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Rocky Shoals Spider Lily and Eagle Nesting at Landsford Canal State Park



(05.21.22, Segment 3) Warm weather brings about all kinds of blooms, but one the you have to see is the significant seasonal bloom of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily! Landsford Canal State Park, located just south of Charlotte in SC, is home to the largest Rocky Shoals Spider Lily bloom in the world! Another sight … Continue reading Rocky Shoals Spider Lily and Eagle Nesting at Landsford Canal State Park


National Trails Day in 2024



Segment 2, June 1st, 2024 “I’m not much for walking.”  This was the statement that a young person said to host of the Carolina Outdoors. It was perplexing to Bartee.  He’s the host of the program but also spends his days at the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s.  This local, outdoor store in … Continue reading National Trails Day in 2024


Memorial Day Weekend Safety & Outdoor Reports



Segment 1, May 30th, 2024 Charlotte Douglas International Airport expects 220,500 passengers to depart & arrive during the 2024 Memorial Day holiday.  This is a 21% increase from last year. The Coca-Cola 600 is taking place this weekend in the Charlotte-area this weekend & Landsford Canal State Park continues to celebrate the world’s largest bloom … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Safety & Outdoor Reports


Coyotes & Hiking in the Heat



Segment 2, May 27, 2023 Remember the spider lilies.  Landsford Canal State Park is the place to see the bloom. It’s only an hour south of Charlotte & full of flowers, good trails, & wildlife. Speaking of wildlife: Mary Ramsey of the Charlotte Observer reports on the recent NC WIldlife Resource Commission statement. “‘Coyotes are … Continue reading Coyotes & Hiking in the Heat


Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Bloom with Zack Gross



Segment 3, May 20th, 2023 We have a famous bloom of flowers that happens once a year in the Carolinas.  The reason it is famous?  It is because it is one of the world’s largest blooms of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily. This plant loves the free-flowing, shallow-water, that is in this part of the … Continue reading Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Bloom with Zack Gross


Show Wrap with Host Bill Bartee



Segment 4, May 20th, 2023 2:18 Recognizing what was discussed on this addition of Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors Biking numbers in the world Being safe on your personal watercraft Graduation Gift Ideas with JB-Personality, Christopher S. Lawing speaks on some great products for a graduate. LilyFest at the Landsford Canal State Park is covered … Continue reading Show Wrap with Host Bill Bartee


The Season of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily



(From 06.05.21, Segment 3) Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson expand upon the Midland Carolinas through the connection of the Carolina Thread Trail and Rocky Shoals Spider Lily at Landsford Canal State Park. The Outdoor Guys also welcome in Al James, Park Superintendent, to provide more of his expertise on this connection. Landsford Canal State Park … Continue reading The Season of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily