Exploration Local
Come journey with us as we explore and highlight the people and places that make the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains special and unique. We explore the towns, trails, rivers, scenic byways, businesses, and people that fuel the life & adventurous spirit in these mountains. Listen in on this relaxed conversational style podcast as host Mike Andress interviews Authors, Business Owners, Photographers, Athletes, Adventurers, Travelers and Friends who have a deep connection to the outdoors and directly influence the culture of the Blue Ridge. We’ll even explore the many ways nature & the outdoors can positivity influence our health and well being.
Exploration Local
Latest Episodes
Celebrating North Carolina's Great Trail State Day with Palmer McIntyre, Author of Trails & Treats
Five Towns, One Vision: Inside Visit Haywood’s 10-Year Destination Master Plan
From Rails to Trails: The Ecusta Trail’s Role in Linking Communities and Outdoor Spaces
Wander Far, Explore Local: A New Kind of Adventure
Preserving Appalachia: The Power of Documentary Storytelling with Mountainwater Films
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Happy Great State Trails day! Just finished Pod Cast…. Another awesome episode! Never stop doing this… Your Dad
Statesville, North Carolina