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Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

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The Great Trails State with Palmer McIntyre – Part Two

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/10

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 to share about the Great Trails State, some reopened waterfalls in western NC, and her personal favorite spots from her book Trails and Treats.More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

The Great Trails State with Palmer McIntyre – Part One

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/10

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 celebrating the outdoors. She shares about the Coalition's work, the 2023 NC Year of the Trail, and the importance of trails in our communities. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

The Quarry at Carrigan Farms with Doug Carrigan

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/03

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 eat, and more. Hear Doug Carrigan share about this refreshing natural quarry, the farm, and all the summer fun at Carrigan Farms!More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Rip Current Safety This Summer

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/03

As summer progresses and the Carolina beaches attract more visitors, it’s important to be aware of beach safety, and especially of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful flows of water that flow away from the shore. Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee shares rip current safety advice and advises swimmers to be aware when visiting the beach this summer. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Summer Fishing in the Carolina Heat with Elijah Saint...

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/03

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, lead fishing guide and head fly fishing instructor at Jesse Brown’s, to find out what the heat means for the trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass of the Carolinas. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

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Founder of Mike’s Spike Umbrella Anchor – Part Two

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/03

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 invention of Mike's Spike: a specialized beach umbrella anchor with a pile-driving design to easily secure your umbrella in the sand, even on the windiest days. Mike joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown's, to share how he discovered his love for outdoors, his invention, and more about the

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Founder of Mike’s Spike Umbrella Anchor – Part One

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/07/03

Boating in the Carolinas – Part Two

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/06/20

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 responsible powerboater. He joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s, to share his passion for boating, the importance of safety on the water, and common boating courtesies.More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Boating in the Carolinas – Part One

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/06/19

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 responsible powerboater. He joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s, to share his passion for boating, the importance of safety on the water, and the popularity of boating on Lake Norman and Lake Wylie. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

National Trails Day

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/06/06

Celebrate National Trails Day in the Carolinas: Explore Nature and CommunityNational Trails Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of June each year, is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and explore the scenic beauty of the Carolinas. North and South Carolina are home to hundreds of miles of diverse trails that wind through breathtaking mountain ranges, serene coastal paths, and vibrant urban greenways. Whether you're an avid hiker, mountain biker, or casual walker,

Nature in the Carolinas – Part One

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/06/06

How many of us have a career in something, then return to the one thing that we had a passion in? Bob Senn began his Bob Senn began his Certification as a Naturalist in 2014. He then became a Certified South Carolina Master Naturalist in 2017. He did all of this after spending a career in telecommunications. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, spends some time learning Senn's background and the difference between a "Naturalist" & a "Naturist". More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse

Nature in the Carolinas – Part Two

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors ·

2025/06/06

Bob Senn visits the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the changes in the Carolina Outdoors. Climate, growth, and the habits of people and animals have changed. This Certified South Carolina Master Naturalist & a member of the SC association of Naturalists shares insight to the changes going on in our environment. Visit the full write-up of the show & liner notes at the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's.