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Boys was inspired by Dr. Roger Newman's family history during the Great Depression and Jim Crow era. It's a fascinating story with central themes of brotherhood, racial hostility, friendship, kindness and the effect of war on the minds of young soldiers. Roger Newman, M.D. has been voted by his peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America." A nationally known OB-GYN specializing in the care of women with multiple gestations, he has authored two hundred scientific papers. The narrative introduces Pete and Alex as brothers, raised together on a dairy farm in the Great Smokey Mountains during the Great Depression. Their hometown is beset by the ignorance and racial intolerance of the post- Reconstruction South. For the two boys, those challenges are magnified because Pete is white and Alex is black. Hear the inside story on Boys and the sheer enjoyment that Dr. Newman garners from writing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Roger Newman, M.D. has been voted by his peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America." A nationally known OB-GYN specializing in the care of women with multiple gestations, he has authored two hundred scientific papers. Today, Dr. Newman debuts his newest novel Boys. The narrative introduces Pete and Alex as brothers, raised together on a dairy farm in the Great Smokey Mountains during the Great Depression. Their hometown is beset by the ignorance and racial intolerance of the post- Reconstruction South. For the two boys, those challenges are magnified because Pete is white and Alex is black. Hear the inside story on Boys and the sheer enjoyment that Dr. Newman garners from writing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
On September 25, 1981, a 58-year-old woman mysteriously vanished while hiking a familiar Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Moments after walking ahead of her friends, she disappeared without a trace. Strange behaviors leading up to that day—including unusual phone calls and missed commitments—only deepened the mystery. Despite exhaustive searches, her fate remains unknown. Was she lost, abducted, or did she deliberately disappear? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Thelma Polly Melton in Great Smokey Mountains National Park.Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownCheck out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:Crime Off The GridOff The TrailsThe Peanut Butter and Mountains PodcastThe Weirdos We Know Who Runs This ParkNew Patreon Shoutouts: John E Farris, Jasmina Vodenicar, Amy FriedlWant to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubePresented by Unknown Media Group.Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert Research: Cherish GreenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.
This week Jim and Richard discuss snow in Kentucky, New Years festivities, The Great Smokey Mountains, mail carriers, a Creed and Bee Gees revival, movies, music, books, and much more. Enjoy!
Segment 1, December 21st, 2024 Visit the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors at Shop.JesseBrowns.Com or when in Charlotte. Segment Highlights: Laurel Falls Trails is closing in the Great Smokey Mountains for renovations and rehabilitation. Laurel Falls is 80 feet tall and the trails sees over 300,000 visitors Things You'll Learn by Listening: New viewing stations and improved parking are being done to manage over-crowding in the busiest national park in the system. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown's.
Release Date: 03-28-22What makes a bear dog? What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear? Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association's annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia. In this episode listeners will hear from legendary bear hunters. These men have hundreds of years of combined experience in hunting black bear and breeding top bear dogs. Men like Ira Jones, Roy Clark, Ray and James Brown and Rodney Burris share their experience with the hunting public in this one of a kind episode. The Plott Historian, John Jackson, shares his views and perspective. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here!www.HoundsmanXP.com►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks.|
Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS: HEART OF NATIONAL PARKS The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date: 09/21/2024 Nestled between North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park stands as a testament to the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of America's landscapes. Elizabeth takes us deep into the park, uncovering why this majestic region is often called the heart and soul of the national park system. With its mist-covered peaks, roaring waterfalls, and an array of wildlife, the Smokies are a sanctuary for outdoor lovers. The park's rolling hills and peaceful meadows have welcomed millions of visitors, offering a timeless retreat for those seeking to reconnect with nature and history. ### FOOD AND TRAVEL NATION FAST FACTS About the show: Food And Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty is the fusion of food and travel. This fresh, compelling nationally-syndicated weekend program includes information for homesteading, traveling, gardening, taste tests, and in a twist, listeners hear what restaurant servers say about customers. Website: Food And Travel Nation.com Social Media Sites: Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) } Truth Social | You Tube Live Broadcast: Saturday 5pm LISTEN ANYTIME Executive Producer: Michael Serio Email: FoodTravelUSA@proton.me Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food And Travel Nation was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF'S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success. We are ready to deliver a fresh, tight, first-class show to your station from our digital studio utilizing Comrex Access and our own automation system.
The boys head to the Great Smokey Mountains to bring you the disappearance of Trenny Lynn Gibson who vanished while on a school field trip. Visit patreon.com/mysteriousbrews today and become a "BrewsCrew" member. You will receive weekly episodes early, Patreon exclusive episodes, and a sense of pride for helping your two favorite basement dwelling idiots. If you can't find it in your heart to contribute monthly, then head over to Apple iTunes and leave the boys a 5-star review.
We are talking about the Great Smokey Mountains in this episode and how I used points to stay in two different towns along the way. We explored Gatlinburg, TN & Helen, GA along with the beautiful park of course using points. Free Resource: https://pointstooparadise.ck.page/66263402f7Connect with Megan on Instagram: Travel on Points | Points To Paradise | Megan Lanford (@pointstooparadise) • Instagram photos and videosTravel Points Academy: points-too-paradise.teachable.com/p/pointstooparadiseBest Credit Card Offers: Best Offers for Points Too Paradise (travelfreely.com)
Oh no, Godzilla is attacking the podcast, well, maybe it is the other way around. This week for the podcast we review the movie "Godzilla Minus One" now streaming on Netflix. First, Bryan gives us a rundown of his trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. Then we play a great game of Catch That Quotable. Marcus give us his rant against the delays to Marvel's Blade. Then we finally give our full review of "Godzilla Minus One." Follow Us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/FilmsInBlackandWhiteRemember you can join our patty family, and help produce the show by going to Patreon.com/filmsinblackandwhiteLinks:https://www.vulture.com/article/marvel-blade-casting-release-date-details.htmlPlugs:Support the Mantra: Never Offended Always Humble - https://linktr.ee/MarcusJ.DestinColor Me Confetti Shop - www.etsy.com/shop/colormeconfettishop
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Deadly Mountains - Das Mysteriöse Verschwinden von Trenny Gibson. Am 8. Oktober 1976 verschwand Trenny Gibson auf mysteriöse Art und Weise bei einem Wanderausflug ihrer Schule in die Great Smokey Mountains. Zuletzt wurde sie gesehen, wie sie sich auf dem Wanderweg in die Hocke bewegte, zur Seite lauschte und irgendetwas zu sehen schien. Als die anderen Schüler nur kurz unaufmerksam waren und dann erneut zu Trenny sahen, war sie bereits weg. Was ist da passiert? Wo ist Trenny geblieben und wie konnte sie von einem Moment auf den Andern plötzlich so verschwinden? Wir versuchen einen Blick auf die Great Smokey Mountains zu werfen, Trennys Umfeld und den möglichen Theorien dazu, was an diesem Tag geschehen sein könnte. «Gehe nicht, wohin der Weg führen mag, sondern dorthin, wo kein Weg ist, und hinterlasse eine Spur.» Jean Paul Musik Lizenziert durch Epidemicsound Interessiert auch einmal Live dabei zu sein? Dann folgt uns auf Twitch und Instagram um keinen Termin zu verpassen: https://www.twitch.tv/project_scare https://www.instagram.com/project_s.c.a.r.e/ Unsere Privaten Instagram Accounts findet ihr @sandra_aurorakat & @Holyzicke Abonniert und bewertet uns hier oder überall wo ihr unseren Podcast hört
Have you ever wondered who Charlies Bunion was named after or why there are two balds with the same name? On today's Iconic Location episode, we are exploring the mystery of Charlies Bunion.
Don and his many guests cover all sorts of topics ranging from the weather finally becoming fall as November arrives, whether or not a Black bear hunting season could be on the horizon, how 2024 could be known as the year of the low water levels, have you ever been up to the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennesse, an incredible record-setting catch off the coast of Alabama happened this past week, and if Jeff Landry could maybe get the ball rolling on the water access issue that people have been faced with.
Long long time friend of the show joins us for this episode and we talk about a lot. Mostly about what the swimbait world was like when we got into swimbaits and just how much has changed since then. We get to hear stories from Colin about fishing around the Great Smokey Mountains and we compare his river systems to mine here in southern middle Michigan. A fun episode of 2 friends just talking and reminiscing about the days past. Colin's socials: IG: Colin_tillman1 Check out Leviathan Rods, and use code scales20 at check out for 20% off all your rod purchases! https://www.leviathanrods.com Check out the new official SNT tackle shop sponsor, Lake Pro Tackle! Use code "SCALES" at checkout for 15% off your order of any conventional or Swimbait-related products! https://lakeprotackle.com/ Pro Bass Adventures Mexico is the only company with lodges on both Lake El Salto and Lake Lake Baccarac in western Mexico. More 10+ pound monster bass have consistently been caught from these two lakes than anywhere else on earth. If you are considering a Mexico bass fishing trip, look no further. https://www.mexicofishing.net/index.html Meat Crafters is now offering 10% off their site when you use code SCALESNSLICES at checkout! This is small batch meat made with immense quality and attention to detail. My favorite product of theirs so far is the Raging Brats! Made with real local brewed IPA and fresh ingredients to complement the whole Brat, it's no surprise why this is my favorite! https://www.meatcrafters.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sntpod/support
For our second trip to the forge the guys get to meet four competitors who are also making a return trip as return combatants. Each one had been on the show previously but lost, so this is actually a shot at redemption for the contestantsThis time around we've got Josh, a man who infuriates Brian. Robby, a man who calls himself "the blacksmithing cowboy of the Great Smokey Mountains." Chad, who says the word "forge-a-licious" at least 63 times in the episode. And finally a very orb of a man that captures the hearts of all that see him, RayWatching Forged in Fire is quite the experience so join us as Van (blacksmithing verb)'s Brian and Spencer over the coals and into the quench tank. There's also a super bonus surprise here for you... it's a skit! (note: skit will get its own YouTube video soon... so keep an eye out for it)This one was a lot of fun so check it out!
The boys are back after a bit of a summer break to bring you the live recap throughout a road trip across North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. A lost snake draft a week ago and a grueling trek across the great smokey mountains bring you some all time ramblings. Back to our regularly scheduled programing later this week.
Heading into the woods for dinner as we forage for dinner. We'll sample mushrooms in the Great Smokey Mountains, wild greens by the railroad tracks in Abruzzo, herbs in Serbia and much more! [Ep 231] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded231/ Vesna Plakanis talks about the Great Smokey Mountains on Destination Eat Drink A Walk in the Woods – Great Smoky Mountains National Park nature guides Katie Parla talks about Rome on Destination Eat Drink Katie Parla's website Gola, Katie's podcast Asher Boote's restaurants Daisy's and Hillside Kitchen Asher Boote on Destination Eat Drink Mary Novakovich's book “My Family and Other Enemies” Mary Novakovich talks Serbia & Croatia on Destination Eat Drink Culinary Adventure Co. website Kevin Durkee talks Nova Scotia on Destination Eat Drink
Graceland, Dollywood, the Great Smokey Mountains and the Blues, all things Tennesee is known for across America and the world.We know that there are LGBTQ+ folks living in this state and some we know who have moved there recently.So, what are the best gay cities in Tennessee? We'll share the top two based the data we've pulled from The Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index, city-level cost of living, the US Census data on incomes and Zillow's data on housing and rent prices. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe Follow us: Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money TwitterQueer Money Instagram
Seven and a half years ago, Brad Ryan was struggling to finish his veterinary program at Ohio State University. For the first time in his life, he began feeling suicidal, and not long after, one of his classmates took their own life. This sent him into a tailspin; he knew he needed a break. He recalled a moment a few years earlier when he was chatting with his grandmother, Joy, and she admitted to never seeing a mountain in her life. With that moment in mind, Brad called his grandmother and started planning their first trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. Thus began a 50,000 mile journey for Brad and Joy. Brad is now a veterinarian and mental health advocate, famous on social media for his travels with his grandmother. They've flown to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands to reach their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks, and will visit their final park in American Samoa this year when Joy turns 93. Brad shares the critical perspective intergenerational relationships give us in our dark nights of the soul, and that we really need to find someone who's been in our corner. As Brad astutely notes, “A dark day, a dark week, a dark month, a dark quarter is not a dark life. It's not the totality of what's possible for our future.” ---- Follow Brad and Joy Ryan's travels on Instagram and Facebook. Want to support the “In the Details” podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website. ---- **This podcast and its contents are a resource for educational and informational purposes only and should not take the place of a skilled therapist or emergency services. If you are in crisis, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.8255. If your issue is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Outside of the U.S., please call your nearest hospital for local resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seven and a half years ago, Brad Ryan was struggling to finish his veterinary program at Ohio State University. For the first time in his life, he began feeling suicidal, and not long after, one of his classmates took their own life. This sent him into a tailspin; he knew he needed a break. He recalled a moment a few years earlier when he was chatting with his grandmother, Joy, and she admitted to never seeing a mountain in her life. With that moment in mind, Brad called his grandmother and started planning their first trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. Thus began a 50,000 mile journey for Brad and Joy. Brad is now a veterinarian and mental health advocate, famous on social media for his travels with his grandmother. They've flown to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands to reach their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks, and will visit their final park in American Samoa this year when Joy turns 93. Brad shares the critical perspective intergenerational relationships give us in our dark nights of the soul, and that we really need to find someone who's been in our corner. As Brad astutely notes, “A dark day, a dark week, a dark month, a dark quarter is not a dark life. It's not the totality of what's possible for our future.” ---- Follow Brad and Joy Ryan's travels on Instagram and Facebook. Want to support the “In the Details” podcast? Make sure to visit Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, then rate it five stars and share it with your community! You can also stop by Karen Allen's website. ---- **This podcast and its contents are a resource for educational and informational purposes only and should not take the place of a skilled therapist or emergency services. If you are in crisis, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.8255. If your issue is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Outside of the U.S., please call your nearest hospital for local resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome! We discuss goofballs, home temperatures, The Great Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge, hills have eyes, observing humans, Jesus, a piss jar, physical therapy, women with traps, heroin war, Chris went to a castle, and more! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQ4PPN8q1VN8z0P8l7BGXA Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2A5SILw0XctcvgMhP28IE3 Clips on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/yellinggrandma/ https://www.instagram.com/coryxxx/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisrobertsonx/ https://twitter.com/chrisrobertsonx https://twitter.com/coryxxx email: yellinggrandma69@gmail.com Royalty Free Music Intro from Bensound
Thursday, March 9th11:30 AM Registration OpensNOON Dealers Open (closing at 6:00 PM)1:00 PM Lecture: Mike Hummer2:30 PM Lecture: David Ginn4:00 PM Lecture: Jon Armstrong7:45 PM Sterlini LIVE “Magical Mayhem”9:30 PM Hypnosis Show Bill Gladwell View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode: 00:00:18 - We take off from Houston for our magical journey to Knoxville, Tennessee where we will be picked up by Tom Vorjohan and driven to Pigeon Forge in the Great Smokey Mountains for the Winter Carnival of Magic 00:04:25 - Tom Vorjohan, Talent Chairman for the WCM, and Scott talk in the car about the upcoming convention.00:09:34 - John and Tamara Sterlini and Jay join Scott for breakfast on the first day of the WCM. This is their first WCM and will be dealers and appear on the Friday night show.00:19:11 - Pattrick Prysczecki of Patt's Mats talks about his new printing process for close-up pads00:23:28 - Jon Armstrong is one of the performers and lecturers who talks about what will be in his lecture which is all new and includes new stuff00:34:47 - Jeffery Alan is the curator at the American Museum of Magic in Marshall , Michigan, who talks about their opening of the new season.00:41:15 - Tim Felix, Midwest Magic, recently closed his brick and mortar magic shop and discusses its dissolution after 26 years and his plans for the online shop.00:49:34 - Ed Ripley, Contest Chairman, talks about the contests at this convention and why they are important. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here
Today we're taking a deep dive into the life of the one and only Dolly Parton - the queen of rhinestones, wigs, and big hair. We start in the Great Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee where Dolly grew up, singing and playing music from an early age. We find out how Dolly got her big break in Nashville, and how she met her very secretive husband of 57 years, Carl Dean. We break down Dolly's classic looks and phrases and her extensive philanthropy work including the Imagination Library and donating $1 million to COVID19 research. And because we can't help ourselves, we do a line reading from the infamous Dolly Parton, Barbara Walters interview. This is DOLLY PARTON! Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram at @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @Rightanswersmostly Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rightanswersmostly Use code RAM10 at https://cpcswim.com Use code RAM10 at Carawayhome.com
Yeah. Yeah. An end of year clip show. But we've talked to some awesome people in the last twelve months, and we want to share some of the many highlights. As a special Festive treat, Investories presents some mindset shift tips you can implement today. Love Investories? Get in touch. Especially if you want to build in 2023. Investories is looking for people interested in Mindset, Seller financing and STR and MTR strategies to receive live mentoring to level up their journey. Happy Holidays Investories Fam. Rather than spreading festive cheer, I'm trying to keep COVID to myself. But we continue! Alex lives in Southern California and worked on the front lines battling the COVID pandemic, and helping patients as a Respiratory Therapist and has been in the real estate game for a while now. As a child, he first learned about real estate while watching his family members operate a motel on the Las Vegas strip. He then went on to investing in long term rentals (LTRs) in the early 2000's while also launching his career in healthcare as a respiratory therapist. Unfortunately, with the crash in 2008, Alex learned the more unforgiving side of real estate and had to real back his portfolio. Over the next several years, Alex continued to progress in his carrer as a respiratory therapist. He and his wife (whose also a respiratory therapist) focused on their family and grew from a family of 2 to a family of 6, welcoming 4 wonderful children. By 2015 or so, they were ready to take another swing at real estate! Their CPA was actually the one that advised them to consider short term rentals for the tax benefits. Taking their CPA up on his advice, they purchased a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. This turned into a wildly successful investment. In Alex's words "it was an ATM machine". Alex and his wife have since continued to buy short term rentals, which allowed his wife to walk away from her carreer in healthcare to spend more time with family and on the business. These days, Alex continues to work as a respiratory therapist and runs an online community supporting other healthcare professionals who want to get into real estate investing. He's incredibly passionate about helping others recognize their own financial freedom through real estate investing and he continues to give as much as he can to the community! Struggling with getting the numbers right? Stuck on CAP Rate? Struggling with expenses? This is the episode for you. Today, Investories welcomes Ryan Rex. Ryan is an underwriter with experience in taking down dozens of deals with Real Focus Capital. Ryan understands underwriting and sets out the hacks, tips and rules to better underwrite. Especially in a recession. Ryan has agreed to come on the pod again to answer your questions - so ask 'em; on instagram or via investoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you to every listener of the Investories Podcast. We appreciate you! If you liked this episode and have burning question, email us at investoriespodcast@gmail.com Guest Instas: Stacey Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/realestaceyy/ Jason Rash: https://www.instagram.com/jasonrash/ Jason Drees: https://www.instagram.com/jasondreescoaching/ Scott Morse: https://www.instagram.com/lamassuleads/ Investories: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus
Happy Holidays Investories Fam. Rather than spreading festive cheer, I'm trying to keep COVID to myself. But we continue! Alex lives in Southern California and worked on the front lines battling the COVID pandemic, and helping patients as a Respiratory Therapist and has been in the real estate game for a while now. As a child, he first learned about real estate while watching his family members operate a motel on the Las Vegas strip. He then went on to investing in long term rentals (LTRs) in the early 2000's while also launching his career in healthcare as a respiratory therapist. Unfortunately, with the crash in 2008, Alex learned the more unforgiving side of real estate and had to real back his portfolio. Over the next several years, Alex continued to progress in his carrer as a respiratory therapist. He and his wife (whose also a respiratory therapist) focused on their family and grew from a family of 2 to a family of 6, welcoming 4 wonderful children. By 2015 or so, they were ready to take another swing at real estate! Their CPA was actually the one that advised them to consider short term rentals for the tax benefits. Taking their CPA up on his advice, they purchased a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. This turned into a wildly successful investment. In Alex's words "it was an ATM machine". Alex and his wife have since continued to buy short term rentals, which allowed his wife to walk away from her carreer in healthcare to spend more time with family and on the business. These days, Alex continues to work as a respiratory therapist and runs an online community supporting other healthcare professionals who want to get into real estate investing. He's incredibly passionate about helping others recognize their own financial freedom through real estate investing and he continues to give as much as he can to the community! Struggling with getting the numbers right? Stuck on CAP Rate? Struggling with expenses? This is the episode for you. Today, Investories welcomes Ryan Rex. Ryan is an underwriter with experience in taking down dozens of deals with Real Focus Capital. Ryan understands underwriting and sets out the hacks, tips and rules to better underwrite. Especially in a recession. Ryan has agreed to come on the pod again to answer your questions - so ask 'em; on instagram or via investoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you to every listener of the Investories Podcast. We appreciate you! If you liked this episode and have burning question, email us at investoriespodcast@gmail.com Alex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_alexsabio Alpha Geek Capital: https://alphageekcapital.com/ Investories: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus
What an amazing story shared by Alex Sabio. Alex lives in Southern California and worked on the front lines battling Covid and helping patients as a Respiratory Therapist and has been in the real estate game for a while now. As a child, he first learned about real estate while watching his family members operate a motel on the Las Vegas strip. He then went on to investing in long term rentals (LTRs) in the early 2000's while also launching his career in healthcare as a respiratory therapist. Unfortunately, with the crash in 2008, Alex learned the more unforgiving side of real estate and had to real back his portfolio. Over the next several years, Alex continued to progress in his carrer as a respiratory therapist. He and his wife (whose also a respiratory therapist) focused on their family and grew from a family of 2 to a family of 6, welcoming 4 wonderful children. By 2015 or so, they were ready to take another swing at real estate! Their CPA was actually the one that advised them to consider short term rentals for the tax benefits. Taking their CPA up on his advice, they purchased a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. This turned into a wildly successful investment. In Alex's words "it was an ATM machine". Alex and his wife have since continued to buy short term rentals, which allowed his wife to walk away from her carreer in healthcare to spend more time with family and on the business. These days, Alex continues to work as a respiratory therapist and runs an online community supporting other healthcare professionals who want to get into real estate investing. He's incredibly passionate about helping others recognize their own financial freedom through real estate investing and he continues to give as much as he can to the community! Links from the show: https://flow.page/alexsabio Healthcare Professionals Investing in Real Estate Instagram @the_real_alexsabio @menapace_realestate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dave-menapace/support
June 14th, 1969. A young boy sets off on a camping trip with family in the Great Smoky Mountains. On the second day, a group of kids, including the young boy, decided to play a prank on the adults by hiding in the woods next to the campground. After less than five minutes, the group of kids returned but the boy was nowhere to be found. In the following weeks, the largest search and rescue operation in NPS history (to this day) failed to find any clues as to what happened. Join us this week as investigate the puzzling disappearance of Dennis Martin. New Patreon Shout outs - Ceci Butler, Spencer Hanson, Felisa Acevedo, Megan Lord, Nikki Diaz, Trista Shah, Kate Roadnight Brooks, Peter Fitzsimmons, Jeannine K Manny, Claire Summers, Alexa Willis, & Leigh Dyer Episode suggestion shoutout: Derrick Lawson Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown) Want to call into the show and leave us a message? Now you can! Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube Want to advertise on the podcast? Visit the following link to learn more. Advertise on Locations Unknown Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble. You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown
Richard Powers schreibt Bücher, die selbst Barack Obama ins Schwärmen bringen. Der preisgekrönte US-amerikanische Schriftsteller plädiert eindringlich dafür, unser Eingebettetsein in die Natur anzuerkennen und uns nicht für die Krone der Schöpfung zu halten. Richard Powers ist ein Multitalent. In seinen Romanen verarbeitet der Pulitzer Preisträger gleichermassen naturwissenschaftliche wie philosophische, religiöse oder musikalische Themen. In jüngster Zeit hat er sich dem verborgenen Leben der Natur und insbesondere jenem der Bäume verschrieben. Er, der lange keine Eiche von einer Buche zu unterscheiden wusste, fand im stark gerodeten Redwood Nationalpark die Liebe zur Natur. Heute gilt seine zentrale Sorge der Entfremdung des Menschen von seiner natürlichen Umgebung. Unsere Kultur sei besessen vom Glauben an die Einzigartigkeit des Menschen und halte die Natur für einen blossen Rohstofflieferanten – dabei seien wir Teil eines grossen Ganzen. Powers ist sich sicher: Um ein Umdenken in der Klimafrage zu erwirken, reichen keine Argumente, es braucht Geschichten. Diese kommen ihm denn auch auf Wanderungen durch die Great Smokey Mountains in den Sinn, einem der ältesten Wälder der Welt, wo Powers inzwischen wohnt. So entstand auch sein jüngstes Buch «Erstaunen». Im Gespräch mit Olivia Röllin erinnert sich Richard Powers an eine prägende Begegnung mit einem jahrtausendealten Mammutbaum, erzählt von der Empathiefähigkeit des Menschen und denkt darüber nach, warum wir das «Konzept Kinder» durch Verwandtschaft ersetzen sollten.
Join me and Jenna as we regale you all with our tales from The Great Smokey Mountains! We discuss the beautiful sites, The Titanic Museum, Moonshine, swimin' holes, almost dying while tubing, "Duck Hunting", Jeep life, and so much more! Thank you for listening on #tuneintuesdays! We appreciate all of the listens! If you would like to be on the show, please reach out! You can email me directly at bitterandjadedpodcast@gmail.com or you can visit our website at https://www.bitterandjadedpodcast.com Thank you so much for listening to our show!
Richard Powers schreibt Bücher, die selbst Barack Obama ins Schwärmen bringen. Der preisgekrönte US-amerikanische Schriftsteller plädiert eindringlich dafür, unser Eingebettetsein in die Natur anzuerkennen und uns nicht für die Krone der Schöpfung zu halten. Richard Powers ist ein Multitalent. In seinen Romanen verarbeitet der Pulitzer Preisträger gleichermassen naturwissenschaftliche wie philosophische, religiöse oder musikalische Themen. In jüngster Zeit hat er sich dem verborgenen Leben der Natur und insbesondere jenem der Bäume verschrieben. Er, der lange keine Eiche von einer Buche zu unterscheiden wusste, fand im stark gerodeten Redwood Nationalpark die Liebe zur Natur. Heute gilt seine zentrale Sorge der Entfremdung des Menschen von seiner natürlichen Umgebung. Unsere Kultur sei besessen vom Glauben an die Einzigartigkeit des Menschen und halte die Natur für einen blossen Rohstofflieferanten – dabei seien wir Teil eines grossen Ganzen. Powers ist sich sicher: Um ein Umdenken in der Klimafrage zu erwirken, reichen keine Argumente, es braucht Geschichten. Diese kommen ihm denn auch auf Wanderungen durch die Great Smokey Mountains in den Sinn, einem der ältesten Wälder der Welt, wo Powers inzwischen wohnt. So entstand auch sein jüngstes Buch «Erstaunen». Im Gespräch mit Olivia Röllin erinnert sich Richard Powers an eine prägende Begegnung mit einem jahrtausendealten Mammutbaum, erzählt von der Empathiefähigkeit des Menschen und denkt darüber nach, warum wir das «Konzept Kinder» durch Verwandtschaft ersetzen sollten. Eine Wiederholung der Sternstunde Religion.
The view from the top is always beautiful - even if your legs hurt getting there. It's also less crowded; start. Be different. Start climbing now! -- Steps for Success in Life I remember standing in a parking lot in the Great Smokey Mountains surrounded by tourists and the smell of hot engines. We were about to hike to the Clingmans' Dome observation tower - 6,644 feet above sea level. There is a sign at the beginning of the trail that warns hikers that the hike is considered strenuous, the average person will take 30-minutes to complete, and there are places to take a break along the way. While reading the sign, two conversions caught my attention - A couple that had driven hours to get there said, “They say it might be foggy at the top. Let's not and say we did.” Then my wife said, “I think we should do it non-stop and in half the time. Let's go!” With that, we headed up the hill with our thighs burning. We passed hundreds of hikers giving up on the trailside benches; even more, had turned back as they hiked through the fog, but we kept going. As we closed in on our goal of 15-minutes, we broke through the final layer of fog and found a beautiful day and a 100-mile view in all directions waiting for us when we arrived. That's the thing about setting big goals and going for them. Even if you can't see the outcome from your starting point, your goals and mission will carry you to your vision. Yes, your legs might hurt, but when you get there, you'll find the journey up the mountain and the view from the top are always worth your effort. It's also less crowded since most people never even start.-- Download the Perfect Week Planner Book a 60-Minute Coaching Session Join our Facebook Group Visit our Content Hub to find more resources at Like the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennessee Johnson built a real home for himself at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains, rising from illiterate tailor to 17th President of the United States! Learn about Andrew Johnson's political career and beliefs, his tumultuous term as vice president and even more tumultuous term as President, his wife, Eliza, and children, as well as his home(s) in Greeneville!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/06/21/season-2-episode-17-andrew-johnson-and-greeneville/Season 1's Andrew Johnson Episode: "Andrew Johnson and Raleigh"Support the show
Seriah welcomes author, researcher and experiencer Steve Stockton. Topics include Dogman, Yosemite National Park, missing persons, anomalous lightning strikes, a victim of bizarre repeated lightning strikes, experienced outdoorspeople vanishing seemingly instantly, a cover-up of a missing child, Missing 411 and David Paulides, past disappearances now solved, pre-1940 cryptid reports, wild men, anomalous "gorillas" in the U.S., Timothy Renner, feral chickens, Native American lore, fish women, entities that push people with unnatural winds, a mysterious mist, the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, the Indian Removal Act, little people and Bigfoot across cultures, Cry Baby Bridges, ghostly hitchhikers, a legendary Filipino vampire, Joshua Tree National Park, Graham Parsons, U2, Bill Melder, strange beings in the wilderness, being Fae-led and anomalously disoriented, hallucinogenic plants, incidents of sudden total silence, Mount Shasta, power spots, people drawn to certain areas, unmarked graves in the desert, Mafia activity in Los Angeles and Los Vegas, Paul Miller, Bill Ewasko, the Joshua Tree Inn, profiles and circumstances of people who go missing, boulder fields, search and rescue mysteries, shadow figures speaking in the voices of loved ones, Laura Bradbury, law-enforcement cover-ups vs. incompetence, Steve's personal experiences and encounters, a séance for Graham Parsons, Guy and Edna Ballard, "I AM" movement, Count of Saint Germain, Lemuria, lava tube caves in Mount Shasta, the "Robot Granny" incident, unusual Bigfoot mother and child encounters, Atlantis and Mu, Russian exploration/colonization on the west coast, the Great Smokey Mountains, Pluto Cave, hidden residents of Mount Shasta, earth lights, and much more! This content-packed episode leaves me waiting for the patreon!- Vincent TreewellOutro Music Haishen with Leviathan live on The Last Exit for the Lost
On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys start the show off by talking about how Kyle's central air conditioning unit quit on him in the 104-degree weather. Then, a person writes in with a strange encounter with a floating orange orb in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1967. Next, about 3 years ago a group of friends that were staying in a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains in North Carolina, were terrorized by a large bipedal canine that watched them throughout the night. Then, another Dogman sighting that comes from Kansas while a person was deer hunting and spending the evening in a small cabin. Each night while sleeping the person would awake to the strange sounds of scratching on the outside of the cabin. Then, a strange sighting of the Hoof Man! Next up Taylor and Emily of the Dark(ish) Podcast send us an audio clip about a strange Phantom Drumming sound heard by their friend Rachel in Arizona. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: 9-Foot-Tall Bipedal Canine Stalks Cabin in North Carolina Mountains The USS Indianapolis Terror Sponsors: Felix Gray: For the best blue light glasses on the market, use the special URL that is felixgrayglasses.com/EXPANDED for FREE shipping, FREE Returns and FREE exchanges! Lumi Labs: Microdose is available nationwide. To get 30% off your first order just go to Microdose.com and use the code EXPANDED Want to share your story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783 Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by Epidemic Sound!
Seriah welcomes author, researcher and experiencer Steve Stockton. Topics include Dogman, Yosemite National Park, missing persons, anomalous lightning strikes, a victim of bizarre repeated lightning strikes, experienced outdoorspeople vanishing seemingly instantly, a cover-up of a missing child, Missing 411 and David Paulides, past disappearances now solved, pre-1940 cryptid reports, wild men, anomalous "gorillas" in the U.S., Timothy Renner, feral chickens, Native American lore, fish women, entities that push people with unnatural winds, a mysterious mist, the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, the Indian Removal Act, little people and Bigfoot across cultures, Cry Baby Bridges, ghostly hitchhikers, a legendary Filipino vampire, Joshua Tree National Park, Graham Parsons, U2, Bill Melder, strange beings in the wilderness, being Fae-led and anomalously disoriented, hallucinogenic plants, incidents of sudden total silence, Mount Shasta, power spots, people drawn to certain areas, unmarked graves in the desert, Mafia activity in Los Angeles and Los Vegas, Paul Miller, Bill Ewasko, the Joshua Tree Inn, profiles and circumstances of people who go missing, boulder fields, search and rescue mysteries, shadow figures speaking in the voices of loved ones, Laura Bradbury, law-enforcement cover-ups vs. incompetence, Steve's personal experiences and encounters, a séance for Graham Parsons, Guy and Edna Ballard, "I AM" movement, Count of Saint Germain, Lemuria, lava tube caves in Mount Shasta, the "Robot Granny" incident, unusual Bigfoot mother and child encounters, Atlantis and Mu, Russian exploration/colonization on the west coast, the Great Smokey Mountains, Pluto Cave, hidden residents of Mount Shasta, earth lights, and much more! This content-packed episode leaves me waiting for the patreon! - Vincent Treewell Outro Music Haishen with Leviathan live on The Last Exit for the Lost Download
Seriah welcomes author, researcher and experiencer Steve Stockton. Topics include Dogman, Yosemite National Park, missing persons, anomalous lightning strikes, a victim of bizarre repeated lightning strikes, experienced outdoorspeople vanishing seemingly instantly, a cover-up of a missing child, Missing 411 and David Paulides, past disappearances now solved, pre-1940 cryptid reports, wild men, anomalous "gorillas" in the U.S., Timothy Renner, feral chickens, Native American lore, fish women, entities that push people with unnatural winds, a mysterious mist, the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, the Indian Removal Act, little people and Bigfoot across cultures, Cry Baby Bridges, ghostly hitchhikers, a legendary Filipino vampire, Joshua Tree National Park, Graham Parsons, U2, Bill Melder, strange beings in the wilderness, being Fae-led and anomalously disoriented, hallucinogenic plants, incidents of sudden total silence, Mount Shasta, power spots, people drawn to certain areas, unmarked graves in the desert, Mafia activity in Los Angeles and Los Vegas, Paul Miller, Bill Ewasko, the Joshua Tree Inn, profiles and circumstances of people who go missing, boulder fields, search and rescue mysteries, shadow figures speaking in the voices of loved ones, Laura Bradbury, law-enforcement cover-ups vs. incompetence, Steve's personal experiences and encounters, a séance for Graham Parsons, Guy and Edna Ballard, "I AM" movement, Count of Saint Germain, Lemuria, lava tube caves in Mount Shasta, the "Robot Granny" incident, unusual Bigfoot mother and child encounters, Atlantis and Mu, Russian exploration/colonization on the west coast, the Great Smokey Mountains, Pluto Cave, hidden residents of Mount Shasta, earth lights, and much more! This content-packed episode leaves me waiting for the patreon! - Vincent Treewell Outro Music Haishen with Leviathan live on The Last Exit for the Lost Download
Join us this week for another missing persons case in the Great Smokey Mountains. This ones weird y'all. Was this a tragic accident, a lost battle with mental health, or something more sinister?Follow us on all the things!Facebook: Mountain Mysteries: Tales from AppalachiaInstagram: Mountainmysteries.appalachiaGmail: mountainmysteries.appalachian@gmail.comPatreon: Patreon.com/mountainmysteriesSupport the show
#10 is Port Townsend Washington. # 9 The Great Smokey Mountains, want to know the rest? Listen to the podcast.
What makes a bear dog? What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear? Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association's annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia. In this episode listeners will hear from legendary bear hunters. These men have hundreds of years of combined experience in hunting black bear and breeding top bear dogs. Men like Ira Jones, Roy Clark, Ray and James Brown and Rodney Burris share their experience with the hunting public in this one of a kind episode. The Plott Historian, John Jackson, shares his views and perspective. www.americanplottassociation.com Sponsors: www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogsrtreed.com www.freedomhunters.org www.roughcutcompany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What makes a bear dog? What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear? Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association's annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia. In this episode listeners will hear from legendary bear hunters. These men have hundreds of years of combined experience in hunting black bear and breeding top bear dogs. Men like Ira Jones, Roy Clark, Ray and James Brown and Rodney Burris share their experience with the hunting public in this one of a kind episode. The Plott Historian, John Jackson, shares his views and perspective. www.americanplottassociation.com Sponsors:www.wall2wallfab.comwww.joypetfood.comwww.shopbriarcreek.comwww.dogsrtreed.comwww.freedomhunters.orgwww.roughcutcompany.com
What makes a bear dog? What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear? Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association's annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia. In this episode listeners will hear from legendary bear hunters. These men have hundreds of years of combined experience in hunting black bear and breeding top bear dogs. Men like Ira Jones, Roy Clark, Ray and James Brown and Rodney Burris share their experience with the hunting public in this one of a kind episode. The Plott Historian, John Jackson, shares his views and perspective. www.americanplottassociation.com Sponsors:www.wall2wallfab.comwww.joypetfood.comwww.shopbriarcreek.comwww.dogsrtreed.comwww.freedomhunters.orgwww.roughcutcompany.com
This is an abbreviated version of the full podcast, also available here! Today with On The Edge Podcast we're talking to Dave Homyak who is a top tier Real Estate Agent focused in the Great Smokey Mountains selling cabins. Dave is here to talk to us about making enough passive income so we can all reach our big goal…retirement! Join us today as we learn about the world of Real Estate in the Great Smokey Mountains. What motivated you to leave your normal job and start selling homes? What got you into Rental Arbitrage? What is “Cash on Cash?” Where do you make the most amount of money with the least amount of payment? Short term rentals can net 2 1/2 times what long term rentals pay, so how do you leverage this and start making additional income? Let's talk about the Great Smokey Mountains and why they're an attractive investment for you? What do rental properties cost in that area? Is now a good time to invest in that area? People are always saying we're at the top of the market, things are going to go down. The news is saying that the virus of unspecified origin is going to have a negative effect on the airbnb market. Is any of this true? Scott and Dave discuss a real life example of the type of income Dave is seeing in the Great Smokey Mountains area. What do the risks of investing in that area look like? Is the market susceptible to global pandemics, or ebbs and flows in visitation? Let's talk about the math of spending a little more to make a lot more in income. We use specific real world examples on how investing in your short-term rental home can result in larger returns. Dave discusses a really cool short-term rental market tool called AirDNA. This is a service that can let you know what the market in your area is like. What are other rental homes renting for, based on size, location, and a ton of other criteria. Where do you see the next big market emerging from? Do you see the market in the GSM shrinking? Are there any investment plans for the future? What is your favorite movie and why? Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Recent Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
Today with On The Edge Podcast we're talking to Dave Homyak who is a top tier Real Estate Agent focused in the Great Smokey Mountains selling cabins. Dave is here to talk to us about making enough passive income so we can all reach our big goal…retirement! Join us today as we learn about the world of Real Estate in the Great Smokey Mountains. 1:30 - What motivated you to leave your normal job and start selling homes? What got you into Rental Arbitrage? 8:50 - What is “Cash on Cash?” Where do you make the most amount of money with the least amount of payment? Short term rentals can net 2 1/2 times what long term rentals pay, so how do you leverage this and start making additional income? 12:30 - Let's talk about the Great Smokey Mountains and why they're an attractive investment for you? What do rental properties cost in that area? 17:00 - Is now a good time to invest in that area? People are always saying we're at the top of the market, things are going to go down. The news is saying that the virus of unspecified origin is going to have a negative effect on the airbnb market. Is any of this true? 22:30 - Scott and Dave discuss a real life example of the type of income Dave is seeing in the Great Smokey Mountains area. 30:30 - What do the risks of investing in that area look like? Is the market susceptible to global pandemics, or ebbs and flows in visitation? 36:30 - Let's talk about the math of spending a little more to make a lot more in income. We use specific real world examples on how investing in your short-term rental home can result in larger returns. 40:00 - Dave discusses a really cool short-term rental market tool called AirDNA. This is a service that can let you know what the market in your area is like. What are other rental homes renting for, based on size, location, and a ton of other criteria. 51:30 - Where do you see the next big market emerging from? Do you see the market in the GSM shrinking? Are there any investment plans for the future? 1:02:30 - What is your favorite movie and why? Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Recent Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!
It's that time of year when its cold in Saskatchewan and for that matter in the Great Smokey Mountains. I got to thinking about the artists who have had some great big hits with songs having to do with the cold. So my friends, I hope you enjoy Johnny Horton's" North to Alaska" and Sonny James "When the Snow is On the Roses" . Lester Flat and John Denver and Jim Reeves plus a few surprises are all here. Stay warm my friends and enjoy. Be sure to share. Let me know what you want to hear on future shows. Just drop a not to me at 'mygoodolecountry@gmail.com.
Richard Powers schreibt Bücher, die selbst Barack Obama ins Schwärmen bringen. Der preisgekrönte US-amerikanische Schriftsteller plädiert eindringlich dafür, unser Eingebettetsein in die Natur anzuerkennen und uns nicht für die Krone der Schöpfung zu halten. Richard Powers ist ein Multitalent. In seinen Romanen verarbeitet der Pulitzer Preisträger gleichermassen naturwissenschaftliche wie philosophische, religiöse oder musikalische Themen. In jüngster Zeit hat er sich dem verborgenen Leben der Natur und insbesondere jenem der Bäume verschrieben. Er, der lange keine Eiche von einer Buche zu unterscheiden wusste, fand im stark gerodeten Redwood Nationalpark die Liebe zur Natur. Heute gilt seine zentrale Sorge der Entfremdung des Menschen von seiner natürlichen Umgebung. Unsere Kultur sei besessen vom Glauben an die Einzigartigkeit des Menschen und halte die Natur für einen blossen Rohstofflieferanten – dabei seien wir Teil eines grossen Ganzen. Powers ist sich sicher: Um ein Umdenken in der Klimafrage zu erwirken, reichen keine Argumente, es braucht Geschichten. Diese kommen ihm denn auch auf Wanderungen durch die Great Smokey Mountains in den Sinn, einem der ältesten Wälder der Welt, wo Powers inzwischen wohnt. So entstand auch sein jüngstes Buch «Erstaunen». Im Gespräch mit Olivia Röllin erinnert sich Richard Powers an eine prägende Begegnung mit einem jahrtausendealten Mammutbaum, erzählt von der Empathiefähigkeit des Menschen und denkt darüber nach, warum wir das «Konzept Kinder» durch Verwandtschaft ersetzen sollten.
This week Emily talks about a few famous unsolved disappearances in the Great Smokey Mountains and Marisa covers the infamous Keddie Cabin murders
Tennessee is home to the Great Smokey Mountains and volunteers. This week Allison tells the story of the abuse and murder in the Solomon family. Sara tells us about Skinned Tom.
I was standing in a parking lot high in the Great Smokey Mountains surrounded by tourists and the smell of hot engines. I was about to take a hike to the Clingmans’ Dome observation tower - 6,644 feet above sea level. There is a sign at the beginning of the trail that warns hikers that the hike is considered strenuous, the average person will take 30-minutes to complete, and there are places to take a break along the way. While reading the sign, two conversions caught my attention - A couple that had driven hours to get there said, “They say it might be foggy at the top. Let’s not and say we did.” Then my wife said, “I think we should do it non-stop and in half the time. Who knows? It might be clear at the top.” With that, we headed up the hill with thighs ablaze. We passed hundreds of hikers giving up on the trailside benches; even more had turned back as they hiked through the fog, but we kept going. As we closed in on our goal of 15-minutes, we broke through the fog and found a beautiful day and a 100-mile view in all directions waiting for us when we arrived. That’s the thing about setting big goals and going for them. Even if you can’t see the outcome from your starting point, your goals and your mission will carry you to your vision - even if your legs hurt. When you get there, you’ll find that the journey up the mountain and the view from the top are always worth your effort. It’s also less crowded since most people never even start.
Here we come again, so stumble out of bed, and turn on this podcast for some Straight Talk! This week, for the holidays we're taking a deep dive into the career of American Icon Dolly Parton! From the Great Smokey Mountains in her Coast of Many Colors, to working 9 to 5, we cover the entire career of this Steel Magnolia. So come celebrate this Christmas on the Square with us! Plus, we're giving away 5 free rentals of Drew Barrymore's new comedy film, The Stand In from Paramount Pictures! Listen to the episode to find out how to enter! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gmail.com, or visit our Instagram for extra content! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, Podchaser, or Google Play Music.
In episode 4 we met Michael, a kid who couldn’t wait for his loose tooth to fall out, so he concocted a whole bunch of schemes to trick his Tooth Fairy into leaving him money. In the middle of the story, his Tooth Fairy goes missing! What happened to her? We find out in today’s episode. Michael’s Tooth Fairy - whose name is Izzy - was stripped of her Tooth Fairy wings and became a lowly Snooth Fairy. Snooth Fairies deliver Sneeth, which are the big teeth that grow in after baby teeth fall out. And it’s an unpleasant and disgusting job! Follow Izzy on her adventure as a Snooth Fairy and how she finds purpose in the unlikeliest of places. TheBestWhateverEver.comThank you for listening! Please share, subscribe and leave us a review and rating on APPLE PODCASTS. Much appreciated!You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. Please share questions or feedback or art or… whatever via:Visit our website: TheBestWhateverEver.com Instagram @BestWhateverEver (tag us!)Twitter @BestWhateverPodFacebook Email bestwhateverever@gmail.com We’re even on YouTube. Best Whatever Ever! is a podcast for kids written, produced, edited and hosted by Ira Singerman, along with his bosses Spencer and Scarlett. Our theme song is by Sander Kalmeijer. Additional songs and sound effects from storyblocks.com. ==== Time Stamps ====02:18 - The story starts here!12:41 - The outro with Ira, Spencer & Scarlett starts here! And we hint at the next episode’s Whatever!===================
Don’t drink and Facebook, kids! Avery Carl, an agent and investor in three different markets, was recently in the middle of some messy Facebook drama. Listen in to learn how it ends, why Avery believes we must learn by doing, and how she adds value for her investor clients that keep coming back. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:45 – Introducing Avery; an agent since 2017 who focuses exclusively on investor clients who are looking to buy short-term or vacation rentals 01:00 - She’s in three markets in three states; the Great Smokey Mountains, TN, Destin, FL, and Gulf Shores, AL 02:00 – Some different aspects of the real estate she works with 02:15 - Furniture is a consideration, income is a factor, and more things can go wrong 03:20 - The Smokey Mountains don’t really have hotels; cabins are easily rented 04:15 – The biggest challenges with investing 04:30 - Saving for the first initial investment can be a challenge; then, don’t get caught up in analysis paralysis and learn by doing 05:30 – Avery’s CSIRE story 05:35 - A property came up in the Smokey Mountain market that was a really good deal; one of her long-time clients made an offer 06:30 - In TN you can make offers for two different clients as long as you disclose it; a second client of hers wanted to make a deal, too 07:35 - The second client ended up using someone else and getting the property; it was someone she’d been helping for years 08:08 - The first client was really bummed; the second one got on a local FB group and started goating about the great deal he got 09:00 - He claimed to use Avery because he felt bad that he didn’t; the first guy was upset and messaged Avery 10:33 - The guy who got the property ended up having an issue, so the first guy got it anyways 11:20 - Avery’s value-add 11:50 - A bonus to working with Avery is that her team will help make the property a smooth-running vacation rental so it’s ready to book by closing 12:00 - Another CSIRE story 12:20 - She was helping an owner with a FSBO property; he liked her and was going to use her to buy another property 13:30 - The man went into the woods with a roll of toilet paper and called out to her 20 minutes later, “I shit in the woods!” 13:50 - He didn’t want to do it in the house, so he was being polite 14:55 - How to reach Avery: Go to The Short Term Shop 3 Key Points There’s no better way to learn than by doing. Don’t drink and Facebook. Sort term rentals can be extremely lucrative.
I don't know about you, but I need some rest and relaxation from this year. And finding a quiet spot to boondock is a priority. This week we finish our boondocking series. In it, I discuss my top 5 apps for planning your trip and finding that prime boondocking spot. If you wanted to try the final app, the code I mentioned is RestorationRV for 15% of Harvest Hosts. Join me next week as I talk about the Internet on the road - both for the fulltimer and the weekend warrior. We will try out a wifi booster in the Great Smokey Mountains, as well discuss what you need for reliable working internet on the road. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/restorationrv)
On a yearly traditional hike for father's day, while playing hide and seek with his brother and some friends 6 year old Dennis Martin vanished. The disappearance of little Dennis was so enthralling that 50 years later, it still remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of The Great Smokey Mountains. All these years later and we have just a little of a trail to follow as we did the day he vanished all those years ago. Check Out If I Go Missing FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/193010635186185/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifigomissingpodcast/ LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-i-go-missing/id1496346300 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2p3P5tKeFPZPSXxLS02fDo GOOGLE: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMzAxOTNlNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== BREAKER: https://www.breaker.audio/if-i-go-missing-dot-dot-dot-1 OVERCAST: https://overcast.fm/itunes1496346300/if-i-go-missing POCKETCASTS: https://pca.st/o5etvc0g RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/if-i-go-missing-WkaYVm MUSIC CREDITS: •The music in this show is Mystery Unsolved by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com •Also heard in this podcast is Depth of Focus by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com •Also heard in certain episodes of this podcast are: Music: Celestial by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSources: https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/10/22/dennis-martin-strange-disappearances-from-us-national-parks?format=amp https://www.wbir.com/amp/article/news/investigations/appalachian-unsolved/dennis-martin-mystery-50-years-of-life-saving-lessons/51-36c9417f-e7b3-4dd3-a076-780225328f3a https://darktales.blog/2020/06/04/the-disappearance-of-dennis-martin/amp/ https://amp.knoxnews.com/amp/1338089001 https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/survival/wilderness/10-mysterious-disappearances-in-national-parks.htm#pt8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ifigomissing/support
We splash right into part 2 of The Smokey Mountains adventure as we sit down and talk with Jan Wojtasinski of Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). We are chatting about White Water Adventures on The Nantahala River and rivers throughout the southeastern region of the smokies. Fishing for trout and striper in the region and all that Bryson City North Carolina has to offer. You wont want to miss this episode. Full disclaimer I am excited to share this episode because this is one of two of my favorite places in the united states. So sit back and lets go explore Off The Water! Patreon-https://www.patreon.com/paddlenfin Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddlenfin Anglr- Download the Angler App Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com TRC Covers- https://trccovers.com JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com Ketch Products- https://ketchproducts.com Recycled Plastics Recycling Program - Mail to: 316 Pinewood Dr. Camp Hill,PA 17011
The story of five different people who went into the Great Smokey Mountains and never came out Music intro: Nocturne by DJ Spooky
On this episode of Off The Water Your host goes solo but for good reason and talks about Great Smokey Mountain National Park and Gatlinburg Tennessee. Follow your host JP on Instagram @ Four_Star_Fishing for pics to follow with this episode! Patreon-https://www.patreon.com/paddlenfin Podcast & Website- www.paddlenfin.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin Email- paddlenfin@gmail.com Social Media- @paddlenfin Anglr- Download the Angler App Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com TRC Covers- https://trccovers.com JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com Ketch Products- https://ketchproducts.com Recycled Plastics Recycling Program - Mail to: 316 Pinewood Dr. Camp Hill,PA 17011 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We’re back y’all! Welcome to this mountain edition of the swamp Talk Podcast! I’m in the mountains and dad is at home. Join us for sports, food, and movie reviews! STAY SAFE YALL!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When you hear Tennessee you might think about Gatlinburg, the "moonshine" tastings, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Or maybe you're a huge college football fan and picture Neyland Stadium, aka Rocky Top, and the mascot, Smokey. Whatever you might picture is probably not agriculture, despite it being the largest industry in the state. Our guest today is Matthew McClanahan, an Ag Lawyer, Advocate, and rancher from the great state of Tennessee. Matthew will tell us about his background growing up on the farm, practicing Ag Law, and advocating for agriculture with the American Farm Bureau. In our discussion, Matthew will explain the diversity behind the Tennessee agriculture industry and its impact on the state's economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When you hear Tennessee you might think about Gatlinburg, the "moonshine" tastings, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Or maybe you're a huge college football fan and picture Neyland Stadium, aka Rocky Top, and the mascot, Smokey. Whatever you might picture is probably not agriculture, despite it being the largest industry in the state. Our guest today is Matthew McClanahan, an Ag Lawyer, Advocate, and rancher from the great state of Tennessee. Matthew will tell us about his background growing up on the farm, practicing Ag Law, and advocating for agriculture with the American Farm Bureau. In our discussion, Matthew will explain the diversity behind the Tennessee agriculture industry and its impact on the state's economy. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hello ModernJeepers, Corey here to welcome you to Episode Number 33 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.After a whirlwind month of events, Mr. Modern Jeeper, Corey Osborne, shares with us a few of his thoughts while traveling across the country.From the monkeys at the Muddy Buddy's event in Ohio, to the Great Smokey Mountains where an Elvis burger might get your taste buds flowing, the events in the East never seem to disappoint!Sheriff's Jeepfest brought us back to help support a great cause, before we head back north visiting our friends at Clemson 4WD where we check in with the man, the myth and the legend, Mr. Fred Perry. We continue north to coal country and the state of Pennsylvania , where we help out the folks at Famous Reading Outdoors raise some money for Autism!And of course we have our Tech Tip of the Week… Travel Tips...and how Corey saves a few headaches while driving across the country!You can find helpful links to many of the things we talk about in this episode in the show notes at ModernJeeperShow.com and make sure to check out ModernJeeperAdventures.com for our growing list of upcoming adventures that you hear us talk about.As always, ModernJeeper is extremely grateful to our supporters including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 33 of The ModernJeeper Show…
In this episode we interview Jessica Grooms, who provides trail magic to thru hikers going through The Great Smokey Mountains. She also shares some history about the area and the fire in 2016. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unnamedadventures/support
Stella Parton has survived abuse, abusive relationships caused by alcohol, a kidnapping, and the music industry. Hence, the release of her 40th studio album Survivor. In this sneak peek into our newest episodes coming in April, I wanted you guys to know that the record is coming out March 29th and you should listen. The album covers topics ranging from drug abuse, recovery, forgiveness, sexism, sexual harassment, and even Alzheimers. Stella shares in this clip this phase in her life that she'd, "Rather sleep under a bridge for the rest of her life than keep her mouth shut." Listen to Survivor coming to all platforms March 29th, visit and follow her @stellapartonofficial. Stella Parton is from a rich musical heritage of Country Music. From the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, a sibling to Dolly Parton, and a trailblazer in her own right. Stella was one of the very first “Indie” artists before the phrase was coined. At the tender age of 24, she wrote, produced, recorded and secured the promotion/distribution for her very first album, “I Want To Hold You (In My Dreams Tonight).” Releasing it on her own label, the album and title single became huge hits on the country charts - at a time when the industry was controlled by the major labels and very much a good ole boy system. Stella took Nashville by storm - topping the charts and inciting fear in many that a young single mother from East Tennessee could so quickly become a threat, in spite of the fact that her older sister Dolly was already a nationally known singer/songwriter. And with that maverick spirit (she actually mentions she doesn't like the maverick comparison) she continued to move forward.
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Coming from one of America’s most creative families since the Hemingways, Stella Parton has blazed her own unique pathway to success. From the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains she emerged from extreme poverty and disenfranchisement to see her dreams of performing on the Grand Ole Opry come true and to become an international award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, author, and producer. Please hit the subscribe button (it's free) www.throwbackcountrymusicpodcast.com facebook.com/britjonesmusic www.stellaparton.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/throwbackcountrymusic/support
In this episode we are talking about the healing power of the breath. And to help us in this discussion we have the beautiful, soothing voice, soothing soul, Kathleen Booker aka the Jedi of Calm! This is an episode that i was super excited about because, first, i simply adore Goddess Kathleen. But mainly, in my journey I’m learning more and more the healing power of the breath. We take breathing for granted most of the time and don’t realize that this is so much power in the breath. Kathleen Booker is an effervescent native New Yorker. Her energy, smile and joy are infectious. Kathleen has the inherent genuine gift to invite people to live life more vibrantly and empowered. For over 15 years, Kathleen has used her intuitive skills, teaching, motivation and coaching to support individuals in clearly identifying their areas in need of growth, healing and clarity. Kathleen’s accelerator for keeping the sun shining is Conscious Connected Breathwork Therapy and she knows first-hand its power to heal on a mental, physical, spiritual and emotional level. The Breath is liberation, health, strength, clarity, focus and confidence and so much more. She draws people out of their shells/doldrums/frowns/old paradigm ways of thinking into seeing the beauty, the pearl that THIS day is...into the power of the NOW. Kathleen teaches that life is always going to life…stuff is gonna happen however, how we view what is happening will determine the quality of our lives and the length of stay in the hole of despair. Kathleen’s inspirational coaching skills bring forth the crucial elements of clarity, focus, and goal achievement for her clients. Various industries and companies have benefited from her Conscious Connected Breathwork Therapy coaching acumen such as: Google, United Nations, Manhattan Jewish Community Center, NYC Board of Education, Columbia University, United Federation of Teachers, Lululemon, Sing Sing Prison, Westchester and Queensborough Community College’s Adult Continuing Education, Senior Centers, AARP, YMCA, Greenburgh Central 7 Schools, cancer support groups and more. She has coached for personal development companies such as Personal Dynamics and T. Harv Eker’s Millionaire Mind. Her vivacious personality makes her an often-sought after motivational speaker. Kathleen has a degree in Business Administration from Baruch University and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa society. Giving back to the community is imperative and Ms. Booker has given her time and talents to CaringKind of the Alzheimer’s Association, Village Care of New York an AIDS/HIV Day Treatment Program and is a Big Sister with several neighborhood youth groups. upcoming online Breathwork Program https://kathleenbooker.lpages.co/from-worry-to-peace-2019-breath-online-program-eb-dec2018 Stay tuned for Kathleen’s retreat in the Great Smokey Mountains of NC Social media and contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreathingforFreedom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenbooker8697/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kathleen_Booker Email: Kathleen@kathleenbooker.net
For this week we focus on the mysterious disappearance of a young boy and the horrific death of a man in England. T Get ready for scary mysteries Twisted Two's. Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode! Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri... Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8... _________________________________________________________ Scary Mysteries Twisted Two's: Dennis Martin and Charles Walton #1 Dennis Martin On June 14 1969, 6-year old Dennis Martin went on a hiking trip in the Great Smokey Mountains with his father, grandfather, older brother and a few others. Every Father’s Day, the family would head out to celebrate and have some time to bond with one another. While out in the wilderness they stopped by a popular rest stop along the Appalachian Trail called Spence Field. It lays along the tenessee and North carolin boarder and Dennis, his older brother and two other boys thought it would be fun to pull a prank on the adults. They decided they would split up and go into the woods and then simultaneously jump out to scare them It was supposed to be a fun prank and Three of the boys went in one direction while the youngest, Dennis, went the other way. The only reason he was separated from the three was because he had been wearing a bright red shirt, which made him easily visible and they didn’t want to get caught. #2 Charles Walton It was February 14, 1945 when 75-year old Charles Walton left home heading to work at a farm known as the Firs. He lived in Warwickshire , England with his niece, Edith, whom he adopted when she was a young girl. Charles was described as a quiet man and a loner. He didn’t like socializing but he wasn’t hated and didn’t have any known enemies. On that morning, he left his house carrying a slash hook and pitchfork, along with a walking stick which helped him with his arthritis. Charles was employed by Alfred Potter, the farm owner who was known for having a volatile temper. Later that evening Edith came home to find the house empty and She had expected Charles to be home by 4 PM. Alarmed, she realized it was unlikely that he was out hanging out with friends because of his solitary nature. She then igathered several neighbors who all went out looking for him.
Flying Dinosaurs as Tall as Giraffes If you're a regular listener of this podcast, then you know that I love dinosaurs. Living in Alberta is the perfect mix because we have one of the best landscapes for finding dino remains and there are new discoveries happening all the time. The Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller is one of the leading research centres in the world and for many visitors to Alberta, it is there first real opportunity to look at some of the most unique fossils that have been placed on display. One of their most recent exhibits shows the most well preserved dinosaur ever found, a Nodosaur, essentially an armoured dinosaur similar to the more well known Ankylosaurs. You can learn more about it in episode 30 at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep030. Now comes an even stranger story from the Royal Tyrell Museum that has to do with those strange flying dinosaurs known as pterosaurs. These were formidable creatures, in some cases being as tall as a modern giraffe but potentially soaring on wingspans similar to airplanes. No creature, before or since has ever been a more fearsome presence soaring overhead. Donald Henderson is the curator of dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrell, and he came across an artist's rendering of the largest of pterosaurs, Arambourgiania philadelphiae, placed next to, and as tall as, a giraffe. The giraffe weighs in at 1,500 kg but a similarly sized pterosaur, Quetzalcoatlus northropi, was thought to weigh far far less, perhaps as little as 70 kg. For Henderson, he felt that a pterosaur that tall had to weigh far more than 70 kg, and he did his own math and came up with an estimate of some 550 kg. This immense weight also meant that it was highly unlikely that the Arambourgiania could fly at all. He concluded that, like penguins, it had likely evolved to be flightless. A bird of this mass would have needed incredible muscle strength in order to take to the air. Based on his research, he was clipping its wings and grounding it. Well his paper got little response from fellow researchers…oh wait, it was like he'd said something crazy like pterosaurs can't fly. Well the opposition to his research was not long in coming. Mark Witton is one of the most recognized authorities on pterosaurs, and it was his rendering that Henderson had encountered that started this whole process. As he was quoted in a recent interview in the publication Inverse: “There’s a handful of people who sort of dip in and out of pterosaurs, who have suggested that they can’t fly, but most people who work on pterosaurs have never really questioned this. And that’s not in the sense of, they’ve not ever wondered it, but they’ve never seen any reason to think it’s a good hypothesis.” When Witton looked at the fossil physiology, his estimate showed these pterosaurs to be less than half of Henderson's estimate, closer to 250 kg. Pterosaurs had many of the same adaptations that modern-day birds have to help them fly. They had small torsos, hollow bones, and interior air sacs. All of these things combined to dramatically reduce their weight specifically to enable the ability to fly. As Witton put it: “All the ducks line up in a row, and it’s actually far more complicated for us to think of a reason why they’re not flying,” Working with Witton to refute Henderson's estimate was paleontologist Michael Habib. He is a recognized expert on the biomechanics of pterosaur flight but has now partnered with Henderson to take a renewed look at the Quetzalcoatlus based on new skeletal reconstructions. Their work has led Habib to the conclusion that they may have weighed far more than he previously thought, although not as big as Henderson's original estimate. Despite this, he's still two thumbs up on flight. I love science. The proper scientific method forces researchers to constantly challenge established research in order to test, verify and update previous peer-reviewed papers. Good research should be repeatable if it is to be proven correct. Good scientists embrace dissent and Habib and Henderson's recent work proves this. The thought of these massive predatory birds flying around, seeing small tyrannosaurs as a light snack is a visual that even the producers of Jurassic Park couldn't have conceived. As these two scientists continue their research it seems that a middle ground may be appearing. Habib believes that these pterosaurs did still fly, but that some of the largest ones may have been mostly ground dwelling but that the young would have flown immediately since the eggs were not tended by their parents. Young pterosaurs that lingered were essentially dinner for larger dinosaurs. The model that's emerging has these giant pterosaurs flying when they were young, and spending more time on terra firma as their large size made it harder to fly but also made them large enough that they didn't have to worry about becoming a meal for tyrannosaurs. They may have still been capable of short flights, perhaps to move between prime hunting grounds. Conversely, they may have become completely terrestrial as they aged. Comparing the bones of these giants to smaller pterosaurs, the bones show all the same adaptations to flight that their smaller relatives display. If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck…well you get the idea. Really, what is needed is an complete fossil. Pterosaur fossils are rare simply because the bones are so delicate that they rarely are preserved in the fossil record. Thinking of such huge creatures soaring overhead would have been a truly magical thing to see - all from the safety of a pterosaur proof bunker of course. Next up…loving the mountains to death. Loving the Mountains to Death As the 2017 tourism season begins to wane, This is a good time to take stock of what we have learned from the growing influx of tourists and how we can better manage the parks that we all love so that our grandchildren's grandchildren will be able to experience the same wonders that we do. Ideally, we could create a world in which the landscape they visit is even better than it is today, with more ecological integrity and less personal self-interest. Seeing the huge crowds at many mountain viewpoints these days makes me sad. When you can't take a photo without people crawling over railings and swarming over the very scene that has brought you soooo far to photograph. If you've gotten to the point where you really believe, in the pit of your stomach, that something's gotta give, then you're in good company. Many, many local people, people like me that earn their entire income from tourism, have come to the same conclusion. And we're not alone. Parks across Canada and the US are collapsing under their popularity and run the risk of being loved to death. Parks like Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Yosemite, and Great Smokey Mountains in the US are feeling the same pressures that parks like Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay are. Visit Peyto Lake in Banff or the Natural Bridge in Yoho, and you can't even take a photo without clowns going out of the designated viewing areas to do selfies in areas that are either sensitive to disturbance or downright dangerous. If we look at Banff and Jasper National Parks, we can see time and time again where the Harper Government allowed developments that have no place in a national park to move forward. These include developments like the Glacier Skywalk at the Columbia Icefields, new 'roofed accommodation' at Maligne Lake in Jasper, glamping (glamorous camping) sites in Two Jack Lake in Banff, and even a paved bike path from Jasper to the Columbia Icefields through critical habitat for endangered caribou. Thankfully, this last development is currently on hold due to the strong negative public reaction. The Harper years were characterized by budget cuts for classic backcountry trail networks and over-emphasis on getting more cars through the park gates. $8/person, kaching, thank you very much…next! This creates a situation where 95% of the visitors see the same 2% of the park, the paved corridors. As locations like Moraine Lake and Lake Louise collapse under sheer numbers and parking lots and feeder roads clog up due to traffic, what kind of experience are visitors to the area getting? What kind of image is it giving the mountain national parks? What do we do when people flood to sites like TripAdvisor to say: "don't go to Banff, it's overrun, why not go to…?" In a Globe and Mail article, former Banff Park Superintendent Kevin Van Tighem stated that Canada's National Parks are being used merely as: "raw material to be commodified into a bundle of Disneyesque visitor attractions and marketing packages." It is as if "nature was no longer enough" Parks Canada's mandate, and I've harped on this time and again on this podcast, is that parks: "shall be maintained and made use of so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." More importantly, the role of the federal minister of parks shall be the: "maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes." I don't know anyone, either within parks or within the communities that serve to provide the services to park visitors that feels that this goal is even being attempted. Even the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau has made some huge blunders. Seriously…free park passes! I can guarantee that nobody working in the mountain national parks thought this was a good idea. While the numbers aren't in yet, I'm betting that we added another half a million visitors to an already overburdened landscape. They could have said: "here are 10 parks that are underutilized and so we're going to offer free access to them to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday", but alas no, the gates were tossed wide open. I'll give Justin this one giant oops. He did send out an intergovernmental panel to the mountain parks last year to see how people living and working in the parks felt about the current park management. They got an earful. If you'd like to learn more about the panel, check out episode 26 at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep026. Parks Canada received failing marks for its lack of transparency in its decision making process. Projects like the Glacier Skywalk in Jasper were approved despite overwhelming negative feedback. The panel couldn't find any logic in the way decisions within the organization were being made at the highest levels. Again, I stand with the parks employees working locally, because they are merely the receiver of directives from on high and to a man (or woman), most would agree that developments like this should never have been approved. Has Justin done better than Harper? Somewhat. He allowed all government scientists across the nation to publish their research, whether or not it was supportive of current government goals. He also immediately removed the muzzle that the Harper government had put on park wardens from speaking to the media. As a guide, I can't do my job without the amazing work being done by park wardens and scientists. The wardens of the mountain national parks are responsible for incredible research into the wildlife and ecosystems that are critical to these mountain landscapes. If I'm critical of something that Parks Canada approves, it is often because of the good science their rank and file perform on a daily basis has helped to contradict the justification for those approvals. When discussing another national park development, Van Tighem stated: "Rules? We don't actually have those anymore, so what did you have in mind as a money-making idea for our park? We'll dress it up in heritage language and funky marketing-speak to persuade ourselves it's good for national parks, and then you can have at 'er." I'll leave a link to the Globe and Mail article in the show notes a mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep044. (https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-disneyfication-of-canadas-national-parks/article28359840/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&service=mobile) Tourism doesn't have to mean sacrificing the very thing that you're trying to showcase. There has to be another way. Thankfully, we don't have to muddle our way through the challenges of excess alone. We can look to other jurisdictions that are also doing some muddling of their own. One of those is Yellowstone. Like the mountain national parks, they are drowning in visitors and seeing their most iconic locations swamped with an ocean of tourists. One of the things that is hampering any discussion into limiting visitors has to do with the simple fact that nobody wants to be the guy (or girl) that says: "No, you can't visit Lake Louise" Most of the focus over the past decade has been to bring more and more and more and more visitors. I think anyone visiting these sites would agree that this hasn't worked. There is an inverse relationship between the number of visitors and the visitor's experience. The busier a site becomes, there will be a threshold where the visitor experience begins to suffer. Someone has to say the word! NO! I will say that things have been much better this year. Because of the Canada 150th, Parks put out an army of people working for an amazing company, ATS Traffic, that have done an impressive job reducing the amount of vehicles in places like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake this summer. In past years, I have had days where it's taken me two and a half hours to drive the 3 or 4 km between the village of Lake Louise and the actual lake. That has not happened this year at all, mainly because of the amazing work being done by ATS Traffic. The traffic control has been supplemented by the shuttle service that the park has sponsored this summer. There are free shuttles everywhere, and they have been working. I've spoken numerous times to the staff organizing the shuttles to Lake Louise from the Overflow Campground to the east of the village along the Trans Canada Highway. They have been doing impressive numbers, in the range of 2,000 plus people on busy days. That's some 1,000 cars or so that are NOT trying to drive to Lake Louise. Moraine Lake has been even more dramatic. In past years, there would be cars parked for kilometres along the all too narrow road. It made the road almost impossible for buses or wide vehicles to navigate. This year, the road has essentially been closed to cars by 9 am. The road and associated parking area can only accommodate so many cars. When the lots are full, the road is closed. Has that had any impacts on the shoreline of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake? It's been impressive. Closing the roads and parking areas when they reach a capacity, and preventing miles and miles of roadside parking means that there are fewer people at the actual sites. This means that the people that did arrive early enough presumably are having a much better experience. What about those that didn't? Those are the visitors that will leave the park with a negative experience. I've met them. I've walked past traffic jams and had people ask why they can't get to Lake Louise. The fact that it was simply too busy did not compute when they had traveled all the way from Toronto to see it. The traffic management is a key first step to creating a balance between expectation and experience. As a guide, I've been pushing my groups ever earlier in the morning to try to manage the experience they will have when they arrive. Unfortunately, hotels, will only make breakfasts available at certain times, so you can't always be 'early enough'. One thing that is an unknown at this point is whether ATS traffic will be hired to do the same job next year. So many things were tied to the funding for Canada 150, that the funds that are paying for their critical work may only be a one-time deal. If that is the case, then we go back to endless traffic jams again next year. If you applaud the work done by these mountain heroes this year, then be sure to let your elected officials know that we need this to be the new norm. There is no going back. In addition to traffic management, we also saw extensive parking restrictions implemented in 2017. Long sections of road approaching places like Johnston Canyon and Moraine Lake are now tow away zones with parking barriers. Managing traffic and parking are two of the critical pillars towards capacity management, but how do we manage the visitor experience? What we need to do for the long-term is to sit down, and create a comprehensive visitor experience plan. What do we, as tourism professionals, park managers, and stakeholders want people to say about our destinations when they leave? How do we create that experience? The only way that can happen is if we place a finite limit on the number of people that can visit certain locations. It's not too late to decide the kind of destination that we want to be when we grow up. I like to think that we're in the adolescence of our role as keepers of the ecological jewels of the mountain landscape. We started slowly some 130 years ago. We marketed our butts off to try to carve our little piece of the world tourism market. We coerced, cajoled and click baited until the dreams of many hoteliers, restaurants, gift shops and tour companies were given the taste of success. Like a drug addict, that first taste is always free. Twenty years ago, I believed it was time to stop building hotels. The number of hotel rooms provide a natural limit to the number of visitors to a destination. We are still building hotels like a drunken sailor. Destination Marketing organizations like Banff Lake Louise Tourism and Travel Alberta are still singing the siren song of more, more, more. However we're now at a tipping point. Can we learn anything from this summer that can help us to start to navigate towards a better, more sustainable future? I think we can. I know we can! This year we managed traffic. Now we need to envision a future where the experience is managed in such a way that the traffic is pre-managed for us. There is only one way - quotas. Fabulous destinations around the world have had to deal with these questions decades ago. We need to look at their examples. Did people stop going when they created quotas? Or did they plan their trips in such a way to make sure they had the experiences they saw in their Lonely Planet guide? In Banff National Park, we have four places that jump to the top of the list, in order of priority 1. Moraine Lake 2. Johnston Canyon 3. Lake Louise 4. Sulphur Mountain Gondola Three of the four are a challenge because they are at the end of one-way-in and one-way-out roads that back up very quickly. Johnston Canyon is simply a victim of its incredible popularity. The list contains four of the most popular destinations in Banff. We can add Emerald Lake In Yoho to this list, along with Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper Are limits bad? Hockey games have them. There are only so many seats at the stadium. We are surrounded by limits, but when it comes to a natural feature, the prevailing wisdom is to squeeze as many people and cars as possible. More, more, more! Well Lake Louise, is not a dairy cow. We can't keep squeezing the unique landscape. The environment around Lake Louise also contains the highest concentration of breeding female grizzlies in the central Rockies. There is something in that landscape that is just a good place to raise a family if you're a grizzly bear. OK. Here's my pitch. How do we create finite limits? For many sites, we create parking lots designed to collect visitors that are NOT at the destination. We make sure that shuttle buses can take them to the site with minimal inconvenience. Do you want to visit Lake Louise? Click this link to book your shuttle bus. The shuttle system this year has been awesome in showing that this works. Here's how I would supercharge it. Take away all public parking at Lake Louise, or Sulphur Mountain, or Moraine Lake. Those lots are for tour and shuttle buses only, and the tour buses would also be limited. If shutting parking down is too hard a sell, than create a financial disincentive to park at the destination. The option of a free shuttle versus a $20 parking fee will likely help to shift the trend towards free, scheduled shuttles and away from driving directly to the destination. If a parking rate can be found that provides a sufficient disincentive to driving but still helps to fund the resource, I'm all for that. One scenario might be that there are 200 parking spots for Lake Louise and they cost $10 or $40. What will the market bear? Ideally though, most of the visitors should arrive on shuttle or tour buses. One of the final things I would like to see the mountain parks do is to try to implement more active restrictions to people moving beyond the designated visitor corridors and start climbing over barriers to get ever closer to the view. . We can't stop determined visitors from forcing their way beyond barriers to do their worst, but we can create better discouragement barriers. As Canadians, we have perhaps been too polite. In places like Peyto Lake, it would not be too hard to create a pretty convincible barrier to prevent tourists from swarming the cliff below the public viewpoint. The viewpoint is there because it's designed to reduce the impact on this lower cliff. Alternatively, the park could extend the viewpoint to include this lower outcrop. The most important thing is to manage the visitor experience while also managing the visitor. A recent article on Yellowstone National Park in the publication Mountain Journal, really has had me thinking more about this issue. So far in this story, I focused on simple human use management to address the issue of ecological integrity. If the mountain national parks have to look anywhere for an example, the first national park in the world might be a great place to start. This article, penned by long-time Yellowstone advocate Todd Wilkinson really ties into my philosophy of how we might combine a better visitor experience with better ecological integrity within the mountain park landscape. One of Wilkinson's key concepts requires "saying yes to saying no". We have a finite limit on the number of people that can visit Old Faithful on a given day. Get your permit here! His article contains some pretty inflammatory statements, but I agree with them all. One of the most challenging for a community like Banff is: "The irony, of course, is that some of the biggest financial beneficiaries of the dividends of conservation are people who, for their own ideological reasons and motivations of rational self-interest, are today opposed to limits. It’s probably fair to say that most possess no malicious intent, but the needs of wildlife, the underpinnings of what enables biological diversity to thrive, do not register with them." Wilkinson also states: "There is no example on Earth where conservation of nature, over time, has not generated huge ecological, economic, social, cultural, and spiritual benefits." Did you say economic benefits? Yellowstone and its surrounding landscapes are a billion dollar a year industry. Like our mountain parks, Yellowstone has one word that it has yet to utter: NO. According to Wilkinson: "We live in times, which some commentators describe as America’s new regression back to adolescence, where it is not fashionable to ever say no. It is an age when some claim that natural landscapes have no limits for the amount and intensity of human activity that can occur on them without serious ecological harm being done. We live in a time of climate change and population growth in which users of landscapes (for profit, recreation or lifestyle) conclude that unless they can actually see impacts being caused by their own actions or by the larger acumulating wave of human presence, such impacts, therefore, do not exist. He sees three big challenges that parks like Yellowstone, and by extension, Banff face: • The deepening impacts of climate change and what they predict, especially where water in the arid west is concerned. • The deepening inexorable impacts of human growth (both an unprecedented rise in people migrating to live in the Greater Yellowstone from other nature deprived areas, and accompanied by a somewhat related surge in unprecedented numbers of visitors and recreationists to public lands. • The inability or reluctance of land management agencies to see the writing on the wall. Yellowstone, unlike Banff, still hosts every major mammal and bird species that was there before the arrival of the Europeans. Banff gets points for the 2017 reintroduction of wild bison back to the park, but loses points because it was not able to keep its northern mountain caribou herd. Now Jasper's remaining caribou are also at serious risk of vanishing. Wilkonsin states: "The 22.5-million-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is actually pretty small. Functionally, it will be made ever smaller, squeezed by climate change altering its ecological carrying capacity because of less winter snowpack, hotter and drier conditions, and further fragmented by a doubling or tripling of the human population likely to occur in just two human generations." I know that for me, this could just as easily be said about the Bow River Valley. Combine growth without proper cumulative impact assessments, with vast increases in visitation, and we can see real challenges in our future. According to Wilkinson: "If we don’t get the “growth” component of Greater Yellowstone addressed, experts have told me, it won’t matter how fond we are of thinking about ecological processes playing out at the landscape level, like terrestrial migrations of ungulates, protecting wide-ranging species like grizzly bears, wolverines and elk that need escape cover free of intensive human intrusion." These are problems that are apparent throughout the entire Mountain National Park and surrounding areas. Canmore is in the middle of the battle to protect continentally significant wildlife corridors. If we don't get this right, nothing else matters. We, as a community, need to continue to fight to make sure that big development does not get to compromise critical connecting routes that are a key component of the much larger Rocky Mountain ecosystem. Even now, the town of Canmore is not only negotiating wildlife corridors, but developing within metres of them. The new bike trail being designed adjacent to Quarry Lake is a folly that the town cannot afford. Already, bears like 148 are being removed from the landscape for spending time on corridors dedicated to their movement. Having more and more and more development encroaching on these corridors will lead to a continued eroding of the ecological viability of the town of Canmore corridors - and maybe that's exactly what development focused mayors like John Borrowman want. Once the corridor is gone, he can promote the valley to his heart's content. Canmore has an election coming up. Make a better decision this time Canmore! You may not have many more chances. One advantage that Canada has over Yellowstone at the moment is that we are no longer afraid of science. We can look to great research being done within our parks that shows that the current trends are simply unsustainable. Wilkinson quotes Thomas Roffe, the former National Chief of wildlife health for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: “Science doesn’t define what the proper thing to do is. Science helps to define what the conditions will be if you choose one vision or another. Science will help you understand what the advantages or disadvantages are to your perspective. But it doesn’t tell you what’s right or what’s wrong.” We have the science. We can all see the changes. What are we going to do? Will we make the right choice? And with that, it's time to wrap this episode up. If you'd like to hit me up personally, you can email me at info@wardcameron.com or send me a message on Twitter @wardcameron. Ward Cameron Enterprises is your source for step-on and hiking guides as well as wildlife biology safaris, snowshoe animal tracking and corporate speaking programs. We've been sharing the stories behind the scenery for more than 30 years and we can help to make sure your visit to the Rockies is one that you'll be talking about for years. You can visit our website at www.WardCameron.com for more details. And with that said, the rain has thankfully come and now stopped so it's time to go hiking. I'll talk to you next week.
Murphy, Jodi, and their girls saw a bear while on vacation in the mountains.Sam's dog, Gus, ate something he was NOT suppose to eat. (Murphy Sam and Jodi will be back after Labor Day weekend.)
Hear how Murphy and Jodi made each other super envious on vacation which almost lead to a family car fight. Sam shares the details on the new Michael Jackson Halloween special this year.And hear about Jodi's "altercation" with another fan at the Paul Mccartney concert.
Murphy Sam and Jodi ARE BACK from vacation.
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There are few places in Tennessee better than Gatlinburg to get a feel of the fresh spring air of the Great Smokey Mountains. For those who want to experience the picturesque town and the Smokies at a faster pace, give the Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon a try, or cheer them on if you prefer the sidelines. […] The post April 2013 Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon appeared first on Visit My Smokies.
While the Gatlinburg Parks are best known for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park it also has Ober Gatlinburg high on a mountain top in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the Great Smokey Mountains. Visitors reach the ski and amusement facility by a tram from downtown Gatlinburg or by car. The ski and snowboarding facilities include nine […] The post Gatlinburg Parks Creating a Winter Wonderland appeared first on Visit My Smokies.
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