Exploration Local

by Mike Andress

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 ...

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Host

Mike Andress

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Recent guests

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Dorene O’Malley

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Brent Graves

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Shannon Odom

1 ep

Park Greer

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Palmer McIntyre

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Corrina Ruffieux

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Joan Lyons

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Emma Pindur

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Bob Peck

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Russ Towers

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Deb Hatley

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Bradley Spiegel

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Carol Groben

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Andrew Kota

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Recent episodes

The Future of the South Mountains with Andrew Kota

Jul 9, 2026

52m 09s

Exploration Local: The Hidden Thread in Every Episode

Jun 25, 2026

13m 59s

The Swannanoa Greenway: More Than a Trail | Bradley Spiegel & Carol Groben

Jun 10, 2026

40m 31s

Hatley Pointe: Rebuilding A North Carolina Ski Mountain Into A Year-Round Destination

May 20, 2026

57m 51s

Destination McDowell: Connecting Trails, Towns, and the Blue Ridge Experience

May 6, 2026

48m 50s

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Episodes

every 41 days

Avg length

40m 37s

13m 59s – 57m 51s

Range

Sep 2020 – Nov 2025

Topics

conservation, tourism +63

Guests

Andrew Kota +13 · last 14 eps

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Date	Episode	Topics	Guests	Brands	Places	Keywords	Sponsor	Length
7/9/26	The Future of the South Mountains with Andrew Kota✨	conservationlandscape protection+4	Andrew Kota	Foothills Conservancy of North CarolinaWilderness Gateway State Trail	North CarolinaSouth Mountains+3	conservationSouth Mountains+7	—	52m 09s
6/25/26	Exploration Local: The Hidden Thread in Every Episode✨	relationship between people and placeconservation+4	—	—	—	trailstowns+7	—	13m 59s
6/10/26	The Swannanoa Greenway: More Than a Trail \| Bradley Spiegel & Carol Groben✨	Swannanoa Greenwaycommunity planning+3	Bradley SpiegelCarol Groben	EquinoxFriends and Neighbors of Swannanoa	—	Swannanoa Greenwaycommunity planning+5	—	40m 31s
5/20/26	Hatley Pointe: Rebuilding A North Carolina Ski Mountain Into A Year-Round Destination✨	rebuildingski mountain+3	Deb Hatley	—	North CarolinaWolf Ridge+1	Hatley PointeWolf Ridge+5	—	57m 51s
5/6/26	Destination McDowell: Connecting Trails, Towns, and the Blue Ridge Experience✨	tourismtrails+3	Shannon Odom	McDowell County Tourism Development Authority	McDowell CountyWestern North Carolina+2	McDowell Countytrails+5	—	48m 50s
11/20/25	Born in Pisgah: The Cane Creek Story with Dorene O’Malley & Brent Graves✨	bicycle designmanufacturing+3	Dorene O’MalleyBrent Graves	Thudbuster seatpostInvert Gravel Fork+1	Pisgah	Cane Creekbicycle components+5	—	46m 27s
11/7/25	South Yellow Mountain Preserve: Park Greer Reveals The Work And Wonder Behind Protecting A Rare Appalachian Preserve✨	conservationland management+3	Park Greer	—	South Yellow Mountain PreserveAppalachian	South Yellow Mountain PreservePark Greer+3	—	54m 10s
10/14/25	Celebrating North Carolina's Great Trail State Day with Palmer McIntyre, Author of Trails & Treats✨	North CarolinaGreat Trail State+4	Palmer McIntyre	Trails & Treats	North Carolina	North CarolinaGreat Trail State+6	—	37m 12s
6/11/25	Five Towns, One Vision: Inside Visit Haywood’s 10-Year Destination Master Plan✨	outdoor tourismmountain communities+3	Corrina Ruffieux	Visit Haywood	Haywood County	tourismcommunity planning+5	—	44m 31s
5/21/25	From Rails to Trails: The Ecusta Trail’s Role in Linking Communities and Outdoor Spaces✨	rail-to-trailcommunity connections+3	Joan LyonsEmma Pindur	—	North CarolinaHendersonville+2	Ecusta TrailHendersonville+6	—	52m 57s
4/24/25	Wander Far, Explore Local: A New Kind of Adventure✨	adventureoutdoor experiences+4	—	—	ColoradoAspen+5	adventuregreenways+6	—	23m 42s
3/20/25	Preserving Appalachia: The Power of Documentary Storytelling with Mountainwater Films✨	documentary storytellingAppalachia+3	Bob Peck	Mountainwater FilmsAsheville Tea Company	AppalachiaWestern North Carolina	documentarystorytelling+5	—	38m 07s
2/14/25	Rising Above the Storm: The Resilience and Community Spirit Behind Second Gear's Revival✨	resiliencecommunity spirit+4	Russ Towers	Second Gear	AshevilleWest Asheville+1	resiliencecommunity strength+5	—	35m 32s
1/21/25	Skiing/Riding Beyond the Ordinary at Hatley Pointe✨	skiingtravel+4	—	—	Hatley Pointe Ski ResortWestern North Carolina	Hatley Pointeski resort+6	—	22m 35s