Explore With RWD

A Deep Dive Into The Grand Canyon

Come truly explore the Grand Canyon's secret fauna, flora, cultures, and history with the Grand Canyon Conservancy's Director of Marketing and Communications Mindy Riesenberg. Mindy will chat about the secret places to hike, the wildly colored wildlife only found in the canyon, the steps being taken by the National Park and Conservancy to help the eleven Native American Tribes surrounding the Canyon, and much more.Grand Canyon Conservancywww.grandcanyon.org800-858-2808Stevenson Travel Adventureswww.stevensontraveladventures.comRoger W. Downes Photographywww.rogerwdownesphotography.comIG: @rogerwdownesphotographyFB: @rogerwdownesphotography

The Fascinating World of the Manatee

When European Sailors first came to America they swore they saw mermaids, but these were actually manatees. Now centuries later these gentle giants of the ocean are in real danger. Join natural world photographer and journalist Roger W. Downes as he discovers everything manatee with Save The Manatee Club Manatee Biologist Tiare Fridrich. You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more.LINKS AND NUMBERS MENTIONED IN PODCASTSAVE THE MANATEE CLUBhttp://www.SaveTheManatee.orgLIVE MANATEE CAMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofub9xtWAvMRESEARCH BOOK: The Florida Manatee (Biology & Conservation)http://shorturl.at/ikqCZFlorida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions)888-404-3922Roger W. Downes Photographyhttp://www.rogerwdownesphotography.comIG: @rogerwdownesphotographyFB: @rogerwdownesphotographyTK: @rogerwdownesphotographyTW: @rwdphotos

Whitewater Rafting - What To Know Before You Go

Looking for an outdoor adventure for the entire family? Try whitewater rafting in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Learn what you need to know before you go as Roger chats with Nantahala Outdoor Center Director of Outpost Operations Steven Foy about the basics of navigating your first whitewater adventure. Links:Nantahala Outdoor Centerhttps://noc.com/River Levelshttps://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-indexRoger W. Downes Photographyhttp://www.rogerwdownesphotography.comSocial Media:Roger W. Downes Photographyhttp://www.instagram.com/rogerwdownesphotographyhttp://www.facebook.com/rogerwdownesphotography

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.comView Roger's Photography: www.rogerwdownesphotography.comDiscover new places and experiences with Roger at www.explorewithrwd.com.

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.