Podcast Episodes

The Trail Finds You - Crystal Gail Welcome

The Superior Hiking Trail turns 40 this year. Three hundred miles of North Shore ridgeline, from the Wisconsin border to the edge of the Boundary Wat…

4 hours ago

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What's Next for the Boundary Waters after H.J.R. 140

Season 5 Episode 1

H.J. Res. 140 was signed into law this week, stripping federal protections from 225,000 acres surrounding the Boundary Waters. What happens now? 

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1 month, 1 week ago

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wilderness: Author Jeff Krogstad

Season 4 Episode 8

Winter in the Boundary Waters is unforgiving—and that's exactly why Minnesota author Jeff Krogstad set his thriller Disappointment Mountain there. 

Je…

4 months ago

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A Wilderness Beyond Sight: Navigating the Boundary Waters with a Vision Loss

Season 4 Episode 7

How do you navigate a challenging wilderness when you can't even see it?

In this fascinating and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Kelly Carver,…

6 months ago

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Boundary Waters Cooking and Contemplation with Chef JD Fratzke

Season 4 Episode 6

Join us for an inspiring conversation with JD Fratzke, a celebrated chef and author who served as a judge and mentor on Bravo's Top Chef and brings a…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Bear Safety in the Boundary Waters: Life-Saving Lessons from a Bear Attack Survivor

Season 4 Episode 5

Proper food storage and bear-aware camping practices aren't just recommendations—they're life-saving skills that every Boundary Waters visitor needs …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Boundary Waters Protection with Senator Tina Smith

Season 4 Episode 4

The Boundary Waters faces one of its greatest threats in decades. Hidden in the latest reconciliation bill is a dangerous provision that would hand h…

1 year ago

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Pushing the River with Frank Bures

Season 4 Episode 3

Author Frank Bures joins us on the podcast to discuss his compelling new book, Pushing the River: An Epic Battle, a Lost History, a Near Death, and O…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Dark Sky Photography with Marc Rassel

Season 4 Episode 2

Discover the mesmerizing world of dark sky photography with renowned astrophotographer Marc Rassel as he shares expert tips, memorable stories, and e…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Winter Camping with Kids

Season 4 Episode 1

Want to introduce your kids to winter camping but not sure where to start? Join us as we chat with Anthony Quill, an adventurous Minnesota Dad who's …

1 year, 5 months ago

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