Explore With RWD

Discover 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.

Come explore the Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. A beautiful botanical garden offering a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit Online: www.LakeLureFloweringBridge.orgDirections To Garden: https://goo.gl/maps/jYThrjAz97aSqCY9AView Roger's Photography: www.wncphotoart.com

Join natural world photographer Roger W. Downes as he chats with Palm Beach Zoo Animal Care Supervisor Callie Carpenter about the largest owl in the world, The Eurasian Eagle Owl. Learn more about the Palm Beach Zoo: www.palmbeachzoo.orgShop Natural World Prints: www.wncphotoart.com

One 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 the President and CEO of the Sea Otter Foundation and Trust, Diane Tomecek.Show Links:Sea Otter Foundation & Trusthttps://seaotterfoundat

Come 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 LINKS:White Squirrel Institutehttps://whitesquirrelinstitute.org/Visit Brevard, North Carolinahttps://explorebrevard.com/Roger W. Downes Pho

Come 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 wildlife only found in the canyon, the steps being taken by the National Park and Conservancy to help the eleven Native American Tribes surr

When European Sailors first came to America they swore they saw mermaids, but these were actually manatees. Now centuries later these gentle giants of the ocean are in real danger. Join natural world photographer and journalist Roger W. Downes as he discovers everything manatee with Save The Manatee Club Manatee Biologist Tiare Fridrich. You'll be surprised which land mammal manate

Looking for an outdoor adventure for the entire family? Try whitewater rafting in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Learn what you need to know before you go as Roger chats with Nantahala Outdoor Center Director of Outpost Operations Steven Foy about the basics of navigating your first whitewater adventure. Links:Nantahala Outdoor Centerhttps://noc.com/River

Gratherfather 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 discovers all that Grandfather Mountain offers with the Director of Education and Natural Resources of the Grandfather Mountain Steward

Want 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 habitats. How exactly is that money spent and on which projects? We chat with North Carolina Zoo Public Relations Officer Debbie Foster-