Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors


Latest Episodes

The Heat in the Carolinas
June 22, 2018

The Heat in the Carolinas happens every year come June, July and August.  The Outdoor Guys talk with WBTV Al Conklin about how to be safe & if Columbia & Fayetteville are really as HOT as their reputation.

A Shrinking Mountain in Africa
June 22, 2018

A Shrinking Mountain in Africa, doesn’t mean it gets easier to climb.  The Outdoor Guys speak with 40+ time summit veteran, Macon Dunnagan about the climb of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point.

Fourth of July Barbecue Time
June 22, 2018

The Outdoor Guys speak with Jim Noble, of Rooster’s Restaurants & the Kings Kitchen about proper cooking advice & safety as we cook outside on the grill.

The Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s
June 22, 2018

The Outdoor Guys from Jesse Brown’s talk about some of the things going on in the Carolina’s Music & Heat.

Speed Climbers Push the Limits
June 14, 2018

With Alex honnold and Tommy Caldwell breaking the speed record of the nose at el Capitan & others becoming injured or perishing; Bill Bartee speaks with the esteemed California climber Kurt Smith about the mainstreaming of this version of climbing.

Escape to Beech Mountain
June 14, 2018

Escape to Beech Mountain for a 20 degree drop in temperature, mountain bike lessons, hikes, drinks and good music. Talia Freeman speaks with outdoor guy, Bill Bartee about the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies.

Places to Go on the Thread
June 14, 2018

If you're looking for something to do around Charlotte, try events on the Carolina Thread Trail. Program Coordinator Sena McCrory takes us from Ospreys on the Catawba to cold beer on the freeway.

Father’s Day Fishing Stories
June 14, 2018

Bill talks about fishing with dad. Folks are invited to share on Jesse Brown's Facebook page.

Renfrow’s Hardware & General Merchandise
June 10, 2018

Renfrow’s Hardware & General Merchandise has been around for over 120 years.  David Blackley shopped there & now owns it. This foundation of downtown Matthews, NC, has changed over the century but in many ways has stayed the same. 

Bow to the King-Tarpon
June 10, 2018

Captain Dave Chouinard is on the water. We’ll learn about this prehistoric fish & its habits & hear his direction to his friends with casts, strips & instructions while on the boat. Do they catch a big one?