https://www.outdoorunc.com/region/southeast-gulf/ Southeast & Gulf news from Outdoor Unc https://www.outdoorunc.com/bbq/calgary-s-smellaque-wins-the-jack-daniel-s-invitational-barbecue/https://www.outdoorunc.com/bbq/calgary-s-smellaque-wins-the-jack-daniel-s-invitational-barbecue/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0000The Calgary team beat 98 others from around the world in Lynchburg and takes home $25,000. B's Que was reserve grand champion. https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/every-area-of-gulf-islands-national-seashore-is-open-again/https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/every-area-of-gulf-islands-national-seashore-is-open-again/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000Gulf Islands National Seashore reopened the Naval Live Oaks Area in Florida on October 26, the last section closed by Hurricane Isaias, and every area of… https://www.outdoorunc.com/surfing/big-surf-now-runs-from-the-outer-banks-to-palm-beach/https://www.outdoorunc.com/surfing/big-surf-now-runs-from-the-outer-banks-to-palm-beach/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000Florida and Georgia beaches get 6 to 12 feet through Tuesday and Wednesday. Hatteras and Ocracoke flood warnings are extended to Wednesday evening. https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/gulf-islands-national-seashore-reopens-fort-pickens-and-opal-beach/https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/gulf-islands-national-seashore-reopens-fort-pickens-and-opal-beach/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000Most of the seashore is open again after Hurricane Isaias. Naval Live Oaks, the Fort Pickens campground and Okaloosa stay closed for downed trees. https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/newfound-gap-road-no-longer-listed-as-closed-in-the-smokies/https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/newfound-gap-road-no-longer-listed-as-closed-in-the-smokies/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000Great Smoky Mountains National Park's road closure page, updated October 13, no longer lists U.S. 441, Newfound Gap Road, which the park closed Friday… https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/appalachian-trail-hikers-told-to-postpone-southern-trips-until-isaias/https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/appalachian-trail-hikers-told-to-postpone-southern-trips-until-isaias/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000The trail conference warns of flash floods, landslides and falling trees from Georgia to Virginia, especially in Helene-damaged areas. https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/smokies-close-newfound-gap-road-tonight-as-hurricane-isaias-approaches/https://www.outdoorunc.com/trail-reports/smokies-close-newfound-gap-road-tonight-as-hurricane-isaias-approaches/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000U.S. 441 shuts at 8 p.m. Friday with gusts to 70 mph forecast. Balsam Mountain Campground closed at 5 p.m. https://www.outdoorunc.com/bbq/the-jack-comes-to-lynchburg-this-weekend-a-week-after-the-royal/https://www.outdoorunc.com/bbq/the-jack-comes-to-lynchburg-this-weekend-a-week-after-the-royal/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000Barbecue's hardest invitation to get runs October 9 and 10, free to attend. Last weekend's American Royal Invitational was decided by 0.0116 points.