Explore With RWD

From Saving Rhinos To Capturing The Natural World, Benjamin Walls

I believe the quote "From humble beginnings come great things..." sums up our guest this episode, Natural World Photographer, Entrepreneur, and Conservationist Benjamin Walls.  He has dedicated his life to connecting you with the natural world and that driving passion has been challenging at times.  From struggling as a starving artist, to achieving five exhibits in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, and risking his life for his art when he faced down a roaring grizzly, Walls has overcome at every pivotal point in his journey to push his boundaries and reach new levels of success.He is as inspiring as he is charming, and he is our guest in this episode of Explore With RWD.  Listen now.Benjamin Walls Galleries 38 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28806 701 State Street, Bristol, VA 37620 BenjaminWalls.comWALLSabout Luxury Travel 38 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28806 701 State Street, Bristol, VA 37620 WALLSabout.comNorthern White Rhinos Project Donate--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support

How African Americans Found Their Dreams In A Timber Town

Sunburst Falls is beautiful to visit, but the town which it was named after gave African Americans of the early 1900's the opportunity to achieve the American Dream long before social justice came into play.  Sadly, that town has been "washed" away in history.   Join Nature Photographer and Journalist Roger W. Downes as he talks with Smoky Mountain News Staff Writer and Contributor to Asheville's NPR Radio Blue Ridge Public Radio Cory Vaillancourt about the forgotten history of Sunburst, North Carolina.Read more at ExploreWithRWD.comFollow us on facebook and instagram.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support

Discover The Pretty Place (The Fred W. Symmes Chapel)

High in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina stands the Pretty Place, the Fred W. Symmes Chapel .  Offering amazing views of the valley below  the Pretty Place is a popular venue for weddings, funerals, prayer and photographers.Join Roger W. Downes as he shares his experience there and explores the history of the Chapel with Director of Camp Operations for the YMCA Greenville Nicholas Patton.Directions to the Pretty PlaceVisitation Schedule for the Pretty PlaceSummer Camp at the Pretty PlaceSee the photos and videos of the Pretty Place at ExploreWithRWD.com.  Follow us on facebook and instagram @explorewithrwd.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support

How One Cherokee Finds Musical Symmetry In Culture And Faith

Two cultures collide in amazing symmetry in this award winning Native American Flutist and Cherokee storyteller.  Join me as Matthew Tooni (Tune-eye) shares his story of music, being nominated for a Native American Music Award and his calling to the Christian faith.  It is an amazing and inspiring story of dancing faith and culture. Hear Matthew Tooni's Music on Amazon Visit Matthew Tooni on facebookVisit us online for photos, videos, blogs and further podcast at Explore With RWD.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support

Are You Ready To Meet Bigfoot in Western North Carolina?

I had always believed in Bigfoot, but doubt lingered in my mind for a long time if my beliefs were accurate.  But then one early evening along the Blue Ridge Parkway my doubts were completely dosed.  I'll share my encounter with you and chat with the head of Bigfoot 9-1-1 and event organizer for the WNC Bigfoot Festival, John Bruner.  John will share some other sasquatch stories and all the details of how you can attend the 2021 WNC Bigfoot Festival in Marion, North Carolina.Visit us online for further stories at ExploreWithRWD.com.Follow us online at facebook, twitter, instagram and tiktok.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support