Big Red Canoe - Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
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Big Red Canoe - Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast

On Big Red Canoe, the podcast from Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, we introduce you to captivating people and intriguing stories from America's treasured wilderness, covering a wide range of recreational topics. The podcast features scientists, political figures, wilderness and outdoor recreation experts to help you experience new aspects of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the most visited wilderness in the United States. For over 45 years, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has connected people, communities and the wilderness. Our purpose is to inspire more people to connect with the pristine beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and preserve this priceless place in perpetuity. The Friends work to protect the wilderness from toxic copper-sulfide mines, introduce a new generation to the wonders of canoe country and share recreational resources on canoeing, camping and hiking trips. For more information, visit https://www.friends-bwca.org/podcast Website:https://www.friends-bwca.orgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/BWCAWTwitter:https://twitter.com/FriendsBWCAWInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/friendsbwcaw/

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    What does the 2024 Election mean for the Boundary Waters?

    How might the recent election results impact the future of Minnesota's cherished wilderness? In this timely episode, Steve Schultz, Government Relations Manager at Friends of the Boundary Waters, examines the shifting political landscape and its implications for the Boundary Waters. The discussion explores both federal and state-level changes, with particular focus on proposed legislation that could affect mining restrictions near this pristine area. While acknowledging the challenges ah...

    35 min

  2. SEP 11

    Biking for the Boundary Waters

    Two adventurous cyclists embark on an epic journey from Minnesota to New York, pedaling around Lake Superior through Canada, all to support Friends of the Boundary Waters. One of the riders, Mike Quirk, joins us to tell tales from the trip.The ride was to take 30 days and cover almost 2000 miles. But like any true adventure - things didn’t quite go as planned. And before the trip was over, Mike found himself swapping out his bike for a canoe to cover some of the middle-Canada miles on the Ott...

    31 min

  3. AUG 3

    Reel Talk! Boundary Waters and Quetico Fishing with Stu Osthoff

    Anglers shouldn't miss this Boundary Waters fishing podcast! Whether you’re a seasoned Boundary Waters angler or dreaming of your first BWCAW adventure, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the true experts. Expert tips on how to catch BWCA Lake Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Northern PikeIn this engaging conversation, Boundary Waters Journal publisher and BWCA and Quetico fishing guide, Stu Osthoff will share his vast knowledge and insider tips for catching the “Grand Sl...

    49 min

  4. JUL 10

    An Outfitter's High Water Tales

    In this episode, we dive into the unexpected high water conditions in the Boundary Waters this season. After a dry winter, Northeastern Minnesota faced a surprisingly wet spring and early summer, culminating in a major storm on June 18th that caused flash flooding and damage across the Superior National Forest. We sit down with Ginny Nelson from Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters in Ely to discuss how these conditions have affected outfitters and Boundary Waters visitors.Ginny shares her exp...

    15 min

  5. MAY 23

    Last Entry Point - An Unforgiving Wilderness, with Joe Friedrichs

    "The same thing that makes you live can kill you in the end." - Neil YoungIn this episode, we sit down with Northwoods reporter and author Joe Friedrichs to discuss his new book, "Last Entry Point." Friedrichs shares real-life accounts of those who have faced life-threatening situations and tragically lost their lives in the serene yet unforgiving Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Through his years of writing, exploring, and researching this iconic region, Friedrichs reminds us that even...

    52 min

  6. APR 26

    From Boundary Waters to Bayou - Mississippi Journeys with Devin Brown & Cory Maria Dack

    On this episode of the Big Red Canoe podcast, we're joined by Devin Brown and Cory Maria Dack to discuss their remarkable paddling journeys down the Mississippi River.Devin Brown is preparing to become the first Black woman on record to solo kayak the entire length of the Mississippi River, from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Her trip planned for 2024 is driven by a dream over a decade in the making - to find healing and connection for self, and to connect with African America...

    48 min

  7. MAR 22

    Gunflint Falling - Stories from the 1999 BWCA Blowdown

    On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region’s history. Originating over the Dakotas, the midsummer windstorm developed amid unusually high heat and water-saturated forests and moved steadily east, bearing down on Fargo, North Dakota, and damaging land as it crossed the Minnesota border. Author Cary Griffith joins us to talk about his book Gunfli...

    49 min

  8. 11/11/2023

    Guardians of the Boundary Waters - The story of the 1978 BWCA Wilderness Act

    We revisit the fascinating story of the legislative and political battles leading up to the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act of 1978 by talking to three of the individuals who shaped it and fought for its passage: Chuck Dayton, Jan Green, and Kevin Proescholdt. In this look at a key chapter in Boundary Waters history, they share their insights and personal experiences that led to this important step for the BWCA Wilderness, and founding of the Friends of the Boundary Waters. The...

    1 hr
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On Big Red Canoe, the podcast from Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, we introduce you to captivating people and intriguing stories from America's treasured wilderness, covering a wide range of recreational topics. The podcast features scientists, political figures, wilderness and outdoor recreation experts to help you experience new aspects of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the most visited wilderness in the United States. For over 45 years, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has connected people, communities and the wilderness. Our purpose is to inspire more people to connect with the pristine beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and preserve this priceless place in perpetuity. The Friends work to protect the wilderness from toxic copper-sulfide mines, introduce a new generation to the wonders of canoe country and share recreational resources on canoeing, camping and hiking trips. For more information, visit https://www.friends-bwca.org/podcast Website:https://www.friends-bwca.orgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/BWCAWTwitter:https://twitter.com/FriendsBWCAWInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/friendsbwcaw/

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