Foot Rx Running: A Mission Minded Small Business Providing Healthy Footwear from Ultra Runners to Casual Walkers

Posted on By Exploration Local 2 Comments on Foot Rx Running: A Mission Minded Small Business Providing Healthy Footwear from Ultra Runners to Casual Walkers
Uncategorized

It’s no surprise the last couple of years have been a challenge for small businesses. And it’s likely that we all know someone whose life and business has been adversely affected by the pandemic. We’ve seen longtime businesses struggle, companies pivot, bankruptcies filed, and doors closed. But thankfully there are also positive stories and good … Read More “Foot Rx Running: A Mission Minded Small Business Providing Healthy Footwear from Ultra Runners to Casual Walkers” »

Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way

Posted on By Exploration Local
Conservation, Family, Mountain General Store, Mountain Town

  In this episode, I head to Banner Elk, NC to visit with Tracy Tilley & Sheri Moretz for a behind the scenes look at the iconic Mast General Store. We take a trip back in time and learn how the Mast’s down-home way of doing business is still alive today. Drawing on it’s own … Read More “Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way” »

Mountain True: Championing resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities, with Josh Kelly

Posted on By Exploration Local
Conservation, Land Management

Our public lands are among the most visited in the Southern Blue Ridge. The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests receive over 10 million visitors annually, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are in the top 3 most visited parks in the Country. DuPont State Recreational Forest had its most crowded … Read More “Mountain True: Championing resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities, with Josh Kelly” »

Conserving Carolina: Protecting Wonderful Places For Nature And People

Posted on By Exploration Local
Chimney Rock Village, Conservation

In this episode, I sit down with Kieran Roe, Executive Director of Conserving Carolina and we talk about how this organization works to protect & restore natural resources, as well as inspire others to love and care for our natural world. We talk about some of the areas that make up the 46,000 acres Conserving … Read More “Conserving Carolina: Protecting Wonderful Places For Nature And People” »