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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


REPLAY: The Foothills Trail Conservancy with Hayward Douglas



Hayward Douglas, Executive Director of the Foothills Trail Conservancy (FTC) has been a part of this 77-mile footpath since 1989.  This replay from 2022 pulled Douglas from a trail maintenance gathering on the trail. Continue reading REPLAY: The Foothills Trail Conservancy with Hayward Douglas


Bonefish & Tarpon Trust with Mark Rehbein



Segment 2, September 21st, 2024

Mark Rehbein, Development Director for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, joins host Bill Bartee to talk about bonefish & tarpon & the science of their population & their conservation.  Both of these fish species live in the fairly shallow, tropical saltwaters of Mexico, Florida, Bahamas, and even the Carolinas. Continue reading Bonefish & Tarpon Trust with Mark Rehbein


Tales, Trails, & Treats with Palmer McIntyre



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. Continue reading Tales, Trails, & Treats with Palmer McIntyre


Flag Disposal, Eagle Projects, & Community Service with Stewart Wallace



Segment 2, September 14th, 2024

Stewart Wallace is a Senior at Myer’s Park High School.  Through his youth he’s been a part of lacrosse teams, loves basketball, & being a Scout.  He has served his community in different ways including when he was twelve years old with the repair and replacement of basketball rims & nets in local parks. As he approaches the age of eighteen he recently led the charge on an Eagle Continue reading Flag Disposal, Eagle Projects, & Community Service with Stewart Wallace


Scouting America with Jonathan Russell



Segment 3, September 14th, 2024

We have one of the healthiest, and most prolific Scouting programs in the United States.  One of the reasons is the Mecklenburg County Council of BSA.  The Packs, Troops, & Crews that make up the Council continue to evolve as the national organization also changes.
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