KCBX-FM: Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Podcast http://www.thomascwilmer.com Copyright 2007 KCBX-FM - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 en Travel Correspondent Tom Wilmer shares his travel experiences from around the world. travel,KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California KCBX-FM no http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/icon_510074.jpg KCBX-FM: Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Podcast http://www.thomascwilmer.com Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:58:46 -0400 South Texas Ranchers face Environmental Challenges & Al Ragusin's Dancing Spanish Horses The year was 1895 when a sickly 17-year old, fresh off the train from Washington DC arrived Texas  and settled in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. With one leg and one lung, young Charles Hellen Senior carved a life for himself in the Texas outback near Hebronville. Through stamina, sweat and brute determination Hellen acquired close to 20,000 acres.  Five generations later, Hellen’s descendents continue to operate the family owned La Mota Ranch. Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer, as he rides range with Charlie Hellen III in his pickup truck as he shares the challenges and rewards of ranching in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 

www.cwhellenranch.com


Al Ragusin has been training horses since he was a six year old in Port O’connor Texas. Six decades later, Ragusin has become known far and wide as the man who’s horses dance to music. He and his horses have strutted their stuff in Rose Bowl Parade, festivals and shows around the west, and along the way he’s racked up close to 1,000 ribbons and trophies for his incredible “Dancing Spanish Horses. Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer for a chat with Al Ragusin at his  home in McAllen, Texas.

www.dancinghorseshow.com

www.mcallen.org

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:58:46 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/190918026/KCBX_190918026.mp3 The year was 1895 when a sickly 17-year old, fresh off the train from Washington DC arrived Texas  and settled in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. With one leg and one lung, young Charles Hellen Senior carved a life for himself in the Texas outback near Hebronville. Through stamina, sweat and brute determination Hellen acquired close to 20,000 acres.  Five generations later, Hellen’s descendents continue to operate the family owned La Mota Ranch. Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer, as he rides range with Charlie Hellen III in his pickup truck as he shares the challenges and rewards of ranching in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 

www.cwhellenranch.com


Al Ragusin has been training horses since he was a six year old in Port O’connor Texas. Six decades later, Ragusin has become known far and wide as the man who’s horses dance to music. He and his horses have strutted their stuff in Rose Bowl Parade, festivals and shows around the west, and along the way he’s racked up close to 1,000 ribbons and trophies for his incredible “Dancing Spanish Horses. Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer for a chat with Al Ragusin at his  home in McAllen, Texas.

www.dancinghorseshow.com

www.mcallen.org

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 33:17 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Arkansas-- Tales from the South, Oxford American Magazine and the Hive at 21c in Bentonville Join corespondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Little Rock and Bentonville Arkansas.
Visits include an evening at the Starving Artist Cafe in North Little Rock the home of the weekly
"Tales from the South" radio show with host, Paula Morrell. A visit with Warrick Sabin, Publisher of the Oxford American and its new venue, South on Main. Afterwards it's off to Bentonville for a chat with chef, Mathew McClure, chef at the Hive Restuarant in the new cutting-edge 21c Gallery Hotel.



]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:01:53 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/189071080/KCBX_189071080.mp3 Join corespondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Little Rock and Bentonville Arkansas.
Visits include an evening at the Starving Artist Cafe in North Little Rock the home of the weekly
"Tales from the South" radio show with host, Paula Morrell. A visit with Warrick Sabin, Publisher of the Oxford American and its new venue, South on Main. Afterwards it's off to Bentonville for a chat with chef, Mathew McClure, chef at the Hive Restuarant in the new cutting-edge 21c Gallery Hotel.



]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 28:36 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Nativo Lodge Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer reporting from the Nativo Lodge hotel <http://www.nativolodge.com> located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The hotel recently commissioned four Native American contemporary artists to transform guestrooms into works of art. This bold artist room project is the first of its kind in New Mexico. These artist guest rooms, designed by emerging Native American artists, are deeply rooted in cultural traditions but express themselves in surprising ways. These artist rooms take the hotel guest room experience to another level. â??

Acclaimed Native American contemporary artists Heidi Brandow, Nanibah Chacon, Rhett Lynch and Ehren Kee Natay will kick off the Artist Room project. These New Mexico artists have received local and national attention including accolades from the world-renowned SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Nativo Lodge partnered with SWAIA (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts <http://http://swaia.org/>) to select these featured artists through a juried submission process.

http://newmexicotravelblog.com/nativo-lodge-artist-guest-rooms/

]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 03:13:34 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/186997968/KCBX_186997968.mp3 Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer reporting from the Nativo Lodge hotel <http://www.nativolodge.com> located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The hotel recently commissioned four Native American contemporary artists to transform guestrooms into works of art. This bold artist room project is the first of its kind in New Mexico. These artist guest rooms, designed by emerging Native American artists, are deeply rooted in cultural traditions but express themselves in surprising ways. These artist rooms take the hotel guest room experience to another level. â??

Acclaimed Native American contemporary artists Heidi Brandow, Nanibah Chacon, Rhett Lynch and Ehren Kee Natay will kick off the Artist Room project. These New Mexico artists have received local and national attention including accolades from the world-renowned SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Nativo Lodge partnered with SWAIA (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts <http://http://swaia.org/>) to select these featured artists through a juried submission process.

http://newmexicotravelblog.com/nativo-lodge-artist-guest-rooms/

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 14:10 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Former Congressman Kika de la Garza Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer in McAllen, Texas for a fascinating conversation with Kika del la Garza and his wife Lucille. Kika de la garza served for 14 years as a Texas State Representative followed by 32 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. When he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives he was the sole Hispanic member. Following six consecutive terms in Austin, de la Garza was elected as a democrat to the US House of representatives from the 15th District.  His congressional career spanned 32 years, from 1965 through 1997 serving the 89th through the 104th congressional sessions

In 1976 del La Garza became a founding member of the Hispanic Congressional Cuacus where he served as chairman from 1989 to 1991.  He became the first Hispanic since 1917 to chair a standing committee in the House when he was elected chairman of the committee on Agriculture—serving from 1981 to 1994.

Close to home in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, de la garza is revered as being instrumental in Securing Federal Funding for the Valley wildlife refuges that have become world-renowned destinations nautralists and avid bird watchers. For further information: www.mcallenchamber.com

]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 01:43:49 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/186392103/KCBX_186392103.mp3 Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer in McAllen, Texas for a fascinating conversation with Kika del la Garza and his wife Lucille. Kika de la garza served for 14 years as a Texas State Representative followed by 32 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. When he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives he was the sole Hispanic member. Following six consecutive terms in Austin, de la Garza was elected as a democrat to the US House of representatives from the 15th District.  His congressional career spanned 32 years, from 1965 through 1997 serving the 89th through the 104th congressional sessions

In 1976 del La Garza became a founding member of the Hispanic Congressional Cuacus where he served as chairman from 1989 to 1991.  He became the first Hispanic since 1917 to chair a standing committee in the House when he was elected chairman of the committee on Agriculture—serving from 1981 to 1994.

Close to home in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, de la garza is revered as being instrumental in Securing Federal Funding for the Valley wildlife refuges that have become world-renowned destinations nautralists and avid bird watchers. For further information: www.mcallenchamber.com

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 35:55 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Journeys of Discovery, May 14, 2013 Join Correspondent, Tom Wilmer as he visits with Stacie Jacob,
Executive Director of Visit San Luis Obispo County 
www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com
Ms. Jacobs shares her insights in to cool things to do and see on
the Centrsl Coast, including Wine Festivals, car free visits,
exploring Hearst Castle, family travel, and the growth of trendy
food-trucks.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:03:16 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/185312329/KCBX_185312329.mp3 Join Correspondent, Tom Wilmer as he visits with Stacie Jacob,
Executive Director of Visit San Luis Obispo County 
www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com
Ms. Jacobs shares her insights in to cool things to do and see on
the Centrsl Coast, including Wine Festivals, car free visits,
exploring Hearst Castle, family travel, and the growth of trendy
food-trucks.

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 22:20 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Journeys of Discovery, May 7, 2013 Exploration of historic El Encanto Hotel, Santa Barbara Correspondent, Tom Wilmer visits with General Manager, Laura Mciver, the Executive Chef, Spa Director, and Concierge for an in depth exploration of the revered, historic prop erty. Set on lush garden grounds, a thousand feet above the beachside town of Santa Barbara, the El Encanto has been an integral part of the local fabric for close to a century, Following a six year, multi-million dollar restoration the El Encanto has recently reopened, with all its historic charms intact, but with the addition of sophis ticated, modern amenities. www.elencanto.com]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 22:09:23 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/182426646/KCBX_182426646.mp3 Exploration of historic El Encanto Hotel, Santa Barbara Correspondent, Tom Wilmer visits with General Manager, Laura Mciver, the Executive Chef, Spa Director, and Concierge for an in depth exploration of the revered, historic prop erty. Set on lush garden grounds, a thousand feet above the beachside town of Santa Barbara, the El Encanto has been an integral part of the local fabric for close to a century, Following a six year, multi-million dollar restoration the El Encanto has recently reopened, with all its historic charms intact, but with the addition of sophis ticated, modern amenities. www.elencanto.com]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 0:00 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Journeys of Discovery May 1, 2013 Travel Correspondent reports from Scotland as he learns about Blended Scotch Whisky from Richard Paterson, Master Blender with Whyte & McKay www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk  And then it's off to Chickamauga National Battlefield in Georgia for a conversation with Park Ranger, Christopher Young www.nps.gov/chch/ , followed by a visit to the Booker T Washington National Monument in Virginia www.nps.gov/bowa ; The final two segments include visits with renowned wine maker, Jefferey Patterson, at Mt. Eden Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains near San Francisco www.mounteden.com , and a chat with Greg Jenkins, owner of Fleming-Jenkins Vineyards and Winery in Los Gatos, California. along with his wife, former Olympic Skating legend, Peggy Fleming www.flemingjenkins.com

]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 08:03:42 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/180522586/KCBX_180522586.mp3 Travel Correspondent reports from Scotland as he learns about Blended Scotch Whisky from Richard Paterson, Master Blender with Whyte & McKay www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk  And then it's off to Chickamauga National Battlefield in Georgia for a conversation with Park Ranger, Christopher Young www.nps.gov/chch/ , followed by a visit to the Booker T Washington National Monument in Virginia www.nps.gov/bowa ; The final two segments include visits with renowned wine maker, Jefferey Patterson, at Mt. Eden Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains near San Francisco www.mounteden.com , and a chat with Greg Jenkins, owner of Fleming-Jenkins Vineyards and Winery in Los Gatos, California. along with his wife, former Olympic Skating legend, Peggy Fleming www.flemingjenkins.com

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 0:00 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Monterey California's Portola Hotel & Cannery Row plus two up and coming female Blues Artists Portola Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town Monterey, California is a full service resort hotel. In addtition to serving as Monterey's convention center, the hotel is a nationwide leader in the LEED Green Initiative. The hotel is also "doggie friendly" and a cool place for families. They even have a special Pirates Program for the kids.  Come along and discover the many allures of the Portola. 

Before departing the Monterey Peninsula, we make a mandatory stop for a visit with Diane Mandeville, VP of Cannery Row Company  as she shares her insights in to the world famous Cannery Row (made famous by author, John Steinbeck) past and present.

Next up, we head down to the legendary King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena,Arkansas for a visit with two young, up and coming Blues Artists, Tullie Brae followed by Samantha Fish  

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:33:51 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/178668139/KCBX_178668139.mp3 Portola Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town Monterey, California is a full service resort hotel. In addtition to serving as Monterey's convention center, the hotel is a nationwide leader in the LEED Green Initiative. The hotel is also "doggie friendly" and a cool place for families. They even have a special Pirates Program for the kids.  Come along and discover the many allures of the Portola. 

Before departing the Monterey Peninsula, we make a mandatory stop for a visit with Diane Mandeville, VP of Cannery Row Company  as she shares her insights in to the world famous Cannery Row (made famous by author, John Steinbeck) past and present.

Next up, we head down to the legendary King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena,Arkansas for a visit with two young, up and coming Blues Artists, Tullie Brae followed by Samantha Fish  

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 0:00 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org AudioLog: Oxnard, Branson, Los Alamos, Texas, and Guam Journeys of Discovery---explore America with correspondent Tom Wilmer---segments include: Hard Work U and Branson, MO, rafting in Tennessee, the Channel Islands, and a visit to the island of Guam.

This week we board an Island Packers boat from Oxnard, CA to explore the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary with naturalist, Cathy DeWitt Olsen as she takes us on a walking tour of Anacapa Island

Following a visit with Carlo Smith, owner of White Water Adventures on Tennessee's Ocoee River  it's over to Missouri for a discovery of College of The Ozarks, dubbed "Hard Work U" as all students work for their tuition and graduate debt free 

Director, June Tillis takes us on a walking tour of the Veterans Memorial museum in Branson, MO.

Next up is a visit to the Los Alamos Lab's Bradbury Museum with Director Linda Deck. Then we head down to the Heart of Texas for a chat with Gus Sanchez, Chief of Interpretation at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park   Last but no means least is a visit with Joanne Comacho, General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau on the island of Guam--dubbed "Where America's Day begins"  

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:42 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/177640686/KCBX_177640686.mp3 Journeys of Discovery---explore America with correspondent Tom Wilmer---segments include: Hard Work U and Branson, MO, rafting in Tennessee, the Channel Islands, and a visit to the island of Guam.

This week we board an Island Packers boat from Oxnard, CA to explore the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary with naturalist, Cathy DeWitt Olsen as she takes us on a walking tour of Anacapa Island

Following a visit with Carlo Smith, owner of White Water Adventures on Tennessee's Ocoee River  it's over to Missouri for a discovery of College of The Ozarks, dubbed "Hard Work U" as all students work for their tuition and graduate debt free 

Director, June Tillis takes us on a walking tour of the Veterans Memorial museum in Branson, MO.

Next up is a visit to the Los Alamos Lab's Bradbury Museum with Director Linda Deck. Then we head down to the Heart of Texas for a chat with Gus Sanchez, Chief of Interpretation at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park   Last but no means least is a visit with Joanne Comacho, General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau on the island of Guam--dubbed "Where America's Day begins"  

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 0:00 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org Prince William Forest Park, VA and more! Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, the home of a WWII OSS training facility . Then it's off to South Dakota for a visit with Ted Husted, owner of Wall Drugstore  ranked as one of America's foremost Roadside Attractions. A visit to Estonia  details the country's struggles throughout the 20th Century and its legacy for its "Singing Revolution". The California Highway Patrols Air Division   spends most of its time and efforts saving lives. Climb aboard a CHP helicopter for a visit with the crew. The Oklahoma Bombing occurred on April 19th, 1995. In remembrance of the horrific tragedy, Tom Wilmer visits with director, Kerry Watkins at the Oklahoma Memorial. 

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:43:26 -0400 http://www.thomascwilmer.com http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/27/510074/176870006/KCBX_176870006.mp3 Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, the home of a WWII OSS training facility . Then it's off to South Dakota for a visit with Ted Husted, owner of Wall Drugstore  ranked as one of America's foremost Roadside Attractions. A visit to Estonia  details the country's struggles throughout the 20th Century and its legacy for its "Singing Revolution". The California Highway Patrols Air Division   spends most of its time and efforts saving lives. Climb aboard a CHP helicopter for a visit with the crew. The Oklahoma Bombing occurred on April 19th, 1995. In remembrance of the horrific tragedy, Tom Wilmer visits with director, Kerry Watkins at the Oklahoma Memorial. 

]]> KCBX,KCBX FM,Take Two the movie show,San Luis Obispo,California 0:00 no KCBX-FM http://www.kcbx.org