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…

12 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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