http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.comenPlaces & TravelCopyright Roger W. Downeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4f9d96161971b108013b1d7116096977.jpghttp://www.rogerwdownesphotography.comWed, 07 Sep 2022 01:53:01 +0000Roger W. DownesRoger W. Downesroger@rogerwdownesphotography.comCome along with natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he explores and shares the stories of new places, people, causes, wildlife, and cultures.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/careers-with-the-department-of-natural-resources--50711411
Meanwhile, explore Roger's photography at www.wncphotoart.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50711411Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:20:02 +0000Roger W. DownesDiscover what a career as a wildlife investigator is like as Roger chats with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Investigator Jason Hadsell about what a routine day is like. Meanwhile, explore Roger's photography at www.wncphotoart.com.
Meanwhile, explore Roger's photography at www.wncphotoart.com.]]>2045career,downes,game,investigator,natural,nature,odnr,ohio,roger,w,warden,worldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/explore-the-flowering-bridge-of-lake-lure-north-carolina--50552035
Visit Online: www.LakeLureFloweringBridge.org

Directions To Garden: https://goo.gl/maps/jYThrjAz97aSqCY9A

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Visit Online: www.LakeLureFloweringBridge.org

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Learn more about the Palm Beach Zoo: www.palmbeachzoo.org

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Show Links:

Sea Otter Foundation & Trust
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Sea Otter Walking On Land Video
https://youtu.be/jyN_6rmJ6pY?t=24

Combatting Urchin Barrens Blog
https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/blogs/combating-urchin-barrens-with-aquaculture

Otter Cams
https://www.elkhornslough.org/ottercam/

Roger W Downes Photography
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Instagram: @rogerwdownesphotography
Facebook: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48950096Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:26:05 +0000Roger W. DownesOne of the most adorable animals in the natural world is the Sea Otter. However, their role in the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem is much more important than what you may know. Join us as we learn about these adorable floating bundles of cuteness with...
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Sea Otter Foundation & Trust
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Sea Otter Walking On Land Video
https://youtu.be/jyN_6rmJ6pY?t=24

Combatting Urchin Barrens Blog
https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/blogs/combating-urchin-barrens-with-aquaculture

Otter Cams
https://www.elkhornslough.org/ottercam/

Roger W Downes Photography
Webite: http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
Instagram: @rogerwdownesphotography
Facebook: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>1576animals,nature,otter,sea,wildlifefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discover-the-rare-white-squirrels-of-the-blue-ridge-mountains--48696694
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https://explorebrevard.com/

Roger W. Downes Photography
http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48696694Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:00:02 +0000Roger W. DownesCome discover the rare white squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina. Director of the White Squirrel Institute Katy Rosenbrg shares some fascinating facts about this rare breed, including a somewhat disturbing fact surrounding their diet. PODCAST...
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http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>1730animals,asheville,brevard,carolina,downes,festival,mountains,north,roger,squirrel,white,wildlifefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deep-dive-into-the-grand-canyon--48592469
Grand Canyon Conservancy
www.grandcanyon.org
800-858-2808

Stevenson Travel Adventures
www.stevensontraveladventures.com

Roger W. Downes Photography
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IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48592469Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:02 +0000Roger W. DownesCome truly explore the Grand Canyon's secret fauna, flora, cultures, and history with the Grand Canyon Conservancy's Director of Marketing and Communications Mindy Riesenberg. Mindy will chat about the secret places to hike, the wildly colored...
Grand Canyon Conservancy
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800-858-2808

Stevenson Travel Adventures
www.stevensontraveladventures.com

Roger W. Downes Photography
www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography]]>1864arizona,educate,explore,grandcanyon,hike,hiking,learn,nativeamerican,nature,outdoors,vacation,wildlifefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fascinating-world-of-the-manatee--48531578
You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more.

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LIVE MANATEE CAM
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http://shorturl.at/ikqCZ

Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions)
888-404-3922

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You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more.

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SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB
http://www.SaveTheManatee.org

LIVE MANATEE CAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofub9xtWAvM

RESEARCH BOOK: The Florida Manatee (Biology & Conservation)
http://shorturl.at/ikqCZ

Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions)
888-404-3922

Roger W. Downes Photography
http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography
TK: @rogerwdownesphotography
TW: @rwdphotos]]>2271animal,animals,biologist,club,downes,educate,endangered,florida,fridrich,gulf,interview,learn,manatee,marine,oceans,roger,save,seacow,tiara,wildlifefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whitewater-rafting-what-to-know-before-you-go--48474027
Links:

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River Levels
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-index

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http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com

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Nantahala Outdoor Center
https://noc.com/

River Levels
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-index

Roger W. Downes Photography
http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com

Social Media:

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http://www.facebook.com/rogerwdownesphotography]]>2626adventure,kayaking,know,nantahala,nature,outdoors,rafting,river,to,what,whitewaterfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hiking-and-camping-a-mile-in-the-sky-grandfather-mountain--48288893Purchase tickets for Grandfather Mountain: www.grandfather.com
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Discover new places and experiences with Roger at www.explorewithrwd.com.]]>e22bb91a-6954-4e04-b51f-fc4f806c2a87Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:29:00 +0000Roger W. DownesGratherfather Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina holds a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to families wishing to take in amazing mountainous views.  Join Natural World Photographer Roger W. Downes as he...Purchase tickets for Grandfather Mountain: www.grandfather.com
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Discover new places and experiences with Roger at www.explorewithrwd.com.]]>2094blue,camping,hiking,mountains,ridgefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-save-wildlife-at-the-north-carolina-zoo--48288878How exactly is that money spent and on which projects?  We chat with North Carolina Zoo Public Relations Officer Debbie Foster-Fuchs and Curator of Herpetology Dustin Smith in Episode 21 of Explore With RWD.]]>6f4be15c-c932-4d36-8fa0-9bb9429536bcMon, 23 Aug 2021 19:41:13 +0000Roger W. DownesWant to help save an endangered species and preserve wildlife on the planet?  Then make a trip to the North Carolina Zoo (nczoo.org), because each time you purchase a ticket the proceeds go toward conservation efforts to save endangered species and...How exactly is that money spent and on which projects?  We chat with North Carolina Zoo Public Relations Officer Debbie Foster-Fuchs and Curator of Herpetology Dustin Smith in Episode 21 of Explore With RWD.]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-linville-gorge-wilderness-what-you-need-to-know--48288882Recreation and Trails Program Manager of The Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District, Lisa Jennings shares the challenges, permitting process, and beauty of the Linville Gorge Wilderness.
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E-mail Melanie about visiting at mcrowson@pari.edu
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E-mail Melanie about visiting at mcrowson@pari.edu
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I chat with Tony and Terri about having Santa arrested, how they met in an untraditional fashion at the time, and all the blessings they bring to the Candler community.
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I chat with Tony and Terri about having Santa arrested, how they met in an untraditional fashion at the time, and all the blessings they bring to the Candler community.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorewithrwd/support]]>3647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-apples-saved-the-blue-ridge-parkway--48288962Then 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. 
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