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Segment 3, September 21st, 2024
Palmer McIntyre took some time to stop by and visit with host Bill Bartee about her friendship, adventures, & research of the newest North Carolina guidebook, that was just released. The book Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runners Guide to Great Trails & Good Eats in North Carolina covers four segments & thirty trails across the state. It also features recipes & good places to eat near the featured hikes.McIntyre & Oberlies will both be on-hand at an upcoming Charlotte event at local outfitter & sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s.
Show Highlights:
- McIntyre was the director of the 2023 NC’s Year of the Trail which celebrated the trails of the state, lead the 2020 launch of the NC Great Trails State Coalition, & works with the Piedmont Land Conservancy.
- She & Oberlies’ children became best friends in elementary school uniting the mother’s in their similar interests. McIntyre calls Oberlies her hero.
- They have hiked a 50-mile backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail
- Done the 40-mile Bike New York
- RAGBRAI, the annual 500+ mile bike ride across Iowa
- Their newest adventure is the book: Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runners Guide to Great Trails & Good Eats in North Carolina featuring trails & places to eat.Things You’ll Learn by Listening:
McIntyre grew up in North Carolina & Oberlies lived outside of Chicago before they met in Greensboro. Their goal with the book is to help new people to hiking be engaged while also sharing & reminding iconic places throughout the state with newcomers & natives alike.
Both McIntyre & Oberlies will be on-hand to tell their story of friendship & adventure on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at 6 p.m. Books for purchase will be available.
The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop & hiking store, Jesse Brown’s.