John Carlinโs Outdoors | Smallmouth bass fishing on the New River
Chris 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Worldโs best disc golfers descend upon Bedford County and Lynchburg
Beginning 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 Estoniaโs 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Lessons in fishing on the Jackson River
Sometimes 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | A lesson in paddling
Canoes 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | The new kids bike trail at Green Hill Park is more than just a trail
In John Carlinโs 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Olympic Gold Medalist Jennifer Valente trains in Roanoke
In 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 Carlinโs Outdoors: E-Bikes test
E-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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Fishing the South Fork of the Holston River
The 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
Pipestem 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Go trout fishing on the Smith River in Southwest Virginia
The 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Kinzie Dickman takes adaptive skiing to a new level
Kinzie 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 Carlinโs Outdoors: Cycling from the Pacific Coast to the Redwood Forest
In 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 Carlinโs Outdoors: Cycling with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong
Three-time Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristin Armstrong recently visited Roanoke and went for a bike ride with 10 News Anchor John Carlin.
John Carlinโs Outdoors: Diving deep in Puerto Rico
I recently went on vacation here in Puerto Rico. And for me, Itโs 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 Carlinโs Outdoors: Striper Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake
In 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 Carlinโs Outdoors | Wildlife photographer Garland Kitts
Wildlife 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 ๐ John Carlin rides to work for National Bike to Work Day
National 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.