Explore With RWD

How Apples Saved The Blue Ridge Parkway

If local historian Bill Carson and his sister hadn't purchased The Orchard at Altapass, the Blue Ridge Parkway would look much different today.  Roger W. Downes chats with Bill about this story and how America putting a man on the moon plays into it as well.  Then Bill dives into the story of how the settlers of Western North Carolina turned the tide in the American Revolutionary War due to their grit and determination to keep the British out of the mountains. Read our blog about the Orchard at AltapassLearn more about the Historic Orchard at Altapass when you visit www.altapassorchard.org.Follow us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @explorewithrwdVisit us online for other stories and adventures at www.explorewithrwd.com. --- 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

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 FallsVisit Explore With RWD for blogs, videos and fine art photos.Facebook: @explorewithrwdInstagram: @explorewithrwdTwitter: @explorewithrwdYoutube: Click Here--- 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