Picking, Day Tripping, Fall Color, Mountain Town, Mountains, Scenic Drive, Tourism, Uncategorized

In this episode I sit down with Tubby Kubik, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association and we chat about the history of the Parkway, the unique characteristics of the Blue Ridge Mountains, resources to make your visit and exploration of the Parkway and Southern Appalachian towns as enjoyable as possible, and some secrets … Read More “Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, with Tubby Kubik (Executive Director, Blue Ridge Parkway Association)” »

Bed & Breakfast Inns and Cottages – A Warm & Relaxing Way To Experience Asheville, NC with Angela Harrell

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Bed & Breakfast, Inns, Mountain Town, Mountains, Tourism

In this episode we sit down with Angela Harrell. She is the Owner & Innkeeper of the Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast, located in the beautiful and historic Montford District of Asheville. Angela is also a member of the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association which is an association of diverse inns located in Asheville, North … Read More “Bed & Breakfast Inns and Cottages – A Warm & Relaxing Way To Experience Asheville, NC with Angela Harrell” »