Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

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Birdwatchers in the Area - Part One
Judy Walker of the Mecklenburg Audubon Society shares how people have recently been coming into the activity of bird watching. She adds to Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee's list of famed people wi
Birdwatchers in the Area-Part 1
Host Bill Bartee welcomes longtime contributor to the Carolina Outdoors, Judy Walker. Walker has been watching birds as a kid. However, it was in the 1980s when a female cardinal should up in her wi
Trout Fishing Report Spring 25
Elijah St. Blancard, Head Guide and Instructor at Jesse Brown's, joins us today on the Carolina Outdoors to go over the spring '25 fishing report and open a window into his philosophy as a guide and o
Ireland and Northern Ireland
Today we are joined by Alex Flowers, backpacking outfitter and world traveler from Jesse Brown's. Alex is a backpacker, sailor, Scout and adventurer from Charlotte, and has just returned from a weeklo
Talking Tuck Fest, new and exciting additions and traditions
Before the Tuck Fest became one of the premier outdoor festivals in the Southeast, it was a small gathering of outdoor enthusiasts at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (NWWC) in Charlotte, NC. The e
Talking Urban hikes, Turkeys, Fly fishing, and Botanical gardens
This years outdoor programming in North Carolina looks a little different, with some adjustments following the recent hurricane impacts. North Carolinas turkey season officially opened on April 12th
Charlotte Loop 5k + Urban Hike with Drew Thrasher
We talked today with Drew Thrasher, who told us how the Loop 5K and block party are already gearing up to be one of Charlottes most anticipated spring events. On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the day begin
Blue Ridge Parkway Fly Fishing with Sam Johnson
The conversation continues with Sam Johnson, author of two Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway books. The NC-section & the VA-section, respectively. You'll learn his favorite waters in both states an
Lost Worlds Inspiration with Dave Hamme
David Hamme is an award winning author, an innovation consultant for businesses, and a specialist in strategic planning. However, Today we're speaking to David about Lost Worlds Brewing, a bus tour he
A Walk in the Park with Drew Thrasher
Today we are joined by Drew Thrasher, guide for the Jesse Brown's-sponsored 'Walk in the Park' for years. Drew is a resident within the SouthPark district and serves on the Board of the SouthPark Area