Exploration Local
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 this relaxed conversational style podcast as host Mike Andress interviews Authors, Business Owners, Photographers, Athletes, Adventurers, Travelers and Friends who have a deep connection to the outdoors and directly influence the culture of the Blue Ridge. We’ll even explore the many ways nature & the outdoors can positivity influence our health and well being.
Exploration Local
Latest Episodes
Scars On The Mountain: The Story Behind The Story with Christopher Pike & Michael Foley
In this episode I sit down with Executive Producer Michael Foley and Director Christopher Pike to talk about Scars on the Mountain, their feature documentary now streaming on
Rooted in Place: Cullowheegee Farms, Handmade Soap, and Building a Life Around the Land with Sarah & Eric Rehmann
For Sarah and Eric Rehmann, a dream of a different kind of life eventually led them to the mountains of Western North Carolina — and to an eleven-acre property that became the foundation for Cullowhee...
The Future of the South Mountains with Andrew Kota
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Kota of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina as they celebrate 30 years of protecting the landscapes of western North Carolina. We talk about the work happening across eight counties, why protecting th...
Exploration Local: The Hidden Thread in Every Episode
What started as a podcast about trails, towns, rivers, and destinations has become something deeper: an exploration of the relationship between people and place.In this episode, I step back to trace how that realization formed over time....
Fan Mail
Thank you for the episode with Foley & Pike. I'm in Cattail and went through the storm, Ron & Paddy are my good friends and neighbors. This documentary was so beautifully made. We owe them such a debt of gratitude for telling out stories to the world.
Miami, Florida