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 Jun 06, 2023

From floating bar and brewery crawls, to hiking and canoeing, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on what to experience this Summer in Asheville, North Carolina.
 
Featured guest is Cody Kelly, owner of Cedar Rock Adventures, a guided tour company that is committed to sharing the nature, majesty and adventure tucked away in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Whether you’re seeking a hiking adventure or a brewery hopping river tour with friends, their experienced guides are ready to share the beauty, nature and people that make this area so special. More: https://cedarrockadventures.com/
 
Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway, PIsgah National Forest, and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/
 
Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville
 

Tuesday May 02, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on what to experience in the Montford Historic District, the most historic neighbordhood in Asheville, North Carolina!FEATURED GUESTS- Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Uncle Ted from Gray Line Trolley Tours that include the Montford Historic District on their Haunted History and Christmas sightseeing tours: https://graylineasheville.com/ - John Russell Executive Director of the Montford Park Players, North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival: https://www.montfordparkplayers.org/ - Aaron Thomas, owner of Nine Mile, a Caribbean-inspired and vegetarian-friendly restaurant. https://ninemileasheville.com/ - Elaina Haile, owner of the Little Jumbo Bar, a comfortable neighborhood cocktail bar that features live jazz on select evenings: https://www.littlejumbobar.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023

From rescuing baby squirrels and birds to understanding wildlife that you may see while out on a hike, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Featured guest is 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/Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located 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. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023

From wildflowers and waterfalls, to festivals and events, the Biltmore Mansion and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Spring Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina.Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located 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. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 03, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on where to Eat, Drink & Be Merry in Beer City USA! More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/eat-drink-and-be-merry-in-asheville-north-carolina/FEATURED GUESTS- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see: www.lion-rose.com/- Nikki Mitchell - Highland Brewing Company - see: highlandbrewing.com/- John Godts and Liisa Andreassen - Cottage Cooking Asheville - see: cottagecookingasheville.com/- Mike Semenec - Dssolvr - see: dssolvr.com/- Joe Ragazzo - Two Trees Distilling - see: www.twotreesdistilling.com/- David Ackley & Andie Whigham - Ginger's Revenge - see: gingersrevenge.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 03, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on 23+ Must-Do Experiences in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2023. From breweries to rooftop cocktails, music stores to botanical gardens, comedy shows to historic sites, forest bathing to yoga with goats, the Biltmore Estate, and of course wildlife watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and chasing waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, there's something for everyone, and in all seasons. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/23-must-do-experiences-in-asheville-in-2023/FEATURED GUESTS - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see: https://www.lion-rose.com/- Kristy Tolley - Author of "100 Things to Do in Asheville Before You Die" - see: http://www.kristytolley.com/- Kaye Bentley - Ashville Rooftop Bar Tours - see: https://www.ashevillerooftopbartours.com/- Nicole Will - Asheville Wellness Tours - see: https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/- Kyle Samples - LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours - see: https://www.lazoomtours.com/Featured music is "Paradise Falls" by Love Bubble - see: https://www.reverbnation.com/lovebubblewnc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 03, 2023

Have you ever thought of being an innkeeper? Well, you’re not alone. The world of innkeeping is seeing an upsurge of new owners and innkeepers, often couples or families who have left the corporate grind behind and stepped into the world of hospitality.This episode of Big Blend Blend Radio's "Innkeeper Insider" features Steve and Karen Wilson "Mr. & Mrs. Wild," owners of The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more about the Inn, and check out our Q&A with them: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/innkeeper-insider-with-steve-karen-wilson-the-lion-and-the-rose-bb/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 03, 2023

From creepy hiking trails and cemetery wanderings to ghost tours and Halloween celebrations, this second episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show shares ghostly destinations and some frightfully haunting stories of Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ghostly-adventures-in-asheville/Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - https://lion-rose.com/- Uncle Ted White - Gray Line Trolley Tours - https://graylineasheville.com/Featured music on the show is "Dark Side of Love" by The Cravens - http://cravensongs.com/Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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