Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Segment 1 November 18th, 2023 Listen in this week to camp fire & burning bans from the Blue Ridge Parkway to more than 13 state parks. The ban is due to dry weather. Also, prepare for conversations with Chef Jim Noble. He has popular restaurants such as Roosters & Noble Smoke. Plus, Jane Singleton Myers will join the program to talk about Trees Charlotte.  

Segment 2, November 18th, 2023 Thanksgiving brings so many friends & families together each year. It is a time of celebration. Famed North Carolina chef, Jim Noble, returns to the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the heritage & traditions of Thanksgiving but also the mission of feeding the spiritual soul of many with Noble & companies other mission. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors always like a good meal. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Chef Jim Noble. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Jim Noble’s preparation of Chicken Gizzards will make you like them The foods of Thanksgiving can evolve within different friends & families. Foodies are necessarily a qualifiable title Food unites everyone whether business, faith, family, friends Many Traditions are individual & personal Restaurants to feed people & Ministry to feed a communities need More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Restaurants under Noble are Roosters, The Kings Kitchen, Copain Bakery, Noble Smoke, Bossy Beulah’s, Field Pea Catering The Pursuits portion include the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center, The King’s Kitchen, & Le Premier Miracle Wine Noble uses the outdoors to refresh. Upland bird hunting & Fly Fishing are two of his favorites. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 3, November 18th, 2023 Studies show that being around trees lowers stress, improves focus, & invites calming feelings. Also, people that take breaks in a green environment have more task consistency & make less errors that those that take breaks looking at concrete. Listeners to the Carolina Outdoors may be bird watchers, deer hunters, hikers, or just like a tree for shade on a sunny day. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with the Executive Director of Trees Charlotte, Jane Singleton Myers. She took over the local non-profit that advocates for trees. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Jane is known as the “Tree Lady” to many. A credit to her step-daughter when she became the Trees Charlotte leader Charlotte has been called the “City of Trees” Her outlook on the recent report listing a tree canopy decline in Charlotte the past four years (2018-2022) from 47.8% to 47.3% How Trees help limit sick days, ADHD, Asthma, & traffic speeds The seasons for a tree & what happens each season What’s a Tree Master with Trees Charlotte? A Tree Ambassador? Although it is not managed directly by Trees Charlotte, the Treasure Tree program helps promote special trees in the area. Education about tree maintenance, health, & importance is something that Trees Charlotte is expandingMore Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Tree Plantings through Trees Charlotte are a great way to team build for corporate groups, clubs, families, & more. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.        

Segment 4, November 18th, 2023 :30 Seconds Sending thanks for our guests & TJ the DJ for helping make this week’s show! Remember to Make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it…& Pick Up Your Trash!

November 11th, 2023 Segment 1, Bear attack on a camper trailer in Sapphire, NC closes the campground at Gorges State Park until November 16th, 2023. The supposed bear ripped the siding off the trailer. Neither bear nor visitor to the park were injured during the attack. However, the park decided to close the campground for two weeks. Staff is implementing precautions to prevent bear interactions with humans. The park remains open for day use. but the park advises visitors to always use caution.

Segment 2, November 11th, 2023 Deer hunters wake up! But please be safe with tree stands & motorists need to be aware during the deer rut. False albacore is happening at the southern Outer Banks on Harker’s Island & the Cape Lookout area. A Sage nine-weight fly rod or a Sage ten-weight Fly Rod is perfect for this type of fly fishing. Trout streams continue to be low. However the low water has helped the top water fly fishing action in the mountains. Fly Fishing trips have continued to be popular with the guides from Jesse Brown’s. The guides are helping everyone from beginners to more experience anglers that are working on specific portions of the sport. Please pick a date and email us at [email protected]. The rest following that is easy. The lack of rain has put burn bans on thirty counties in western North Carolina. However, the burn bans don’t mean that you cannot have a camp fire? No. You can still have a campfire in a fire ring or a managed fire area. This can change depending on the situation which not only includes rainfall but also wind situation. UPDATE on FIRE BANS: thirteen state parks in NC have a campfire ban in place now. These state parks include: Chimney Rock State Park Crowders Mountain State Park Elk Knob State Park Gorges State Park Grandfather Mtn State Park Lake James State Park Lake Norman State Park Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Mt Mitchell State Park New River State Park Rendezvous Mtn South Mountains State Park Stone Mountain State Park  

Segment 3, November 11th, 2023 Fall and November help take us to the fresh air of the countryside. Take a breath, look at the blue sky, & somehow feel in touch with nature and the outdoors. Farm life is a part of that outdoors experience. Some listening may live on a farm while many more have had relatives that spent time in their lives on the farm. The rest of us enjoy the harvest, the bounty from the farm. The Carolina Outdoors heads down to the crossroad community of Filbert, SC, located between York & Clover, SC. We bring on Sam Hall from the Bush N Vine Farm to talk about what’s happening on the farm. On this segment you’ll learn: -The Leaf Change on the peach trees -We learn about the produce & spirit of fall on the farm -What makes the fall strawberries taste so good -although the cooler weather quiets some activity the CSA ends for 2023 but the Nature Trail is open -Preparing for 2024 is a big part of the end of the year. -How a Multi-generational farm family celebrates Thanksgiving  

Segment 4, November 11th, 2023 Hiking safely around waterfalls is important this time of year. Fallen leaves, algae on rocks, & freezing temperatures can make it dangerous. Listen to host, Bill Bartee, from the outdoor store in Charlotte. L.L. Bean’s famed Duck Boot is on-hand at Jesse Brown’s & at the Southern Christmas Show Booth #38. This boot is made in the U.S.A. Stop by and check it out. Plus, we revisit the incident that occurred at Gorges State Park during October. A bear tore the siding off the side of a Camper that was parked in the Campground. It was discussed in the opening segment of the Carolina Outdoors. The campground is closed in the park until 11/16. Check out the report on the bear at Gorges.

Segment 1, November 4th, 2023 The Carolina Outdoor program starts up this week’s show. Topics are a hike gone wrong & the Carolina Raptor Center. Note: If you’re going for a hike remember to take, navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter.  

Segment 2, November 4th, 2023 This time of year puts a lot of us into the outdoors. We don’t worry about the bugs, the heat, & we can enjoy the fresh air & beauty that the outdoors gives us. One of the top visited places are the mountains. Anyone who has been through the NC mountain towns of Boone or Asheville, has seen the amount of visitors enjoying nature’s annual show of the leaf change. Another group of folks have hit the trail to enjoy some exercise, fresh air, and beauty. Although across the state line, Southwest TN & North Georgia hikers are celebrating the same, including the Chattanooga, TN-area. Mary Cole is a teacher in the Hamilton County school district & enjoys getting outdoors. We’re going to bring her on to talk about her hiking pursuits but also talk about her recent, scary 30-foot fall from a popular TN hiking destination. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Mary Cole is exploring the Chattanooga area Guild Trail & Sunset Rock are some of her favorite hikes and they’re located on Lookout Mountain. One of those hikes is up to Sunset Rock located within the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. This area includes more than 30 miles of trails including old railroad beds dating back 19th century. She and a friend are on a hike on October 28th, 2023, when a misstep turned into a 30 ft fall. Mary Cole is rescued & recovering from that fall She recommends going to a friend on a hike. Her friend, fortunately had an interest in medicine, and was able to help with care before rescuers arrived. More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Let someone know when you’re going on a hike & go with a friend. The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area. Prepare for a hike: navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter

Segment 3, November 4th, 2023 One of the best parts of being outdoors is being able to wildlife watch. Birds are the most popular animal to view & the raptor being the most captivating & inspiring. This of the fishing of an osprey, the soaring of an eagle, the hunting eye of a hawk, or the wisdom of an owl. All of those birds of prey are able to be seen in the wild of the Carolinas. However there is also the Carolina Raptor Center located at the Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC. Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors was able to catch up with CEO & President of the Carolina Raptor Center, Erin Katzner, to learn more about this nationally recognized facility. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Home to one of the best research facilities & a rehabilitation center on-site that helps almost 1,000 birds a year. Nearly 70% are able to be released back into the wild. Over 27,000 students of all ages, visit the CRC each year to learn about Raptors, science, & ecology. Research of raptors including partnerships with colleges and universities. Currently a research and test of an avian influenza vaccine for California Condors featuring a group of similar birds, the Black Vulture. There is the Raptor Trail that is a 3/4 mile trail where you can see the birds. The largest species of birds in the Carolinas & the highest number that come into the CRC The difference of Katzner’s previous stops versus the CRC More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: The Calendar of events at the Carolina Raptor Center The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

November 4th, 2023, Segment 4 Click here for more information on the Carolina Raptor Center & events and opportunities that they have happening. Special thanks to Erin Katzner from the Carolina Raptor Center for joining us on the Carolina Outdoors. Challenge yourself to climb Mount Jesse Brown’s to the top of the summit of the brick and mortar. You can also check out the website. Popular outdoor brands like Patagonia are available at Jesse Brown’s. Patagonia is celebrating fifty years as a company but the outdoor shirt headquarters also has brands like Filson, started in 1897 and featured prominently on the show Yellowstone. The outdoor store in Charlotte also has Duckhead Pants. Check it all out online. Thanks to our guests & Make the Carolina Outdoors look better than you found it…& pick up your trash.

Segment 1, October 27th, 2023 Tune in for information on the famed NRS Green Race on November 4th & a fly fishing report from the western North Carolina mountains Longtime host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, steers the outdoor topics. Thanks to sponsor, local outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. Charlotte’s home to Duck Head, Mountain Khakis, and On Cloud Shoes.

Segment 2, October 28th, 2023 Several weeks ago we welcomed Head Fly Fishing Guide & Lead Instructor from Jesse Brown’s, Elijah Saint Blancard. He’s hit the ground running by speaking to groups in Charlotte & taking several fly fishing trips around the NC mountains. He knows where the water is flowing and where the fish are biting. More importantly he knows the sport of fly fishing (the how to learn properly, have fun, and catch fish). In the segment of the show, Saint Blancard, speaks with host, Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors about fly fishing western North Carolina during this time of year. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: How the fall fly fishing is shaping up thus far? Addresses the concerns of water levels and the benefit of the cooler temperatures The people going on the fly fishing trips are men & women of all ages. What they’re catching and what flies are working Saint Blancard’s recommendation of a few places to Go: Wilson Creek, Old Fort’s Curtis Creek, Catawba River in Marion, NC, Mitchell River in Surry County, & the East Fork of the Roaring River in Stone Mountain State Park More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Book a North Carolina Fly Fishing Trip with Elijah at [email protected] or Call 704.556.0020 The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 3, October 28th, 2023 The first Saturday in November is an exciting day in the Kayaking World & it happens right her in the Carolinas. The Green River Narrows Race is the largest extreme kayak race in the world. The race takes place in the Green River Gorge within the Green River Game lands near Saluda, NC. It is organized and produced by Hammer Factor. In the segment of the show we speak with Race organizer, Hammer Factor’s John Grace, who speaks to host Bill Bartee while preparing for the 28th Year now called the NRS Green Race. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The Course is made up of 0.6 miles of back-to-back-to back Class V Rapids with racers taking off every minute Although celebrated as the Greatest Show in all of Sports it is still community minded & locally friendly. The best kayakers in the world for every single minute you will see world champions, gold medalists, whose qualifications are verified before they are accepted as a racer. The river drops 225 feet over the the length of the course including Gorilla, Pencil Sharpener, Go Left & other plunges and rapids. Participants age from teenager to paddlers in their fifties including a mother & son. The hike into the Green River Gorge is a treacherous, challenging scramble for two miles that make 1,000 feet of up & down, round-trip. The good news is it is free to watch. It’s Extreme but the experience of the paddlers helps negate the danger The theme this year is Hurts So Good More Insights from the Outdoor Guys: Visit the Pre-Party before the race. NRS Green Race Pre-Party The Awards Festival The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown’s. Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 4, October 28th, 2023 A recent study by Peter Gray, a researcher in psychology & neuroscience at Boston College joined with David Bjorklund from Florida Atlantic University & David Lancy, an anthropologist & professor from Utah State argues that the crisis that has befallen U.S. youth can be traced to a lack of independence. Lancy stated that the three authors were “struck by the shrinkage in the amount of time that children spend on their own & the territory they may explore…” during an interview with Caitlin Gibson of the Washington Post. This along with the published theory of Richard Louv in his 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods” coined the term Nature Deficit Disorder. This was from children now spending much more time indoors than in previous generations. The gang at the Carolina Outdoors isn’t for promoting high risk activities in children but feel that the promotion of being outside, enjoying a hike, some time fly fishing, or even a permitted bike ride in the neighborhood helps build independence and a healthy, mental state & disposition. In other words, make your kids spend some portion of their week outdoors.

Segment 1, October 21st, 2023 Host Bill Bartee introduces you to this week’s show. He and the team operate at the Brick and Mortar of Jesse Brown’s in Charlotte, NC & online.

Segment 2, October 20, 2023 Fall in the Carolina’s brings cooler weather, beauty, & cold water. The cold water is what we want to talk about on this segment of the Carolina Outdoors because it is where the rainbow, brook, & brown trout are living. Guest Sam Johnson of WIld Bearings Outdoors is an author, speaker, & sportsman. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk fly fishing in western North Carolina this fall. You’ll Learn: The Lakes of the Biltmore Estate Information about filming Wild Bearings Outdoors program on The American Country Network Beauty of fishing in the fall Challenge of fishing with leaves falling & how to solve it Five places to fish that are featured with almost 200 other streams in Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway-NC. Johnson names: The Doe River that eventually flows into Elizabethton, TN Lower Creek in the Mount Mitchell area of North Carolina Dutch Creek outside Valle Crucis, NC East Fork of the Chestnut Creek below Galax, VA  

Segment 3, October 21st, 2023 Trails are important to a community in a tons of different ways. They provide a connection to nature & landscapes, they help protect green spaces & animals, they provide a place for exercise, & they provide access to places of history & heritage that we may not otherwise have. Charlotte’s trail system is expanding & here host Bill Bartee speaks with Drew Thrasher, board member of SPAN & founder of Charlotte’s Urban Hike. Here you’ll learn more about: NC”s Year of the Trail in 2023, so with the state promoting the thousands of miles of trails in the state. The Ongoing Networking & Connection of Trails in the SouthPark area of Charlotte. What the trail systems of The Loop, the X-Clt Trail, the Carolina Thread Trail,& the Backlot Trail have in common. The 1024 Ribbon Cutting Celebrating a 0.3 mile section of the Backlot Trail coming up. Why is such a short section so important? What’s allowed? Bikes, Walk, Electric?

Segment 4, October 21st, 2023 Thanks to Drew Thrasher of SPAN for joining the program & letting us know about the 10/24 Backlot Trail Ribbon Cutting at 11:45. Thanks to Sam Johnson of Wild Bearings Outdoors for coming on and letting us know some of the best fall fly fishing places in western North Carolina. Remember make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it…& pick up your trash.

Segment 1, October 14th, 2023 Up ahead: Jake Rash, Cold Water Research Coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission & Dr. Beverly Collins, Fall Foliage Forecaster from Western Carolina University with host, Bill Bartee, from Charlotte’s outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 2, October 14th, 2023 Early October brings trout stockings to the waters of North Carolina. It also delays the harvest of trout in thirty-four different lakes and streams in western North Carolina. Jake Rash is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about these waters & his job of coordinating the resource management of our trout fisheries. Rash reports: -The Delayed Harvest program began with four streams in the early 1990s and has become wildly popular -You cannot keep the fish caught in October through the first Saturday in June. During the summer you can keep your limit. -The stocking schedule for these streams. Stocking Schedule for Delayed Harvest in North Carolina -More people fishing can provided stress to certain resources. The DH waters help spread out the trout anglers -The designation is shown by black and white triangles posted. -An Inland License is required by the state of NC. Per the NCWRC, while fishing, anglers are urged to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species like gill lice, whirling disease and didymo, by following these minimal steps: Clean equipment of all aquatic plants, animals and mud. Dry equipment thoroughly. Never move fish, plants or other organisms from one body of water to another.  

Segment 3, October 14th, 2023 Introducing people to the outdoors each week expands during the fall with an explosion of color that starts in the Carolina high country and works its way down. Dr. Beverly Collins, the Fall Foliage Forecaster, from Western Carolina University joins the Carolina Outdoors to let us about the when, where, & what the peak of the leaf change. Dr. Collins reports: -2023 is starting “fantastic” -The “historically normal” cooler weather that we had during the Columbus Day weekend helped kick off this season with spectacular colors. Temperatures lowering into the 30’s helped make the colors pop -Maples, Elms, Oaks, & more are deciduous trees effected by the shorter days & cooler weather -Green Chlorophyl reflects the green light that we see. However, in fall we get to see the other pigments reflecting yellow, orange, & red with the decline of chlorophyl -Oaks lag a touch later than others but helps to lengthen the season’s beauty -Botanists & Biologists continue to study our forests & although there are challenges with acid rain, insects, & fungi our canopy in western Carolina is a growing forest -Personally she likes viewing the leaf change anywhere but the Blue Ridge Parkway is particularly a great place to view We hope that the listeners are able to enjoy nature’s display of leaf change this season.  

Segment 4, October 13th, 2023 Announcements from the outdoor store in Charlotte: Jesse Brown’s will have a men’s pants event in Charlotte with Mountain Khakis. The Mountain Pant, Camber Pant, & Mitchell Pant & more will be on hand with some cold drinks within the iconic brick-&-mortar fly shop. The event will include an informational session for people interested in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Macon Dunnagan, a fifty-time summitter, will be sharing his successes & knowledge on travelling to Tanzania for climbs & safari. Thanks to our guests: Jake Rash, Cold Water Research Coordinator, from North Carolina Resource Commission & the Fall Foliage Forcaster from Western Carolina University, Dr. Beverly Collins From TJ the DJ & Bill Bartee: Make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it & Pick Up Your Trash.

Segment 1, October 7th, 2023 Climb Mount Jesse Brown’s where the outdoors is always in fashion. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, kicks off this week’s show with an invitation to visit the local, outdoor store of Charlotte. Plus, listen to the segments with David Gaskins of Seven J Outfitters & Elijah Saint Blancard, head fly fishing guide and lead instructor, from Jesse Brown’s. Book a Fly Fishing Trip in North Carolina to get started.

Segment 2, October 7th, 2023 Elk Season opened up several weeks ago across several western states. David Gaskins with Seven J Outfitters has been a part of the opening day bow season for several years. He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about preparation, getting in-shape, setting up, & the landscape of hunting the Sundance, WY, area. He gives a breakdown of hunting with young persons & his thoughts on guiding someone on their last hunt. We’ll also learn how he gained his Instagram handle: @FirstDayDave He also shares thoughts on the Carolina deer season that is going on pre-rut & his prediction on the rest of the season in 2023.

Segment 3, October 7th, 2023 Let’s go fly fishing! Since the 1970s, Fly Fishing has been an important part of the business at Jesse Brown’s. A new contributor to the Carolina Outdoors, Elijah Saint Blancard, is the head fly fishing guide & lead instructor at Charlotte’s local outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. His start was at age twelve in Pennsylvania. His teacher was the famed Joe Humphreys at Penn State University. During this conversation, we’ll learn about Elijah’s background & fishing the streams of Central Pennsylvania. He speaks on his time being trained as a fly fishing guide at World Cast Anglers in Victor, ID, & the fly fishing trips in North Carolina. His passion is teaching the sport of fly fishing & whether it’s a 9 foot 5 weight Sage fly rod or a 7 foot 2 weight Winston fly rod he can help you learn the sport properly.      

Segment 4, October 7th, 2023 The local Charlotte dealer of L.L. Bean is Jesse Brown’s. The newest arrival of L.L. Bean includes the iconic Duck Boot at Jesse Brown’s. The Bean Duck Boot has been a part of the outdoor uniform for over 100-years. It is made in Maine & began with “L.L.” himself (not Cool J) in 1912. Thanks to our guests: David Gaskins of Seven J Outfitters, Elijah Saint Blancard, fly fishing guide in Charlotte at Jesse Brown’s, & TJ “the DJ” Boggs

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Records Stripped from Climbing Icon Segment 1, September 30th, 2023 The native Italian, Reinhold Messner, who was the first to climb the fourteen highest mountains in the world, was stripped of his record by the Guinness World Record. The records were taken away after cartographer, Eberhard Jurgalski, discovered from his office desk, that Messner never reached the “true summit” of Annapurna. According to Jurgalski, Messner missed it by fifteen feet. He then was able to convinced the Guinness Book of World Records to strip Messner of two titles: the first person to climb all 14 peaks over 8,000 m and the first to do so without oxygen. The record now belongs to Ed Viesturs, who finished his fourteenth in 2005.I am a happy man!” This segment was powered by the sonic fly rod at Jesse Brown’s because nothing says mountaineering like a Sage Fly Rod

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Scott Wurtzbacher, Inspire Campfire Podcast Segment 2, September 30th, 2023 Host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, was able to catch up briefly with Scott Wurtzbacher this past week during Story Teller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s. His story, named after the podcast hosted by him, Inspire Campfire, was told last year. The podcast has continued with success. In fact, he just completed 100 episodes. Bartee finds out what this husband, dad, son, neighbor, friend, adventurer, eternal student, spiritual seeker, small business owner, & more has learned about the adventure guests that he’s interviewed. Listen Here Show Highlights: His Inspiration for the Podcast Importance to find & listen to your own voice Similarities of guests that have been on the program How the Outdoors “levels the playing field” The feeling of being in nature The definition of a Mastermind group & why they’re important Using the outdoors for better mental health As the intro says, these are campfire stories meant to inspire the rest of us to light the fire within, get outside and return to tell our own stories. Ready? Let’s strike the match! This segment was powered by the mountain pant by Mountain Khakis at Jesse Brown’s.

Carolina Outdoors Podcast: Sharon Thorsland, Carolina Panthers Segment 3, September 30th, 2023 Sharon Thorsland has been a part of the Carolina Panthers broadcast team for the past 24 years. This has given her a view of the Panthers in several iterations. From coaches, to players, to ownership the personalities have changed. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, speaks to her about the personality of the team this season. She’s seen Coach George Seifert & owner Jerry Richardson’s 1-15 team that added players like Steve Smith, Dan Morgan, & Chris Weinke to the NFL. From there to Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Cam Newton & Greg Olsen who with Ron Rivera went to a Super Bowl. Throw in John Fox & his Super Bowl team with Muhsin Muhammed, Steve Smith, & Jake Delhomme & there’s been a wide swath of personalities & success with the Panthers. Listen Here Show Highlights: Type of individual personalities on the team Similarities of team now with Bryce Young & Frank Reich to Cam Newton & Ron Rivera of past Success of offense versus defense Prognosis of this season Injuries The outdoor lovers on the teams of the past & current outdoor oriented players Learn: George Seifert was an avid fly fisherman Luke Kuechly loves elk & deer hunting as well as fly fishing Josh Norman & Jake Delhomme loved horses How do this years players compare in their pursuit of hiking, biking, swimming, fly fishing?  

September 30th, 2023 Segment 4 Hunting season is happening, too. Future segments will include deer & elk season that are happening out west & in the Carolinas. Thanks to Inspire Campfire host, Scott Wurtzbacher, for joining this week’s program & Sharon Thorsland of the Carolina Panthers for sharing her observations on the personality of this season’s team. Also, thanks to TJ “The DJ” Boggs & our sponsor, the local outdoor store in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s. Home fly shop of beginners and experts.

Segment 1, September 23rd, 2023 All aboard the train called the Carolina Outdoors. Host Bill Bartee & Producer TJB bring us down the tracks. We’re celebrated over 65K downloads via the podcast, Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors. Earn credit for hiking the Appalachian Trail? You better apply to the Virginia college, Emory & Henry in Emory, VA. Listen in. Brought to you by our sponsor, the outdoor store of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, September 23rd, 2023 New arrivals at the Charlotte outdoor store at Jesse Brown’s. Climb Mount Jesse Brown’s in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center that is located within the shopping district of Charlotte, Southpark. Getting the right footwear for your fall hikes is very important. Stop by the fly shop of Charlotte & the outdoor store of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s, to get the right hiking boots. TJ Boggs speaks about his upcoming trip to Colorado for some hiking, music, seeing friends, & playing in a disc golf tourney. Host Bill Bartee celebrates the pants selection in Charlotte featuring Duckhead, Kuhl, & the twenty year old company Mountain Khakis. Jesse Brown’s was the first retailer that brought in this western inspired but southern cultivated brand.

Segment 3, September 23rd, 2023 A huge growth of people joining a sport that we talk about a lot on the Carolina Outdoors. The people? Women The sport? Fly Fishing According a report published earlier this year by the OIA, female participation in fishing grew from 16 million to almost 20 million from 2012 to 2022. They represent nearing forty percent of total anglers and forty-two person were first-time anglers. Linda Hickle was mesmerized the first time she saw someone fly fishing. She went on to help found & organize a Women’s Group of Anglers, called Women on the Fly. She joins the Carolina Outdoors to tell that story, inform everyone about the upcoming Wine-Women-Waders Event at Jesse Brown’s, & tell her favorite places to fish.  

Segment 4, September 23, 2023 We’ve hit over 65,000 Downloads of Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors. Whether you’re hiking the greenways or heading from Carolina to Colorado we’re glad you joined us. Thanks to TJ Boggs & WOTF organizer, Linda Hickle for joining us on the program. Shop at the outdoor store of Charlotte & the power behind the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 1, September 16th, 2023 Here’s the quick breakdown of discussion topics this week: –Divine Intervention storyteller, Walter Bridgeman –Disc Golf chat with Tommy Fradenburg -a lyric change by Jimmy Buffet highlights Hushpuppies instead of hiking shoes Thank you for listening to the Carolina Outdoors

Segment 2, September 16th, 2023 What’s the background of a Charlotte-area businessman? He may work with a business that you know, maybe he works with your property, or your family. Maybe you grew up with him or went to his school. However- you probably don’t know one of his passions over his life and career & how the directions within those passions came about. Walter Bridgeman is the owner of Remedics Restoration Carolinas. He purchased that business in 2016. Although he takes care of properties that have had water, fire, mold, smoke damage he began a resume of adventure years before. Introduced to the outdoors growing up in Charlotte through Scouting & a NOLS course while attending UNC – Chapel Hill, it was a Boy Scout trip the introduced him to mountaineering. On this segment we’ll learn Bridgeman’s story of Divine Intervention. He’ll be telling this true, autobiographical account at Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s on Thursday, September 21st, 2023. Bridgeman will be joining Tom Blocker telling his story Fast Lane & Gracy Ly & Marty Ohlhaut with their family saga, Tent for Seven. We’ll learn about some of the mountains, the dangers, the fears, and the fun. A few of the mountains discussed & climbed are Ranier, Baker, Denali, Mt. Blanc, Grand Teton, Washington in the winter, & Pico de Orizaba. Note: Bridgeman has shopped in all the outdoor stores that Jesse Brown’s has had since 1971. In fact, Bridgeman thought the SouthPark-area was far away from Cotswold. Now it seems so close to get to Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, September 16th, 2023 What is Disc Golf and how do you get started? Producer Tommy Fradenburg grabs the mic and talks about his entrance into the sport. All it took was some basic instruction & investment & Tommy was invested in the sport. Fortunately Charlotte has a ton of places to play disc golf & Rock Hill, SC, is the center point of a lot of competition, including past, US and World Disc Golf Championships. Listen in and learn about some of the verbage, places, & minimal needs for you to take on the sport. One fact: Keen Footwear has often been cited as one of the best for playing disc golf. These rugged, walking shoes provide support and protection while you’re on any disc golf course. Fact two: L.L. Bean is the current World Championship title sponsor.

Segment 4, September 16th, 2023 When Jimmy Buffet passed away on September 1st of this year the entire music community mourned. This singer-songwriter, born in 1946, helped define something that’s been called tropical rock & “island escapism.” He sold over 20 million albums of his 30 released. Eight of them are certified gold and nine are platinum or multi-platinum. He was known as an outdoorsperson. His love of surfing, fishing, & living the outdoor lifestyle were a big part of his persona & music. In fact, it was a change to a lyric of his first Top 40 hit, “Come Monday” that helped shine a light on his love for the hiking. In fact, Buffet recognized “Come Monday” as a special song to him because of when it was written & to whom it was written. He told David Letterman in an interview that it was written to his girlfriend while he was “heading up to San Francisco for the Labor Day Weekend show.” At the time he had been away from loved ones, his dog was in the pound, & he didn’t have much money. He was staying in a Howard Johnson’s in Mill Valley, California, and opening for Country Joe McDonald in San Anselmo, CA. The song’s initial single release had the song’s third line, “I’ve got my hiking shoes on.” However, Buffet changed in to the now iconic, “I’ve got my Hushpuppies on” referring to the brand of leather, leisure shoes that began in 1958. The success of that single in 1974 helped bring money, fame, & adoration that lasted throughout his career. Inside the hiking shoe & hiking boot store, Jesse Brown’s, we think the lyric change was a good one. However, it is also nice to know that the sailor, angler, & performer, also like to wear his hiking shoes.  

Segment 1, September 9th, 2023 This segment covers -The History of the Carolina Outdoors that has been powered by Jesse Brown’s, home to Patagonia’s Better Sweater, Patagonia’s Nano Puff, & Blundstone Boots in Charlotte. -The genesis of Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s. The next time the storyteller stage is open is September 21st at 6 p.m. Admission is free to listeners of the Carolina Outdoors & clients of Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 2, September 9th, 2023 For many getting outdoors means slowing down. However going slow never was in the cards for Tom Blocker. After graduating from NC State in the early 1970s with a degree in Economics, he continued adding to his resume by getting into racing motorcycles, cars, & then a career in the automotive industry. Tom can be heard each week via WBT Radio as a contributor with Bo Thompson (Storyteller alum, WHY BO TALKS) about cars & the automotive industry, but we’re going to shift the angle a bit. Blocker speaks on: -Getting his first motorcycle -His parents view of his pursuit -Growing up in Cary, NC -Developing skills as a form of safety, caution, & confidence -The Hemingway quote, ““There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games,” -Helping the new generation do it right? Tom Blocker will be on-hand at the local store Jesse Browns’ for Storyteller Night at Jesse Brown’s. He can still be found racing his beloved Porsche or motorcycle & enjoying the thrills of going fast, mixed with being safe & teaching others in his story, Fast Lane.

Segment 3 September 9th, 2023 How many of us remember that trip back before we were married, had a job, had a mortgage, had children? A part of life is going through these different periods & celebrating them with a part of us yearning to recreate & share them with others. Marty Ohlhaut worked for IBM for over thirty years & then as an independent educator, travelling around the world (44 countries, 50 states). In 1972 he and friends took on a big trip. He was single with buddies but had the self-described, “best time of my life.” Fast forward a dozen years, a job, a wife, and five children later-in 1994 & Marty decides begins to plan a multi-week, epic western Rockies trip for seven. He took notes & twenty-five years later his daughter, Grace Ly found them & began to piece it into the newly published book, “TENT for SEVEN.” They join the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the book, the trip, & its effect on each of them. You’ll learn about: The planning of a big, DIY trip. The difference between a”Buddy trip” (in your twenties) & “Family Trip” (with five children under 16). The potential tragedies that can ococur The beauties seen & the bonds made with people met along the way. The benefits of notes & keeping a journal Marty’s daughter, Grace Ly, worked for the White House, CIA, and has travelled to over thirty countries and lived in Europe, the Middle East, & Asia. She’ll speak on her view of her dad’s trip in 1972 & her participation as a teenager in 1994. She speaks about finding the journal notes that her dad had therapeutically written after his trips & turning it into the book, TENT FOR SEVEN. Her insight on: Teenage memories of the trip & the difference in her dad’s perspective The people that took them into their homes after accidents left them in need Passing on kindness after that trip as she moved forward into adulthood The importance of keeping notes or journal. Marty’s words within the book: “I am thankful for every adventure I have ever had, for every crazy story I can tell, for every mountain I have climbed, every stream I have crossed, and every night I have spent out in the woods. Most of all, though, I am thankful for my family, for the love they have shown, every laugh we have shared, every obstacle we have overcome, and every incredible experience we have had together. They have, by far, been my greatest adventure.” Marty & Grace will both tell their story, TENT FOR SEVEN during STORYTELLER’S NIGHT at JESSE BROWN’S, Sept. 21, 2023, at 6 p.m. Afterwards they’ll be signing their book of the same name. Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s & the Carolina Outdoors program. Host Bill Bartee hangs his hat at the fly shop in Charlotte & the local Patagonia dealer, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 4, September 9th, 2023 Inspired by customers, clients, and friends dropping into Jesse Brown’s to tell tales of their adventures was Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s. Over ten years ago, the original Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s, opened up their stage & the community joined. Three at a time, the storytellers each take twenty minutes to share their adventure, life experience, & life-changing story. The ever-popular event continues on September 21st at 6 p.m. at Jesse Brown’s. So come hear your neighbor’s adventure…. Special thanks to our guests on this week’s Carolina Outdoors program. Marty Ohlhaut, Grace Ly, & Tom Blocker, who represent two of the first stories of the evening on September 21, 2023.

Segment 1, September 2nd, 2023 One of the rights of passage in saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall is Labor Day weekend & College Football. However a lot is changing in football but a lot stays the same. Ed Billick, host of Carolina Focus & a member of the WBT Sports Team joins us to have a look at the opening day of College football. Billick hails from one of the nation’s biggest sports communities, Pittsburgh, although he’s been in the Carolinas for decades. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, speaks to Billick about his view of the sports scene during this time of expansion*. The biggest conference that are making the most money are the BIG10 which is predominantly made up of Midwestern schools & the SEC which is made up of primarily southern teams (the closest to us is Columbia’s S. Carolina). The ACC organization recently moved to Charlotte & much is made about its continued expansion. *(following the interview the ACC announced that it was adding Stanford, Cal, & SMU) Besides the competitiveness of a game much is celebrated about the festivities of a football game. The environment of the schools, the cheerleaders, the band & the music, the alum, the tailgating, the food, night time versus day time are all apart of the discussion. Tommy Fradenburg, producer of the Carolina Outdoors this week, joins the chat. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Bartee told Billick that he’ll be watching the games from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s, during the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale.

Segment 2, September 2nd, 2023 One of the rights of passage in saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall is Labor Day weekend. That Saturday each year is a part of the southern tradition of opening day of dove season. Many across the Carolinas & other states are gearing up for a noon time open in the dove field of their choice. From the mothership & Filson dealer of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s, Carolina Outdoor host Bill Bartee welcomes hunting & flyfishing contributor, James Buice, to share his memories of Opening Day of Dove season. Some things Buice mentions: Make sure that you’re not hunting over a baited field Have your HIP permit with your hunting license Keep your gun muzzle in a safe direction Wear lightweight clothing to be comfortable Keep your harvested birds in a shady spot to keep them cool These migratory birds have a daily bag limit of 15 in both Carolinas & check the dates from Opening Day & beyond in South Carolina & North Carolina. This segment was brought to you by the classic Sundowner Boot GTX available at local YETI dealer, Jesse Brown’s.  

September 2nd, 2023, Segment 3 Over 115 years ago an organization began in the UK. Twenty boys between the ages of 11 to 18 participated in this experimental camp. Organizer Robert Baden-Powell then published “Scouting for Boys” which has since sold over 100 million copies. Then in 1910, the organization Boy Scouts of America was formed. Fast forward to 2023 and Scouting now has programs for young people aged 6 to 20 & continues to educate & build adventurers, skilled outdoorspeople, & most importantly citizens & leaders into our future. Mark Turner, CEO of the Mecklenburg County Council, has been a professional part of the Boy Scouts of America for over thirty years & was the recipient of NC’s highest award, Long Leaf Pine in 2018. He joins the program & shares the benefits of Scouting. Turner mentions that what Scouting does for our community & families. Character, value, morals, leadership training and friendships that last a lifetime built through an outdoor program are part of what propels the Scouting organization. “Families are hungry for these things, right now”, Turner tells Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee. When asked about the recent affects on organizations like church’s, fraternal & civic organizations, & others due to the Pandemic & shifting interests of people, Turner says the popularity of being outside tends to benefit BSA. It also celebrates families spending time with youth & being mentors while building a community. Although Scouting has grown, it & other organizations have taken hits- many aren’t joining groups as much these days—churches, civic organizations, fraternal organizations are all trying to maintain membership. One of the ways BSA added to membership was expanding females into dens, packs, & troops. Reportedly this has been met with wild success locally with many successfully obtaining the prestigious Eagle Scout award. The longtime CEO of the Mecklenburg County Council speaks on the celebration & success of females in Scouting. He mentions the girl dens within Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA female troops, & the new female Eagle Scouts, that are representing Scouting so well. Turner speaks about one of the most special aspects of the Mecklenburg Scouting programs which is the Belk Scout Camp & the ever popular Camp Grimes. These places are close to Charlotte & enables young people to have a place to pursue badges, activities, & build upon the successes that are offered within Scouts. Listen to his take on technology, teaching how to be a positive influence & citizenship during a time of civil discourse. For more information on local Scouting options and programs head over to the website. This Segment was Sponsored by Mountain Khakis in Charlotte & Charlotte’s Fly Shop, Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 4, September 2nd, 2023 You’re invited to Storyteller’s Night at Jesse Brown’s on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, to hear a neighbor’s adventure. Also, thanks to Ed Billick, James Buice, Mark Turner, & Tommy Fradenburg for joining us all on this week’s edition. For questions, comments, & reviews give host Bill Bartee an email: [email protected], at the home base, Charlotte’s outfitter store, Jesse Brown’s

August 26th, 2023 Segment 1 The Carolina Outdoors is intended to help you learn, escape, & be inspired to join into our Carolina Outdoors (& Beyond). This week: Lee Clinton, Grounds Crew at the Little League World Series & Joe Marusak, The Charlotte Observer’s Breaking news journalist talks Lake Cornelius. In the News: A Minnesota fourteen year old fishing for Walleye in Lake of the Woods caught a $2,000 wallet. The wallet was returned to its owner, Jim Denney, after drying the money. Denney lost the wallet fishing the same lake one year ago. Halsa only accepted a cooler and a dinner from Denney, as reward.

August 26, 2023 Segment 2 North Carolina has a state law that declares that public schools don’t start class until after August 25th. There are several school districts that are rebelling against the state law & starting a bit earlier. This has lengthened the time that we speak on the Back-to-School time period including speaking with Langston Wertz, Jr., about high school football. It’s a time to celebrate one of the heritage sports of America, Baseball. The Little League World series takes place in Williamsport, PA each August and our friend & local man, Lee Clinton, always takes his place as part of the grounds crew for this annual event. An event that has been going on for the past 76 years. The 2023 Little League World Series is taking place August 16 to August 27 with ten teams from the United States and ten teams from other countries competing. Clinton’s regular job when back home in Clover, SC, is working for Clover School District #2. However he heads to Williamsport to take care of the multiple practice fields & the Historic Bowman Field located at the Muncy Bank Ballpark. During his time there in the past week, two Major League teams showed up. The Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies played on August 20th within Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field for the MLB Little League Classic game. The Nationals won 4-3. Clinton stated that although the MLB utilizes their own ground crews, his crew & the Little League Players all get to sit and watch the MLB game. Fans of the ground crew (like Clinton’s interviewer, Bill Bartee from local Charlotte outfitter, Jesse Brown’s) haven’t gotten to see the grounds crew as much. This is due to the lack of rain this year & the less time to cover the field during air time on ESPN. Another Carolinian that was a part of the 2023 LLWS was the late ESPN personality, Stuart Scott (1965-2015). Scott was a part of the Northwest Forsyth (N.C.) Little League as a youth & is being posthumously enshrined as the 62nd person Little League® Hall of Excellence. Get ready for tailgate season at Jesse Brown’s. Camp Chairs, Yeti coolers & drinkwear, & the best looking selection of Duck Head Clothing in Charlotte.