Jim Warren, Executive Director, Carolina Raptor Center talks to us about the Carolina Raptor Center. This Latta Plantation-based rehab center for raptors has been busy since the first bird in 1975. Here we’ll learn about the changes in bird habitat and population over those 40 years, in the Charlotte-region. Plus, the different programs that are now in effect at the center. Winter hours have begun there so plan accordingly.

One of our favorite things about cooler weather is making big, warm, stick-to-your-ribs kinda grub. Arguably, there’s no more iconic fall dish than chili! Everyone has their own special recipe, secret ingredient, and so on… but what makes a real award-winning chili? Well, we’re talking to Justin Walker, executive chef at All-American Pub about his award-winning recipe and how you can up your chili game, too!

Chris Crolley, is a longtime paddler, naturalist & history buff on the South Carolina Coast. It’s a great time of year to head out and enjoy the warmth of the sun in SC. Let’s learn about the SC Coastal region, estuaries, islands & the different ways we can explore (SUP, kayak, hike on an island). Plus, we’d like to hear the Coastal Expedition story. All in about 8 minutes time.

You know what time of year it is? It’s the weekend before Halloween & we’re going to learn about lore and legend from the CLT area. Who best to educate us than a real life, local story teller. Lona Bartlett, member of the NC Story Tellers Guild (www.ncstoryguild.org) & (www.lonabartlett.com) shares some stories about Normie (the unexplained monster that’s been spotted on Lake Norman) & the tales of woe & intrigue with a tale of the McGlohon Theater in Charlotte & some of the mysterious activities that have taken place there over the years.

Lona Bartlett continues her talk with a story from her childhood, “The Dunderbeck Machine”.

Enjoy her continued conversation with the #outdoorguys on Newstalk 1110 WBT.