Adventures in Asheville

Get your Asheville Adventure on every first Tuesday on Big Blend Radio with innkeepers Steve and Karen Wilson, who along with special guests, share what there is to see and do in Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding regions including Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Episodes

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show is now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/  *** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery 
- JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
- KRISTA STEARNS - Owner of Mountain Mural Tours known for their colorful urban art tour through Downtown Asheville with its amazing collection of murals, graffiti, sculpture, and street art installations. More: https://mountainmuraltours.com/ and check out the Asheville Independent Restaurants Association that she talks about: https://airasheville.org/ 
PLUS,  HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer at https://hearjohnny.com/ - Poet and writer Susan Cummins Miller at http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/ - Musician James Byfield "Blind Lemon Pledge" at https://www.blindlemon-pledge.com/ - Author & travel writer Kathleen Walls at https://katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show are now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricane Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/  *** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery 
- JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
- NICOLE WILL - Co-Founder of Asheville Wellness Tours that offers customizable wellness and yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina. More at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ *** See their GOFUNDMe Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-wellness-tours-recovery 
PLUS,  HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Mark Rechler of Circus Mind Band - https://www.circusmindband.com/ - John Storch of The Cravens Band - https://cravenmusic.net/ - Author Mike Nemeth - https://mikenemethauthor.com/ - Musical duo Dennis Haklar & Steffie Moonlady - https://dennishaklar.com/ and https://steffiemoonlady.com/
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

Now weekly, Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville - Healing After Helene" Podcasts focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, Western North Carolina, and beyond.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. See their GOFUNDME fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - SAVANNAH TRANTHAM - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community. More at: https://www.appalachianwild.org/ 
PLUS,  HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Australian singer/songwriter Dino Jag - https://dinojag.com/ - Stone Whiskey Band - https://stonewhiskeyband.com/ - Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/- Singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman "AOEDE" - https://www.aoedemuse.com/ - Psychotherapist and author Jane Seskin - https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ - Arizona singer/songwriter Rachel Mari Kimber - https://freeyourspiritheal.wixsite.com/love 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
VISITING ASHEVILLE INFO: * OPEN ROADS & PLACES: https://always.exploreasheville.com/travel-advisory * OPEN PARKS - https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024

New episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show are now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricane Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/    - CINDY SMITH - Director of Development of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center. More: https://wildwnc.org/  - JAYDEN MARTIN - Spa Manager of Massage on Wheels & Asheville Massage & Bodywork (MOWAMB). More: https://www.ashevillemassagebodywork.com/ 
PARKS ARE NOW OPENING IN ASHEVILLE. See the list, here: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/ 
PLUS, HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Anthony Corder of Tora Tora: https://www.toratoramusic.com/ - Recording Artist Joey Stuckey: https://joeystuckey.com/ - Multi-instrumentalist Marlon Cherry: https://marloncherry1.bandcamp.com/album/fever-dreaming-in-lo-fi - Transformational Life Coach Shelley Whizin: https://shelleywhizin.com/ - Jon Dawson of Third of Never: https://www.electricforgiveness.com/ - Author Kimberly Hess: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - Guitarist Pierre Bensusan: https://www.pierrebensusan.com/ - Poet Lauren Martin: https://www.laurenmartin.net/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

As of now, new episodes of our monthly Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" Show will be weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricaen Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/    - JAY SCHULZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 
PLUS,  HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:* Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe Band - https://www.lillianaxe.com/ * Sully & Kev of The Walk-A-Bout Band - https://www.facebook.com/walkaboutband1/ * Hollywood Historian Steve Schneickert - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steve-schneickert-hollywood-history/ * Lea Brovedani "Soul Journey Doula" - https://souljourneydoula.com/ * Author Clifford Garstang - https://cliffordgarstang.com/ * Singer-songwriter Pamela Bedwell - https://pamelabedwellandpke.com/ * Travel writer Jo Clark - https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT, &  A COOL MUSIC PLAYLIST, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/    

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as well as the regular brewery tours you can take in this beautiful and historic city. 
Featured Guests - Cliff Mori, owner of Brew-Ed Tours - https://brew-ed.com/ - Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/    
Extra Features & Links to Help- Sausage Day: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-blend-radio-sausage-party/ - Music & Support Links: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/joey-stuckeys-alive-day-2024/ - Helene Benefit Concert on Monday, Noon EST: https://www.youtube.com/@bigblendradio 
TO HELP PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF FROM HURRICANE HELENE:– https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html     – https://appvoices.org/helene-relief/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/   
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024

Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest, held Oct 25-26, 2024 at the Orange Peel and Burial Beer's Eulogy. 
Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raising visual installations to set the mood for the southeast’s heaviest Halloween party! Check out the music line up and get your tickets, here: https://www.heavymountainfest.com/ 
Featured Guests are festival organizer Ray Worth, and Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/   
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/    
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "A Toast to The Arts," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024

From the Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Wellness Retreats and Foodie Fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show celebrates the month of August as American Adventures Month.
Featured Guests are Big Blend Radio regulars Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

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Big Blend Radio's ADVENTURES IN ASHEVILLE Podcast

Every 1st Tuesday on Big Blend Radio, innkeepers Steve and Karen Wilson share what there is to see and do in Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding regions including Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains National Park. They often bring special guests onto the show too!

Steve and Karen Wilson, aka “Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville,” own and run The Lion and the Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady Victorian Mansion in the heart of the Montford Historic District, known for its over 600 historic homes. The manicured lawns, luxurious decor, and welcoming innkeepers invite you in for an unforgettable stay at an exceptional value. This 1898 residence is in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. Plus, on your arrival, you are invited to enjoy a glass of Steve’s popular homemade craft brew, and to meet the inn mascots, Shih Tzu pups Ozzy and Lita! More at www.Lion-Rose.com

 

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Big Blend Radio podcasts are hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour.

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