TJ heads to western North Carolina to support Tourism



Segment 1, October 26th, 2024

Producer TJ Boggs recently western North Carolina (Hendersonville, NC) to spend some money. Continue reading TJ heads to western North Carolina to support Tourism


Drone Retrieval, Tree Climbing, & the Re-Opening of Pisgah National Forest-Ranger District



Segment 2, October 26th, 2024

Tree Climbing Stories  inspired by seeing the tree canopy from a different perspective.  Producer TJ Boggs & Host Bill Bartee share stories about flying drones and climbing trees.
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Deer Season -Preparation, Safety, & Success with Ridr Knowlton



Segment 3, October 26th, 2024

We try to prepare for the seasons appropriately on the Carolina Outdoors & one of those seasons is already in affect across both Carolinas.  It’s deer season in the Carolinas.
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Tourist Visits Needed in some western North Carolina towns after the Storm



Review of the towns that are asking for visitors & those that aren’t.  There is a chance of a secondary financial disaster from the after affects of Helene.  Western North Carolina does 1/5 of North Carolina’s Tourism & Hospitality trade each year.  Since the storm & requests that people not visit, many communities that weren’t affected by the storm are not getting tourists.
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NC Livermush Festival in Cleveland County with Emily Epley



The county seat of Cleveland county, Shelby, is hosting the North Carolina LIvermush Festival, & Emily Epley from Visit Cleveland County joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about it.
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NC State Fair in 2024 with Heather Overton



Segment 3, October 19th, 2024

The Carolina Outdoors is celebrating the harvest with the 2024 NC State Fair.  Host Bill Bartee speaks with Heather Overton with NC State Fair
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Recovery in the Green River Gorge with Sara Bell of Green River Adventures & The Gorge Zipline



Segment 3, October 12th, 2024

We’ve heard the stories of disaster in regards to Helene.  We’ve also heard about recovery & communities coming together to aid. Sara Bell founded Green River Adventures in 2006 & later added The Gorge Zipline to the portfolio of adventure & recreation in Saluda, NC.  This community in Polk County, NC, was impacted by the rising water of the Green River & felled trees throughout.
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Disaster Hits the mountains with Adam Suggs



Segment 2, October 5th, 2024

The devastation of Helene has been documented over the past week.  The after affects continue along with the good news of communities coming together to help.
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My Outdoor Joy with founder, James Smith



Segment 2, October 5th, 2024

Growing up in New York!  Going to college in Boston!  Taking on a Thru Hike in 1991!  James Smith has quite a resume of outdoor accomplishment & adventure in his career.  However, what led him to lead one of the hottest new businesses in the Charlotte-region. Continue reading My Outdoor Joy with founder, James Smith


Whitetail, Mule Deer, Elk & the Unexpected on a Western Hunt with David Gaskins



Segment 3, September 28th, 2024

David Gaskins always brings great information on the big game hunts from the west.  His nickname, First Day Dave, came from prior seasons where he & clients have gotten the deer that they wanted on the “first day” with 7-Jay Outfitters in Sundance, Wyoming. Continue reading Whitetail, Mule Deer, Elk & the Unexpected on a Western Hunt with David Gaskins