Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Leconte Lodge, the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States, is a bucket list item in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Atop Mount Leconte at an elevation of 6,593 feet, the Lodge is only accessible by trail and through a competitive lottery system. Tune in for more about Leconte Lodge, host Bill’s recent journey there, and how you can experience it for yourself. Looking for m...

Tango and Kat, otherwise known throughout Charlotte as Susan Lakeman and Kathy Pilotti Lindenberger, are a duo of anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and friends. Hear their journeys to fly fishing, the healing effects of nature, and their upcoming fly fishing competition this fall. Looking for more fly fishing? Visit Jesse Brown’s, Charlotte’s one-stop shop for all things angling – fr...

Tango and Kat, otherwise known throughout Charlotte as Susan Lakeman and Kathy Pilotti Lindenberger, are a duo of anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and friends. Hear their journeys to fly fishing, the healing effects of nature, and their upcoming fly fishing competition this fall. Looking for more fly fishing? Visit Jesse Brown’s, Charlotte’s one-stop shop for all things angling – fr...

Sylva, North Carolina, home to the Western Fly Fishing Trail, is a popular destination for anglers, hikers, and tourists of all kinds. The Carolina Outdoors welcomes Chris Maney, native of Sylva and sales representative for Abel, Ross Reels, and Fishpond, onto the show this week. Looking to visit Western North Carolina this fall? Learn more about fall tourism, hike recommendations, fishing the Tuc...

As the new season begins, take a look forward at the hunting and fishing in the Carolinas this fall. Get important dates for dove hunting, deer season, fly fishing, and upcoming events at Jesse Brown’s. For more information on hunting and fishing in the Carolinas, reference the  South Carolina Department of Natural Resources  or  North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission . More Liner Notes are...

Retired Charlotte fireman, passionate fly fisherman, and author of the book  Stream Safety & Fly Fishing, Gregg Murphy, joins the Carolina Outdoors this week! Learn more about safety while fly fishing, how to best prepare for an angling trip, and tips from “Murph”. Murph will also be at Jesse Brown’s on October 9th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come hear more of his story and enjo...

Retired Charlotte fireman, passionate fly fisherman, and author of the book  Stream Safety & Fly Fishing, Gregg Murphy, joins the Carolina Outdoors this week! Learn more about safety while fly fishing, how to best prepare for an angling trip, and tips from “Murph”. Murph will also be at Jesse Brown’s on October 9th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come hear more of his story and enjo...

Daniel Stowe Conservancy (formerly Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden) is one of the most-visited destinations in the Charlotte area, offering botanical gardens, trails, events, and more. Its CEO John Searby joins the Carolina Outdoors to share about the property’s updates, trails throughout Stowe, and the upcoming Trails and Tunes event on September 20 th . More Liner Notes are available online at Jes...

As fall begins in the Carolinas, so does dove hunting season. September 2nd marks the opening day in both North and South Carolina. James Buice joins the Carolina Outdoors to share his experiences dove hunting in the Carolinas and beyond, safety tips, his favorite dove recipe, and more. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

As summer ends, it’s back to school season – and in North Carolina, back to school means high school football. Langston Wertz Jr., sports journalist for The Charlotte Observer, joins the Carolina Outdoors this week to talk new conferences, coaching changes, and top players and teams. Hear his take on the upcoming season and learn which matchups to keep an eye on this fall. More Liner Notes are ava...

Summer adventures can continue into the fall as the time for back-to-school approaches. Granger Bartee, incoming freshman at UNC Chapel Hill, shares his local adventures this summer (like rodeos and mud runs!) and looks forward to new adventures this fall. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

As summer comes to a close and back-to-school approaches, the Carolina Outdoors looks back on adventures of the season with Granger Bartee, a recent high school graduate with a busy schedule. Looking for an adventure closer to home? Tune in to learn more about the family-friendly activities Granger was able to find in the Carolinas, including rodeos and mud runs. More Liner Notes are available onl...

It’s no secret that plastic waste is an environmental issue – especially in our oceans. Sea Threads makes its products from 100% recycled ocean plastics sourced specifically from marine and coastal ecosystems. Dylan Cross, its founder, joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about Sea Threads and how it works to improve our oceans. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

It’s no secret that plastic waste is an environmental issue – especially in our oceans. Sea Threads makes its products from 100% recycled ocean plastics sourced specifically from marine and coastal ecosystems. Dylan Cross, its founder, joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about Sea Threads and how it works to improve our oceans. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

Adventure starts in the Carolinas and can take you all around the world – including to western Europe. Scott Wurtzbacher joins the Carolina Outdoors to share his experiences hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc, a 106-mile route through the Alps in Italy, France, and Switzerland. Whether you’re planning on visiting soon or just looking for something else to add to your bucket list, learn more about the T...

As Carolinians continue to enjoy the water this summer, Ryley McKnight joins the show to discuss smallmouth fishing – the cousin of the largemouth bass. Learn about how the fish differ, where to find smallmouth bass, and how to register for the Jesse Brown’s Smallmouth Fly Fishing School coming up in August. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

24 Hours of Booty in Charlotte is an annual charity cycling and walking event to raise money for cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs. Scott Dunstan, biker, sponsor, volunteer, and committee member joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about the community-wide event. 24 Hours of Booty is happening July 25th – 26th, 2025, in the Myers Park neighborhood. More Liner Notes are avail...

Hear from Wilson Gabriel, fly guide, traveler, and longtime member of the Jesse Brown’s team, as he shares about his experience in Cruisers on the Rockies, a trail riding event for Land Cruisers in Colorado. Learn about his travels, fly fishing, and the sense of community in the beautiful setting on Silverton, CO. More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s

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

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 Br...

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

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 Jess...

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 avai...

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...

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...