Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors


Latest Episodes

The Great Trails State with Palmer McIntyre – Part Two
July 10, 2025

Trails are found throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to suburban areas to the coast. Palmer McIntyre, part of the Great Trails State Coalition, joins the Carolina Outdoors podcast this week

The Great Trails State with Palmer McIntyre – Part One
July 10, 2025

Trails are found throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to suburbs to the coast. Palmer McIntyre is the coordinator of the Great Trails State Coalition and a conservationist with a passion for

The Quarry at Carrigan Farms with Doug Carrigan
July 03, 2025

What better way to beat the heat on a summer day than by cooling off at a refreshing swimming hole? In the Charlotte area, Carrigan Farms is a local favorite for swimming, relaxing, getting a bite to

Rip Current Safety This Summer
July 03, 2025

As summer progresses and the Carolina beaches attract more visitors, its important to be aware of beach safety, and especially of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful flows of water that flow away

Summer Fishing in the Carolina Heat with Elijah Saint Blancard
July 03, 2025

As summer progresses and temperatures rise across the Carolinas, fish are also feeling the heat. How is the sport of fishing affected by heat waves & weather change? Learn from Elijah Saint Blancard,

Founder of Mike’s Spike Umbrella Anchor – Part Two
July 03, 2025

When self-described "beach bum" and avid outdoorsman Mike Haney moved to North Myrtle Beach, he realized how difficult it was to set up beach umbrellas. Eventually, this observation led to the inventi

Founder of Mike’s Spike Umbrella Anchor – Part One
July 03, 2025

When self-described "beach bum" and avid outdoorsman Mike Haney moved to North Myrtle Beach, he realized how difficult it was to set up beach umbrellas. Eventually, this observation led to the inventi

Boating in the Carolinas – Part Two
June 19, 2025

With summertime in full swing, so is boating season in the Carolinas. Boat owner and water sportsman Charles Jenkin started sailboating at age 9 and, following retirement, is now a safe and responsibl

Boating in the Carolinas – Part One
June 19, 2025

With summertime in full swing, so is boating season in the Carolinas. Boat owner and water sportsman Charles Jenkin started sailboating at age 9 and, following retirement, is now a safe and responsibl

Gray’s Sporting Journal – Part One
May 30, 2025

Mike Floyd has worked with Gray's Sporting Journal for over thirty years. After growing up in Spartanburg, SC, he was introduced to a ton of adventure in Rabun County, GA. After graduating in newspa