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John Carlin’s Outdoors | Smallmouth bass fishing on the New River
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Smallmouth bass fishing on the New RiverChris Thompson is a fish whisperer. He seems to always know where the fish are and what they are thinking. It's led to an impressive fifty-plus trophy catches in less than a year.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | World’s best disc golfers descend upon Bedford County and Lynchburg
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | World’s best disc golfers descend upon Bedford County and LynchburgBeginning August 21 and running through August 25, the best disc golfers in the world will head to Virginia for the 42nd running of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by Zuca. Nearly 300 players representing 14 countries have registered for the event, including Estonia’s Kristin Tattar, the two-time defending PDGA World Champion and the No. 1 player in the Female Pro Open division in the Official Disc Golf World Rankings.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Lessons in fishing on the Jackson River
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Lessons in fishing on the Jackson RiverSometimes fishing is like taking a test. You search and search for the proper solution to the problem. Sometimes you pass and sometimes you don't. 10 News Anchor John Carlin tried to make the grade trying to wrangle the trout in the cold clear Jackson River in Alleghany County, Va.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | A lesson in paddling
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | A lesson in paddlingCanoes once dominated local paddle sports, but kayaks have relegated canoes to second choices for many if not most recreational paddlers. So, John went for a remedial lesson on how to paddle a canoe.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | The new kids bike trail at Green Hill Park is more than just a trail
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | The new kids bike trail at Green Hill Park is more than just a trailIn John Carlin’s Outdoors, we meet the legendary mountain biker who built the trail and a former Olympian who is coaching the next generation of cyclists, as they try out the new dirt.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Olympic Gold Medalist Jennifer Valente trains in Roanoke
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Olympic Gold Medalist Jennifer Valente trains in RoanokeIn a ride-along interview with 10 News anchor John Carlin, Jennifer Valente talks about her chances in Paris, and what it's like to win a gold medal.
John Carlin’s Outdoors: E-Bikes test
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors: E-Bikes testE-Bikes are the fastest growing segment of the bike industry. John Carlin set out to see why they are so popular, by putting one to the test around town and on the steep, rocky trails of Roanoke's Mill Mountain.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Fishing the South Fork of the Holston River
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Fishing the South Fork of the Holston RiverThe Holston River is one of America's famous trout streams. And when you wade its chilly waters with a fly rod in your hand you can see why. Add to that an amazing population of trout and we were in for a memorable day of fishing.
Pipestem State Park adds adventure series
Read full article: Pipestem State Park adds adventure seriesPipestem State Park in West Virginia has added an attraction called Pipestem Adventures. It includes everything from a half day zipline tour over the nearby gorge to ax throwing and family friendly kayaking.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Go trout fishing on the Smith River in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Go trout fishing on the Smith River in Southwest VirginiaThe Smith River flows out of Philpott lake with water that is cold enough to support trout for some 31 miles downstream. Not just "support" but provide habitat that has led to the greatest density of trout per mile in the Commonwealth. Now the question is how to catch them.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Kinzie Dickman takes adaptive skiing to a new level
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Kinzie Dickman takes adaptive skiing to a new levelKinzie Dickman was a standout athlete until a car crash cost her the use of her legs. She dropped into depression until she discovered adaptive sports at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia. With a bit of practice, she has once again found the freedom to fly down the slopes. And now she is taking the sport to a new level as she tries for a spot on the Paralympic team. Not only has she discovered the freedom of the wind in her face, but she has found something within herself as she instructs others how to follow her path.
John Carlin’s Outdoors: Cycling from the Pacific Coast to the Redwood Forest
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors: Cycling from the Pacific Coast to the Redwood ForestIn this episode of John Carlin's Outdoors, John takes you along on an epic adventure in northern California as he rides his bike from the iconic Highway One to the James Armstrong Redwood Reserve, with some wine tasting to boot.
John Carlin’s Outdoors: Cycling with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors: Cycling with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin ArmstrongThree-time Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristin Armstrong recently visited Roanoke and went for a bike ride with 10 News Anchor John Carlin.
John Carlin’s Outdoors: Diving deep in Puerto Rico
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors: Diving deep in Puerto RicoI recently went on vacation here in Puerto Rico. And for me, It’s not a vacation unless you do something outdoors. So I want to take you along on an adventure that goes just a little beyond the typical tourist thing.
John Carlin’s Outdoors: Striper Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors: Striper Fishing at Smith Mountain LakeIn this episode of John Carlin's Outdoors, we go striper or striped bass fishing on Smith Mountain Lake with fishing guide Travis Patsell who owns Cats and Stripers. Along for the trip is an old fishing companion, Steve Reynolds, who first showed me the ropes on striper fishing three decades ago.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Wildlife photographer Garland Kitts
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Wildlife photographer Garland KittsWildlife photographer Garland Kitts spends hours and hours every day searching for birds and other animals to capture through the lens of an expensive camera. He finds plenty of subjects. In this edition of John Carlin's Outdoors, he shares some of his secrets as he takes us along a trail in an unlikely area.
VLOG 🔒 John Carlin rides to work for National Bike to Work Day
Read full article: VLOG 🔒 John Carlin rides to work for National Bike to Work DayNational Bike to Work Day is the third Friday in May and to celebrate, John Carlin decided to bike to the station! Watch this vlog to follow along on his adventure to work this past Friday.