(From 12.10.21, Segment 2)

Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson bring Cat Harrell, Outdoor Enthusiast and Creative Director for Jesse Brown's Outdoors, onto the podcast to chat about winter hiking. For the most part, people steer away from the outdoors in winter due to the cold temperatures, but there are many ways you can get outside while staying warm and active. One of those activities is hiking. Winter hikes are thoroughly enjoyable when you gear up appropriately. Tune into this episode to find out tips for winter hiking as well as why it is so worth it!

Stop by Jesse Brown's for your cold weather hiking gear: boots for men and women, jackets for men and women, gloves, socks, day packs, and more!

(From 12.04.21, Segment 3)

Bill Bartee invites on Sampson Parker Jr., Wildlife Officer for Mecklenburg County, to share about his responsibilities and adventures throughout his career. Officer Sampson Parker Jr. is the only wildlife officer in Mecklenburg County. In general, wildlife officers and game wardens are responsible for upholding federal game, fish, and boating laws. Tune in to learn how Officer Sampson Parker Junior's job differs from other wildlife officers!

If you are on the search for outdoor gear, apparel, or gifts, check out Jesse Brown's Outdoors online or in-store!

(From 12.04.21, Segment 2)

Bill Bartee chats about a gift idea for you or others! That gift idea is a book! At Jesse Brown's, we have plenty of books that perfectly link literature and the great outdoors! 3 books that Bill specifically mentions are the Curtis Creek Manifesto by Sheridan Anderson, Lords Of The Fly by Monte Burke, and 2 % Chance: A Journey in Resilience, Recovery, and Rebirth by Dean Otto. All tell a captivating story. Check out Jesse Brown's Outdoors in-store or online for my gift ideas and literature!

(From 12.04.21, Segment 1)

Personal adventures are great and even better when spent with others! The Outdoor Guys have a useful recommendation: book a fly fishing wading trip with Jesse Brown's Outdoors! The winter is the best time to go as North Carolina trout LOVE the cold! So get out there and check it off the bucket list!

(From 11.27.21, Segment 3)

The Outdoor Guys talk about the important things when it comes to making the most of the outdoors during winter!

stay warm - invest in a good winter jacket and shoes

ski resorts are opening - make sure you have warm waterproof gear

North Carolina Trout love the cold - book a wading trip to make the most of the great fishing

the sun is still strong, even during winter -  wear polarized sunglasses while outside

As the holidays are in full effect, stop by Jesse Brown's online or in-store to pick up all of the gifts you need!

(From 11.27.21, Segment 2)

In 2016, there were 736 bike crashes in North Carolina, one of them made it all over the news and talk shows across America. The crash involved a truck and a man on a bike on Providence Road in Charlotte, NC. The man on the bike was Dean Otto. Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson chat with Dean about his book, "2% Chance: A Journey In Resilience, Recovery, And Rebirth," throughout this episode. Tune in to find out about the journey of healing.

Check out www.jessebrowns.com to purchase a copy of this awesome story!

(From 11.13.21, Segment 3)

Boy Scouts has been around for a long time and continues to flourish all around! Listen in to this segment from the Outdoor Guys to hear about the current happenings within Boy Scouts of America from Scout Executive, Mark Turner!

Preparing for a Boy's Scout Trip? Come by Jesse Brown's Outdoors for hiking boots, tents, sleeping bags, camping accessories, and more! REMINDER: the holidays are coming up soon and Jesse Brown's has all the gifts you need for you loved ones!

(From 11.13.21, Segment 2)

There are two topics on this segment. The first is Dirty Restaurant Tuesday and Thursday. The second is a coastal fishing report from Wes Lawson!

The Outdoor Guys learn about the informative and interesting segment Dirty Restaurant Tuesday and Thursday from T.J Boggs. Tune in to this episode to learn about what goes on in restaurants in and around the Charlotte area.

Wes Lawson shares with us about how he prepared for his coastal fishing trip in the Outer Banks. Listen in to find out the details and if you are planning on going on your own fishing adventure, stop by Jesse Brown's to gear up!

 

(From 11.06.21, Segment 3)

The Outdoor Guys invite Kev Martin, from Vibram and Adrenaline Sports Marketing, onto the Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors to inform us on Vibram Five Fingers! Yes, Five Fingers are the shoes that everyone knows as the glove-looking shoes. But, these shoes offer a lot more than just a fresh funky look! Five Fingers brings you back to the natural and basic functions of the foot. Although you must give your feet time to transition, these shoes strengthen muscles in your feet and lower legs, improve range of motion, stimulate neural function, eliminate heel lift to align the spine, and allow the body and the foot to move naturally. Pretty cool right? To learn more, tune into this episode!

Interested in picking up a pair? Visit Jesse Brown's Outdoors in-store or online!

(From 11.06.21, Segment 2)

Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson, the Outdoor Guys, share the details of the Green Race! Now what is Green Race? It is the largest extreme kayak race in the world and it takes place in the Narrows of the Green River. This year, Green Race is on November 6th and it is the perfect event to watch the best kayakers do their thing while enjoying the Blue Ridge foliage! The races start at 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm is when the awards ceremony begins at The Green River Ranch. Spectators can enjoy the event for free! Although, getting to the Green Race is no walk in the park. Tune into this episode to find out more details!

If you plan on attending the race, we recommend picking up a rain jacket and a pair of Five Fingers for staying dry and keeping ultimate traction on the riverside. You can find them at in-store or at www.jessebrowns.com!