Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors
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You’re Never Too Old To Be A Kid Outdoors
November 02, 2019 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBIn review of today’s show, Bill and Don reflect back on the topics discussed, as well as some recent interesting news from Jesse Brown’s facebook page: on October 26, a gentleman lovingly dubbed Dale “Gray Beard” Sanders became the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail at 82 years young. His trek was continuous and northward. In 2015, he broke the world record as the oldest person to paddle the Mississippi River in its entirety.
It’s A Bird, Not A Plane, It’s The Mecklenburg Audubon Society!
November 02, 2019 19:21 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBFall is a strong bird watching season here in the Carolinas, giving birders quite a feast for the eyes. On this segment, the Carolina Outdoor guys speak with Judy Walker of the Mecklenburg Audubon Society about what variety of flocks to expect this upcoming season. Judy also discusses the hummingbird and hawk migrations, as well as what plants birds like to frequent to build up their energy for their journey. On a similar note, the Mecklenburg Audubon Society is about to celebrate their 50th ...
Women Outward Bound
November 01, 2019 19:55 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this segment of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill and Don dive into the history of the great leadership and team building organization, Outward Bound. The Outdoor Guys speak with Maxine Davis, lauded filmmaker, world traveler, and a participant of the first female Outward Bound class on the history of the group and her involvement in it. Beginning in 1965 with 24 ladies on a wilderness course in Minnesota for 30 days, to 2019 where Outward Bound is a household name, Maxine tells the story of thi...
Halloween & Rain: Cause For Celebration!
November 01, 2019 19:40 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBBeginning today’s show, the Outdoor Guys celebrate the precipitation which finally arrived! Bill, Don, and TJ the DJ, discuss Halloween, their favorite candy, the much needed rain, and a recent survey which found that 85% of Americans plan on celebrating the October holiday. In that same survey, 78% of parents admit to stealing candy from their kid’s stash! Is that even stealing though, they ask? With an update on how the weather has impacted the deer population, fishing, autumn leaves in the...
Golden Autumn Leaves: Yes Please!
October 24, 2019 21:16 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Carolinas, especially our mountainous regions, serve as a world-wide destination for viewing beautiful autumn leaves, but from year to year the color changing patterns vary. Bill speaks with Western Carolina University’s Biology Professor, Dr. Beverly Collins, on today’s show to discuss when the ‘peak’ of leaf season will be, as well as why this natural occurrence happens. She says we can expect an “immediate” color change in the near future due to unseasonably high temperatures from earl...
In Closing, But First: Smoky Madtom
October 19, 2019 18:20 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBIn this closing segment, Bill and Don reflect on their ship trip conversation with Scott Brown, but also discuss a type of fish called “Smoky Madtom” presumed to be extinct in the Smoky Mountains which is venomous but no longer than 3 inches but is back in the high country waters. In summary, the Outdoor Guys dive into the NC & SC State Fair experiences and recent adventures out in our beautiful world. Stay close ‘til next week!
From A Dream To Reality
October 19, 2019 18:18 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBAs a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Well, Don wanted to be a pirate! Today, the Outdoor Guys discuss this question with one of Jesse Brown’s heritage employees who is about to embark on a boat trip, sailing around the world. Scott Brown (the dreamer), and his wife Sam (the organizer), bought a used 42’ sail boat they call “Fruit Bat” and have been preparing and training for their trip which starts off November 1st. Scott is looking forward to their Pacific Ocean crossing after...
An Update On North Carolina’s Fisheries & Streams
October 19, 2019 18:17 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBSpeaking of weather, one thing many of us don’t think of, is the effect that weather patterns have on our state fisheries and streams. The Outdoor Guys check in with Jake Rash, Research Coordinator Of Inland Fisheries with NC Wildlife Resources, as to an update on stocking programs, the status of hatchery waters, and how stream conditions have returned to where they should be this time of year. Jake also discusses how the programs’ success really takes a village of dedicated workers, anglers,...
High Country Happenings!
October 19, 2019 18:16 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBBill and Don are back at it on today’s Carolina Outdoors show, and as the weather turns to autumn and fall, conversation does too. The Outdoor Guys preview the 42nd Woolly Worm Festival taking place this weekend in Banner Elk, NC along with its origins and how the severity of winter’s upcoming weather will be officially predicted based on the color of bands on a certain worm. Then, happening just up the road from the festival, in Boone, is Appalachian State University’s Homecoming Game. Leaf ...
It’s High Time For The State Fairs!
October 11, 2019 20:42 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBEarlier this week, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors sent Bill on assignment down to South Carolina to scout the South Carolina State Fair there in Columbia. The fair this year is in its 150th year and is bigger than ever. In comparison, Christopher attended the North Carolina State Fair last year, which takes place annually in Raleigh, and hopes to be in attendance again this year. The Outdoor Guys discuss the highlights of each and the delicious foods that one can find and indulge in at both autumn cl...
An All-American Chestnut Tree. Mostly…
October 11, 2019 20:42 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe American Chestnut tree used to stand strong in forests all across the eastern United States, and most predominantly in the Appalachian Mountains. These are where the last few original giants still stand untouched by ‘blight.’ Bill and Christopher bring Doug Gillis on to the show to discuss The American Chestnut Foundation and the work the organization does to educate the public on this once common resource and why it disappeared, as well as how new blight-resistant trees are being bred fo...
In Pursuit Of Rest & Relaxation: John Hancock
October 11, 2019 20:41 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIf you’ve been a WBT Radio listener for any amount of time, you probably recognize the afternoon voice of John Hancock. Recently he announced his retirement from the airwaves, after serving the greater Charlotte region for 29 years. But what will John do with his free time? That is the question which Bill and Christopher ask of him in this segment. Will he hike, fish, travel? How will he live every day to the fullest? Listen in for a familiar voice and a new story!
NC Fishing & Wild Weather Patterns
October 11, 2019 20:41 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBIn this show’s recording of the Carolina Outdoors, Don is on assignment, leaving Bill and Christopher in the hot seat holding down the fort. Bill discusses the history, and present day practice, of NC’s Delayed Harvest Program while Christopher speaks to the mountain’s autumn leaf colors forecast and the crazy weather currently happening around the country (snowstorms already?!). And, closing with a preview of the show, stick around because you won’t want to miss it!
At Home With Roby: Bill Bartee
October 04, 2019 21:04 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWhile the others are 'on assignment,' Bill Bartee heads over to sister show "At Home With Roby" to check in with them. Along with Patrick and Trent, the trio discusses both the Jesse Brown's and Andrew Roby business. Specifically Bill also tells a loose history of Jesse Brown's, the benefits of shopping locally, and, the business allies and enemies of Jesse Brown's. That last topic isn't as ominous as it seems, but rather a little more introspective! Tune in, and enjoy!
Two Organizations Get Outdoors For The Greater Good!
September 28, 2019 15:05 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWith Don on assignment in Missouri, Bill is at the helm of the Carolina Outdoors podcast today. Joining in with him first, on this full show segment, is Alex Via, Founder and Board Member of the Charlotte Outdoor Alliance. The two discuss exactly what the Charlotte Outdoor Alliance is, and what it seeks to achieve, in and around the greater Charlotte region. Specifically, the organization seeks to “establish, brand, and grow Charlotte as the outdoor hub of the South.” Coming on to the show se...
It’s Festival Time & Country Music Revue
September 21, 2019 19:26 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBIn the Queen City of Charlotte, NC, residents don’t have the traditional carnival or fair to attend that so many counties offer, however we do have Festival In The Park. An annual tradition since 1964, the Festival is in its 55th year of operation. Christopher and Bill discuss this much anticipated event which includes artists, crafts people, food trucks, vendors, the Carolina Clown Stage, the Charlotte Folk Society stage, and so much more. The Outdoor Guys pivot off of this to then break dow...
Stories, Stories, Everywhere A Story
September 21, 2019 19:25 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBCharlotte is full of stories. And then there is Charlotte Stories. Christopher and Bill talk with Scott Jensen, Founder and Editor In Chief of this in-depth news and story organization. From crazy laws on the books in North Carolina (can I have a “don’t put ice cream in your back pocket on Sunday” law) to corn mazes (or maizes?) to Charlotte’s dating scene rankings, The Outdoor Guys cover it all. Oh, and did we mention that the Charlotte Stories Instagram account (@cltstories) has a whopping ...
On Top Of Ol’ Sugar Mountain
September 21, 2019 19:24 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Outdoor Guys travel to the NC Mountains today, not to ski, but to talk Oktoberfest! Kim Jochl, Vice-President and Director Of Marketing & Merchandising at Sugar Mountain Resort (as well as a former Storyteller at Jesse Brown’s!), speaks to Christopher and Bill about the new chair lifts and other improvements which have been installed in preparation for the ski season, but also the events and good times one can expect at Sugar’s 29th Annual Oktoberfest happening October 12th and 13th. And,...
Updates & Signs
September 21, 2019 19:22 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBOne of the regular Outdoor Guys, Don Yager, has gone ‘on-assignment’ to deer country in Missouri, and with Christopher in his stead, Christopher and Bill cover quite a bit of territory today. But first, The Outdoor Guys talk about the weather, Jesse Browns’ successful “Storyteller’s Night,” and signs, signs, signs. Christopher updates listeners on the “Charlotte Signs Project,” as well as current ‘sign-news’ such as the Coca-Cola mural restoration happening downtown as well as a chance to vot...
Riverfest On The Catawba
September 13, 2019 16:05 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBJesse Brown’s has been involved with the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) for many years, and at 250 miles long, taking care of the Catawba River is quite a feat. Don & Bill check in with John Searby, CRF Executive, to learn more about the how the organization does this and more. From Lake James to Lake Wateree, 2 million people in between get their drinking water from the river so the importance of keeping this resource clean is paramount. CRF’s “Riverfest 2019” event is taking place Sep...
Storyteller’s Night Preview: Be Your Own Guide
September 13, 2019 16:04 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOne of the hallowed traditions at Jesse Brown’s Outdoors is “Storyteller’s Night” which is taking place Thursday, September 19th from 6-8PM. Come hear a neighbor’s adventure! In this last installment of story previews before the big day, the Outdoor Guys speak with Cordelia Anderson, storyteller of “Be Your Own Guide.” As a parent, professional, and adventurer, Cordelia walks us through a cycling trip she took in 2016 which began in Paris, France and ended in London, England. While the little...
All Around Town, On The Open Streets!
September 13, 2019 16:03 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat do you get when there is no home Carolina Panthers game on Sunday? You get OpenStreets704! OpenStreets704 started in March 2016 and was met with such wild success that it has continued each year since. Don & Bill speak with John Short, the Community Engagement Manager of Mecklenburg County, to learn more about this year’s 4 miles route (which is closed to cars!) and what one can expect to experience along it. Participants can run, bike, walk, or use any form of human-powered transportati...
What’s Happenin’ In September?
September 13, 2019 16:02 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBWell the weather is cooling off, it feels like fall should have arrived, and community events are in full swing! Today on The Carolina Outdoors, Don & Bill discuss Open Streets 704 happening on Sunday, September 15th, Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s happening Thursday, September 19th, and Riverfest 2019 happening on Saturday, September 28th. Additionally, did you see the big fat brown trout fish caught recently at Lake Taneycomo in Missouri? It was HUGE and set a new state record! Keep u...
Hurricanes, Hurricanes, Hurricanes
September 06, 2019 19:35 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWe’ve seen it in the news already and may have been directly affected by it, but it is hurricane season in the Carolinas. The Outdoor Guys discuss Hurricane Dorian, Mother Nature, and how the natural environment as well as human infrastructure is impacted and how they each rebound. Don and Bill also discuss the history of hurricanes and naming of tropical disturbances. Don and Bill also speak on upcoming in-store events such as “Storyteller’s Night” and Project Healing Waters’ “Healing Saturd...
Helping A Neighbor In Need
September 06, 2019 19:33 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThree times a year, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors host “Storyteller’s Night,” an event where individuals in the community come tell their story. Today, Don and Bill speak with Joel Davis, who will appear in-store September 19th from 6-8PM at the event, to hear a preview of his story “Finish The Wall.” The Outdoor Guys discuss Joel’s inspiration, which over the years has turned into an organization of volunteers that finish church construction projects in countries all over the world. From Barbados t...
Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail
September 06, 2019 19:32 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOnce one has hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, what does one do next? Well, you head west of course! Don and Bill walk through the logistics of planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with Rich Daileader who has hiked both famed routes. The PCT, at over 2,600 miles long, spans the western United States from Canada to Mexico and is a great way to see the country. Rich explains the differences between the two trails as well as why the PCT requires a permit that limits the trai...
Around The World With Jesse Brown’s
September 06, 2019 19:30 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBThe globe seems to be getting smaller these days with international travel becoming much easier, and worldwide mission trips are on the rise. The Outdoor Guys check in with Jesse Brown’s Outdoors’ General Manager, Wes Lawson, on how to properly outfit people for doing good deeds around the world with respect to cultural tradition and dress code, while still being prepared for the elements of the region. Wes has guided and outfitted many groups of travelers for worldwide travel over the years ...
Adventures From The Boundary Waters
August 30, 2019 19:27 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBJesse Brown’s Outdoors’ most popular event, “Storyteller’s Night,” returns Thursday, September 19th with three new 20-minute stories. The Outdoor Guys check in with Rob Odum, one of these storytellers, to hear a preview of his story, tales from Minnesota’s northeastern ‘boundary waters’ – the land of 1,000 lakes. Don and Bill discuss with Rob the wildlife in this pristine remote area, along with the land’s geological and human history, including how one can expect to navigate around the 1 mil...
It’s Football Time!
August 30, 2019 19:20 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Outdoor Guys talk football, and what it was in Mecklenburg County, was definitely football. Don and Bill check in with Langston Wertz, Jr., who has covered high school sports for the Charlotte Observer for 30+ years. His recent article on Myers Park High School’s potential to be the best in the county offers deep insight into the talent pool that the Charlotte metro region has to offer. Additionally, the Observer’s Sweet 16 and Top 25 is out and Langston discusses these rankings along wit...
Ancient Tenkara Fishing, Modern Fish Fun
August 30, 2019 19:17 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Outdoor Guys do some time travelling as they go international in today’s segment, venturing to Japan to visit the centuries-old ancient art of tenkara fishing and the techniques which make it so special. Don and Bill welcome Jason Sparks, famed tenkara angler, to discuss what makes this heritage activity so different from modern fly-fishing and what technical aspects this sport requires. Jason discusses how he became interested in this sport, how he promotes it and educates other on it th...
Summer Screeches To A Halt
August 30, 2019 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBAutumn seems to have returned at Jesse Brown’s, ushered in by new gear arrivals, school being back in season, and of course the cooler weather. The beginning of football season quickly turns into dove season (which begins on Labor Day this year) which all in turn transitions into leaf season. From Hurricane Dorian to Bill’s pick for this weekend’s UNC v. USC game, The Outdoors Guys cover the Tailgate Kick-Off Party happening this weekend (August 31st), dove hunting etiquette, and today’s guests.
Cast And Blast Season Is Here
August 23, 2019 15:37 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Carolina biathlon seems to be hunting and fishing, better known as a “cast and blast.” Carolina Outdoors alumni guest Joe Neely, the North Carolina representative from the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), joins in with the Outdoor Guys to discuss how his organization combines these two activities to educate and advocate for our shared natural resources such as lands, fisheries, waters, and more. CCA North Carolina is hosting their western NC annual dove hunt season opener on Saturd...
Red, Blue, & Green: Sometimes Dangerous Colors!
August 23, 2019 15:33 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBExactly a year ago, the Outdoor Guys examined Florida’s “red tide,” but today they are checking in on the Old North State’s blue and green toxic algae (actually a microorganism) which has been developing in warm, stagnant water, even here in the Queen City. How do we humans keep our pets, especially dogs, safe from the negative effects which can arise from swimming in and drinking this contaminated water? Bill and Don check in with Dr. Tom Watson from the Carolina Veterinary Medical Hospital ...
Sanibel & Captiva: Shelling In Paradise
August 23, 2019 15:32 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBUp and down the eastern seaboard each week, listeners tune into the Carolina Outdoors, and today Bill and Don visit Florida. What is the “Sanibel Stoop” or “Captiva Crouch” you might ask? The Outdoor Guys check in with Jackie Parker of the Lee County Visitors & Conventions Bureau to find out! Lee County is situated on Florida’s south-west coast, and includes Sanibel & Captiva Islands, miles of beautifully preserved coastal territory such as the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge – named after a fam...
Summer And Fall, We Cover It All!
August 23, 2019 15:32 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBWith The Outdoors Guys back at it again, the Carolina Outdoors show gives an introduction to the autumn season - which is just around the corner (can that be possible?!). Some of the topics Bill and Don cover range from hurricane and dove season to some Jesse Brown’s Outdoors in-store events (JB’s Tailgate Kick-Off Party– August 31st; Storyteller’s Night – September 19th), along with hot-weather pet care, the danger of toxic algae, and travels to Sanibel Island! Quite a show is in store for t...
Dog And Cats And Carolina PAWS
August 16, 2019 19:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIf you have stopped into Jesse Brown’s Outdoors in recent years, you may have met Duke, the friendly and laid back shop dog. Well Duke was adopted from Carolina PAWS, a pet adoption and welfare society organization which serves the Charlotte area. Don and Bill learn more from Robyn Gribble of Carolina PAWS and how the organization places pets in perfect and forever homes, as well as about the care given throughout the adoption or fostering process. Stop in to Jesse Brown’s to visit the store’...
A Pirate’s Life For NC!
August 16, 2019 19:09 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBGrab some swimming trunks at Jesse Brown’s Outdoors and head to the beach! In an effort to stretch the summer a little further, the Outdoor Guys check in with Cyndi Brown, Public Relations Coordinator with the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC. From exhibits on pirates and boat building, to the rich history of surfing in NC, the Museum caters to summer vacationing kids, touring school groups, and lecture inclined adults. Bill and Don learn about Edward Teach, Blackbeard, Long John Silver, an...
A Firefighter’s Fashion Show
August 16, 2019 19:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBContinuing on in the nature of fire safety, the Charlotte Fire Department will be in attendance and appearance at the Southern Women’s Show which runs August 23rd– 25that the Charlotte Convention Center. The famed Firefighter’s Fashion Show is back on the runway raising money for the Burned Children Fund and it will be quite a show! Todd Pearson, from CFD Station 17, discusses this and more with Bill and Don, including specifics for household, grilling, and camping fire safety. Remember, when...
Back To School Kickoff!
August 16, 2019 19:02 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBThe Outdoor Guys are headed Back To School! Well, maybe not exactly, but it is that time of year, and Don and Bill discuss where the summer went and how Jesse Brown’s can help celebrate the season. From a JB’s In-Store Tailgate Kick Off Party complete with Green’s Lunch hotdogs on August 31st, to the ever popular Storyteller’s Night on September 19th, to backpacks guaranteed to make you straight-A’s all through medical school *minor exaggeration*, Jesse Brown’s has your back. Keep listening ‘...
Zipping High Above The Trees
August 09, 2019 16:14 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFrom wetsuits to ziplines, Bill and Don dry off and head to Saluda, NC which is home to the Green River Gorge and The Gorge Zipline. Sarah Bell, with the Zipline, speaks with the ‘Outdoor Guys’ about the thousands of acres of protected wilderness which allow for incredible views of certified old growth forests and lands from Lake Summit to Lake Adger, Mount Mitchell to Lake Lure. The zipline is deep, fast, and steep, and participants start perched on the rim of the gorge but soon begin their ...
Down Under, At Wrightsville Beach
August 09, 2019 16:11 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBFrom spearfishing trips to exploring shipwrecks or finding megalodon teeth, marine biologist and diving instructor Captain Chris Slog speaks with the ‘Outdoor Guys’ about the underwater scuba diving adventures he leads. With tanks and suits on, Chris takes listeners through the levels of certification and the ‘lay of the water’ down at Wrightsville Beach which is currently at 86 degrees with crystal clear blue visibility. This summertime water is perfect for viewing sharks, barracuda, tropica...
Folly Beach: A Smart Destination
August 09, 2019 16:10 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBBoth of the ‘Outdoor Guys’ are back in the hot seat with Don fresh in from Missouri and Bill in from South Carolina’s Folly Beach. The sand and water were still at the beach when the Bartee family arrived, as well as some delicious fried seafood! Bowen’s Restaurant, an old famous eatery featuring fans, no A/C, beautiful sunsets, and yummy food, is on the only road leading down to Folly, and Bill tempts tastebuds during this segment. From there, to the Folly Beach County Park, to the Folly Bea...
Everything to Have a Carolina Summer
August 02, 2019 01:49 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBContinuing with the theme of “a Carolina summer,” Don and Wes discuss other fantastic activities to do and locations to see throughout the state! Joining in, is WBT’s Ed Billick, speaking on the Cashiers/Highlands area and all of the hiking trails and inns in the immediate vicinity. From the Biltmore Estate and the French Broad River to new products (such as fall wear and continuing summer wear) at Jesse Brown’s, from Alaska outfitting to fly-fishing throughout the United States, summer is st...
What It Was, Was (Panthers!) Football
August 02, 2019 01:45 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBA Carolina summer wouldn’t be anything without the Panthers Training Camphappening this time of year on Wofford College’s campus in Spartanburg, SC just 1.5 hours southwest of Jesse Brown’s Outdoors. WBT’s Sharon Thorsland, walks the Outdoor Guys through the ‘who’s who’ who will be seen, how to make the best of the training camp if you are a first-time visitor, what the offensive and defensive lines will look like, along with much, much more including where to eat (Ike’s Korner Grill!). Liste...
The Yon Bon IronMan
August 02, 2019 01:44 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBMeant to get in shape this summer but it got away from you? Us too. For athlete Jamey Yon though, his active lifestyle never lets that happen. In fact, he will be participating in a half-IronMan marathon in October! The Outdoor Guys discuss the specifics and details of the IronMan with him, which include swimming (1.2 miles!), cycling (56 miles!), and running (13.1 miles!). If listening to this segment doesn’t make you tired, maybe a half or full IronMan is for you. Jamey is also the man behi...
Summertime, And The Living Is Easy
August 02, 2019 01:43 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBWith Bill “on assignment” this week down at the beach, the remaining ‘Outdoor Guy’ Don, along with Jesse Brown’s Outdoors’ General Manager, Wes Lawson, talk everything summer, including camps, activities, and travels. Don’s granddaughters have just been to equestrian camp and Wes’ son has been attending Tae-Kwon-Do camp this week. With school – college included – on the horizon, gear from backpacksto school clothing is already on the floor at the “2ndFloor Outdoor Store” – Jesse Brown’s. Sit ...
Goin’ North To Canada, North Where The Lakes Are Big!
July 26, 2019 19:13 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Outdoor Guys head international today, going north to Canada today to visit Randy Mitzin with the Algonquin Outfitters at Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. Algonquin Park is bigger than about one-third of the countries in the world and with that comes a great variety of flora and fauna! The natural lakes in Ontario lend themselves well to canoeing, camping, fishing, sightseeing, and more, with beavers and loons living in abundance. Venture with Don and Bill to explore these lakes and ...
The Wildlife Officer Of Mecklenburg County
July 26, 2019 19:09 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBFrom the shores of Mountain Island Laketo the sandy beaches of the Catawba River, from the west-side country near the US National Whitewater Centerto the wooded hills of Mint Hill, there’s one man who keeps Mecklenburg County’s wildlife in check and the laws enforced: Sampson Parker Jr. Sampson, the county’s only NC Wildlife Resources CommissionOfficer, speaks with The Outdoor Guys today on topics ranging from coyotes’ loss of habitat, to lake activity, to purple paint on trees. Sounds like a...
Footwear Should Fit Like A Glove!
July 26, 2019 19:03 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDo you really need those high-top hiking boots? The Outdoor Guys check in with Jesse Brown’s Outdoors’ own Wes Lawson, General Manager and Footwear Fitting extraordinaire, to find out. A proper outfitting in the footwear department involves a holistic approach of tailoring a choice of product to the customer’s specific feet and needs – and, this is done through the staff’s vast knowledge of the product and their expertise, which Wes explains. So to answer that first question, you might – but ...
Gardens Of The Carolinas
July 26, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBIf you believe trees and plants are nature's artwork, you'll love the embellishments Pearl Fryar has made with nature in his own yard. A simple corn farm with a house, Pearl decided his landscaping was a tad too dull for his tastes and learned to make it more eye-catching. The result is the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, South Carolina. The Outdoor Guys invite you to step through the arched gates as Don Yager describes this whimsical escape, down highway 151, just under two hours...