It's that time of year and Christmas is just around the corner! One of the symbols of Christmas is mistletoe and it is actually a fascinating plant and it's pretty interesting how it became a symbol of Christmas. Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they usher in the holidays and spread Christmas cheer with some interesting facts about this amazing little plant.

Here's some websites for further reading:
https://blog.nwf.org/2012/12/12-things-to-know-about-mistletoe/
https://fwbg.org/newsletter-2/before-stealing-a-kiss-learn-the-mythology-and-history-of-mistletoe/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/biology-mistletoe-180976601/

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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This time, Gabrielle and I are talking about the successful reintroduction of Elk in the Southeast. Hunted into extinction in the 1700's and 1800's, this second largest member of the deer family has been reintroduced to North Carolina in the 2000's, but not without headaches and issues. Join us as we chat about the successes, challenges, and essential collaborations that made the reintroduction of a majestic animal into a drastically changed ecosystem a success that now adds yet another facet to the gems of our national parks, refuges, and wild areas!

Here's some more information about the reintroduction of elk and where you can see them:

https://wildlifemanagement.institute/outdoor-news-bulletin/march-2019/returning-elk-southeast-20-year-retrospective

https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/outdoor/dna-study-yields-new-estimate-of-smoky-mountain-elk-population/article_38a073e4-2f45-11ef-8fe6-1b27dce98991.html

https://ncwf.org/wildlife/elk/

Where to see them:
https://www.greatsmokies.com/elk-watching/

https://visithaywood.com/blog/elk-watching-101/

https://visitcherokeenc.com/blog/elk-viewing-101-your-guide-to-americas-historic-mammal/

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Our final two days in Iceland are packed adventures and experiences as we go from Selfloss to Keflavik. We went through a National Park, experienced a few more waterfalls, geysers, and interesting history. We also baked bread in volcanic soil, took in a few more spas, and got up close and personal at the historic fissure and lava eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. What a great trip and once in a lifetime experience Walkin' on the Wild Side!

Here's some great information:
The Yoda Cave - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/yoda-cave
Gullfoss Waterfall - https://gullfoss.is/
Geysir - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/strokkur
The Yerts! https://valhallayurts.com/
Minniborgir Restaurant - https://www.is-southerniceland.com/en/property/minniborgir-cottages-restaurant.html
Laugervatn Spa and Bread Baking Experience - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/iceland-hot-springs-bread
Blue Lagoon - https://www.bluelagoon.com/topics/retreat-lagoon
Lava Flows Over Road - https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2024/06/08/lava_has_reached_grindavikurvegur_road_and_the_blue/
Froken Restaurants - https://www.frokenselfoss.is/
Rain Restaurant - https://rain.is/

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Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We continue our adventure on the Ring Road in Iceland, from the northern area of Husavik to the southeastern town of Hofn. We go from snowy fields to glaciers, icebergs, and volcanic beaches. Join us to learn more about this beautiful country that truly is the land of ice and fire! From hot geothermal fields, volcanic lava fields, and lava caves, to icy lagoons, glaciers, and icebergs. Awesome geothermal spas, delicious ice cream, the amazing Iceland hotdog (trust me), and incredible views of northern lights. Quite the diversity of land forms and experiences, but unbelievable trips around this great country from north to west, and more!

Here's some websites for more information:
https://www.northiceland.is/en/destinations/towns/
husavik
Awesome Geothermal Spa: https://www.geosea.is/
Naustid Restaurant in Husavik: https://icelandicfood.is/naustid/
Lava fields near Lake Myvatn: https://perlan.is/articles/dimmuborgir-lava-rock-formations-iceland
Hotdogs, really?: https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/what-to-eat-in-iceland-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-famous-icelandic-hot-dogs
Best ice cream: https://handpickediceland.is/tour/skutais-ice-cream/
https://icelandtravelguide.is/locations/the-diamond-beach/
https://fjallsarlon.is/

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We took a vacation and are back to share our adventures with you. Gabrielle and I travelled to Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice! Join us along our trip as we travel the Ring Road and experience the vast, rugged, and beautiful land with mountains, waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, and more. Part one takes to the western coast all the way up to the northern-most part of Iceland. This section was filled with sorcery, witchcraft, trolls, sheep and more!

Here's a little info on the places we visited:

Ring Road - https://www.visiticeland.com/article/the-ring-road
Holmavik - https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/holmavik
Laugarholl Hotell - https://www.laugarholl.is/
Sheep! - https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/icelandic-sheep-the-ultimate-guide
Sorcery and Witchcraft museum - https://www.westfjords.is/en/service/the-icelandic-sorcery-and-witchcraft-museum
Restaurant at Sorcery and Witchcraft Museum/Galdur - https://galdrasyning.is/en/galdur-restaurant2/

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It's time for a little different episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a foraging adventure to harvest, cook, and have Gabrielle try stinging nettle, a choice wild edible. This nutritious wild plant needs to be harvested with care and positive identification, but once you do, you'll have a tasty green for the table! We talk about harvesting this plant, how to handle, and then, off to the "WWS Culinary Institute" (our kitchen, lol) and we show you how to clean it, cook it, and then on to the back porch for Gabrielle's first taste. Don't worry, she survives and will make it to the next episode!

Health Benefits:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9253158/#:~:text=Aids%20in%20skin%20and%20bone,magnesium%2C%20potassium%2C%20and%20zinc.
Cooking:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/sauteed-stinging-nettles-2217561#:~:text=Nettles%20need%20to%20be%20thoroughly,down%20in%20one%20fell%20swoop.
Positive Identification:
https://www.wildedible.com/wild-food-guide/stinging-nettle

If you're ever in Saluda, NC, please check out this amazing gallery called Earthly Minds Gallery. Such a great store and co-owned by Sabrina Romero, a wonderful artist! Check out this webpage, learn about this great gallery, and if you're up that way, stop in and support them!
https://earthlymindsgallery.com/

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We're back for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! It's the time of year that we are starting to get hints of Fall and many animal behaviors are starting to change with the seasons. Birds are migrating, squirrels are getting busy, but I always thing of the industrious beaver this time of year! The careful observer who has beavers in the area will notice more activity from these semi-aquatic mammals as they start caching twigs, branches, and other food for the winter. But beavers get a bad rap because of their ability to change their habitat and are much maligned in many areas. But it's this ability that creates habitat, improves water quality, and can be beneficial to our environment if we can just find a way to get along with this neat critter. Join Marvin and Gabrielle as we seek to instill some appreciation for beavers and hopefully inspire more folks to get along with this amazing architect. Diverse habitats, water conservation, and stormwater management is all a possibility if we just "leave it to beavers"!

Here's some more information on beavers:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62316/11-fascinating-facts-about-beavers
https://facts.net/beaver-facts/
https://www.newmouth.com/resources/beaver-teeth-facts/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/beavers-climate-change-conservation-news

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Hi and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we're going to the coast (figuratively) and talking about one of the rarest marine mammals, the northern right whale. Taken to the brink of extinction by the whaling industry, this slow moving, surface dwelling whale faces an uncertain future as population numbers compromised during whaling continue to decline due to modern day vessel strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and demands for the ocean's resources. Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn more about this incredible marine mammal, it's stuggles, and continued efforts to save a whale who's very survival is in the hands of the human race.

For more information, here are a few websites for you to check out:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whale
https://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/north-atlantic-right-whale/
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/north-atlantic-right-whale
https://www.nrdc.org/bio/francine-kershaw/final-north-atlantic-right-whale-and-offshore-wind-strategy-released

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