8 episodes
The Whitefish Chain Experience Kent Carlson
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- Society & Culture
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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Whitefish Chain travel inspiration and podcast - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses and amazing experiences! We're all about the Whitefish Chain Experience:
- Engaging the community
- Breaking down barriers
- Sharing stories and insights
- Supporting small business and nonprofits
- Understanding real estate trends and investment opportunities
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- Podcast hosting at whitefishchain.com
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Camp Knutson - "The Crown Jewel" | Mary Kate Williams
007 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with longtime resident Mary Kate Williams who shares her tremendous knowledge, insights, and historical perspective regarding her work at Camp Knutson. We discuss the beginning years (1953), business development ("coffee & cocktail parties"), operational challenges, programming evolution, camps, campers, staff and more. Kate, currently sits on the advisory board at Camp Knutson.
Website: campknutson.org
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com. -
The Crosslake "Matriarch" & Founding Member of the Crosslake Area Historical Society | Doris "Dodo" Fraser
006 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with Doris Fraser affectionately known as "Dodo" a founding member of the Crosslake Area Historical Society. Today Dodo shares her story about growing up in Timothy Township (Swanburg, Minnesota) and completing her high school education in Pine River. We discuss her brief move to Michigan and the Twin Cities during WWII and her subsequent return to Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain community where she lives to this day. Dodo shares her thoughts on many changes observed over the years, e.g., growth of the faith community, infrastructure improvements (electric, plumbing, & asphalt roads), economic (real estate appreciation and the impacts to the lake resort business owners), insights about the Whitefish Chain community and much more.
Website: crosslakehistoricalsociety.org
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com. -
Crosslake Train Club - Home of the "Northern Trackers" | Bill Bury - Tour Director
005 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with Bill Bury the current Tour Director at the Crosslake Train Club. Today Bill shares his personal story, and insights about the journey of the Crosslake Train Club also known as the Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association (NMRHA). Bill discusses: Location changes, "Devine intervention," amazing layout exhibit designs, educational elements, membership opportunities, insights about the Whitefish Chain community and much more. Website: crosslaketrainclub.com
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com. -
Chatting with the Chamber | Crosslake Chamber Director - Cindy Myogeto
004 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with Cindy Myogeto the Crosslake Chamber Director. Cindy shares her personal story and explains how she has become so actively involved with the Crosslake community. We also discuss key events and activities that are teed up for this upcoming summer season. We go behind the scenes to better understand the planning process involved with the July 3 - Celebrate America Fireworks Celebration on Cross Lake. Additional points of interest that were discussed include the National Loon Center, the Core of Engineers Campground, as well as addressing the FAQ - How many interconnecting lakes make up the Whitefish Chain of Lakes? The answer may not be what you expect!
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com.
Chamber Resources:
Crosslake.com
Pequotlakes.com
Brainerdlakeschamber.com
Explorebrainerdlakes.com
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Tiki Hut | Darryl Beadle - Manhattan Beach Lodge
003 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with seasonal resident and Tiki Hut bartender extraordinaire Darryl Beadle. We caught up with Darryl in Biloxi Mississippi prior to his return to the Whitefish Chain community for the much anticipated summer season. Today Darryl shares his personal story and insights about the Whitefish Chain community.
Website: mblodge.com
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com. -
National Loon Center | Jon Mobeck - Executive Director
002 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with Jon Mobeck the first Executive Director of the National Loon Center! Not only is Jon a great guy but he's also very smart and well traveled having had professional opportunities working in beautiful locations as Utah, Colorado and most recently Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Jon is a self proclaimed "bird nerd" and appears very well equipped for his next professional opportunity in Crosslake, Minnesota. Today we introduce Jon and initiate the discussion about the National Loon Center programs, volunteer opportunities, and priorities for 2021 and beyond. Website: nationallooncenter.org Mailing address: National Loon Center PO BOX 642 Crosslake, MN 56442
The Whitefish Chain Experience - Connecting people with community insights, stories, tips, influencers, businesses, and amazing experiences. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure notification when new episodes are published. And, in the meantime, come say hi and follow us on Instagram: @whitefishchain - All podcast episodes are available at whitefishchain.com.