Meet innkeepers Steve and Karen Wilson, also known as "Mr. & Mrs. Wild of Asheville" — your go-to experts for exploring the vibrant heart of Western North Carolina. As cohosts of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville Podcast and hosts of the Beyond the Stage Music Series, Steve and Karen share insider tips on everything to see and do in Asheville and its breathtaking surrounding regions, including Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Avid travelers, road trippers, dedicated outdoor adventurers, enthusiastic music lovers, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, and active supporters of programs that help military veterans — Steve and Karen bring passion and personality to everything they cover.

Beyond their media contributions, Steve and Karen are the welcoming owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed & Breakfast — a stunning "Pink Lady" Victorian Mansion nestled in Asheville's historic Montford District. Dating back to 1898, this luxurious retreat is within walking distance of downtown Asheville and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate. Guests are welcomed with homemade brownies or cookies, a glass of Steve's craft brew, and a greeting from their charming Shih Tzu pups, Ozzy and Lita!

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