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Explore With RWD

By Roger W. Downes

Come along with natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he explores and shares the stories of new places, people, and cultures.
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Maintaining A Roadway of Adventure, The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Explore With RWDFeb 08, 2021

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Help Save Wildlife At The North Carolina Zoo

Help Save Wildlife At The North Carolina Zoo

Want to help save an endangered species and preserve wildlife on the planet?  Then make a trip to the North Carolina Zoo (nczoo.org), because each time you purchase a ticket the proceeds go toward conservation efforts to save endangered species and habitats.  

How exactly is that money spent and on which projects?  We chat with North Carolina Zoo Public Relations Officer Debbie Foster-Fuchs and Curator of Herpetology Dustin Smith in Episode 21 of Explore With RWD.

Aug 23, 202155:44
Hiking and Camping a Mile In The Sky; Grandfather Mountain

Hiking and Camping a Mile In The Sky; Grandfather Mountain

Gratherfather Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina holds a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to families wishing to take in amazing mountainous views.  Join Natural World Photographer Roger W. Downes as he discovers all that Grandfather Mountain offers with the Director of Education and Natural Resources of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, John Caveny.

Purchase tickets for Grandfather Mountain: www.grandfather.com
View Roger's Photography: www.rogerwdownesphotography.com

Discover new places and experiences with Roger at www.explorewithrwd.com.

Aug 15, 202133:53
The Linville Gorge Wilderness: What You Need To Know

The Linville Gorge Wilderness: What You Need To Know

The Linville Gorge Wilderness in the Pisgah National Forest of Western North Carolina is an adventurous location with breathtaking views, fauna, and flora.  However, before you venture out onto the trails, there are a few things you need to know.  Trekking the Wilderness isn't a walk in the park but it's certainly worth the effort.

Recreation and Trails Program Manager of The Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District, Lisa Jennings shares the challenges, permitting process, and beauty of the Linville Gorge Wilderness.

Read more at www.explorewithrwd.com.

May 23, 202119:23
Maintaining A Roadway of Adventure, The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Feb 08, 202143:20
Annie's Bakery - Generations In The Making
Jan 31, 202136:28
Explore The Stars From PARI
Jan 24, 202142:41
How To Bring A Family Together Cheaply
Jan 12, 202121:44
Saving The Waterfalls You Love
Jan 04, 202135:24
From Teacher To Motion Picture Star
Dec 28, 202045:31
Protecting Pisgah, The Pisgah Conservancy Story
Dec 20, 202034:30
The Ministry Disguised As A Feed Store

The Ministry Disguised As A Feed Store

Tony and Terri Fisher operate the Candler Feed And Seed Store on Smoky Park Highway in Candler, North Carolina...

But their store is so much more than pet, garden and farm supplies; they truly operate a ministry out of the store which is always filled with laughter and joy...   even on the Christmas Eve night that they sent Santa to jail.

I chat with Tony and Terri about having Santa arrested, how they met in an untraditional fashion at the time, and all the blessings they bring to the Candler community.

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Dec 13, 202046:29
Tragedy In The DuPont State Forest
Dec 05, 202001:27:18
How The DuPont State Forest Was Born
Nov 27, 202001:01:59
From Saving Rhinos To Capturing The Natural World, Benjamin Walls
Nov 18, 202046:53
How African Americans Found Their Dreams In A Timber Town
Nov 14, 202033:18
Discover The Pretty Place (The Fred W. Symmes Chapel)
Nov 09, 202029:44
How One Cherokee Finds Musical Symmetry In Culture And Faith
Oct 29, 202050:33
Are You Ready To Meet Bigfoot in Western North Carolina?
Oct 24, 202059:46
How Apples Saved The Blue Ridge Parkway
Oct 20, 202042:48
Catawba Falls, An Adventure Into A Fantasy World

Catawba Falls, An Adventure Into A Fantasy World

The Pisgah National Forest hosts an amazing assortment of waterfalls, but Catawba Falls takes it to a whole new level.  When you arrive at the foot of the falls you feel as if you have just walked into a fantasy movie.  The beauty is stunning.  However, many of us would have never been able to enjoy this waterfall if it hadn't been for the efforts of the Foothills Conservancy.

We visit with Foothills Conservancy Land Protection Director Tom Kenney about the role he and the conservancy played in making the falls available to all of us.

Read our blog about Catawba Falls

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Oct 16, 202024:42