10/24/2021

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.

38 min

07/23/2021

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.

29 min

05/28/2021

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.

28 min

05/27/2021

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 Lakesproud.com

34 min

03/16/2021

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.

28 min

02/13/2021

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.

36 min

02/03/2021

Snowmobiling Insights | John Callender

001 - In this episode of The Whitefish Chain Experience, host Kent Carlson sits down with community resident John Callender! John is well informed, has great insights, he's an engaged community volunteer and a snowmobiling enthusiast! Over the years, he’s been a trusted resource for many! Today we will talk about how John is involved with his local snowmobiling club and what he believes one needs to know to optimize their snowmobiling experience here in central Minnesota. 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.

44 min

01/05/2021

The Whitefish Chain Experience - Trailer

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.

11 min

The Whitefish Chain Experience

Episodes

Camp Knutson - "The Crown Jewel" | Mary Kate Williams

The Crosslake "Matriarch" & Founding Member of the Crosslake Area Historical Society | Doris "Dodo" Fraser

Crosslake Train Club - Home of the "Northern Trackers" | Bill Bury - Tour Director

Chatting with the Chamber | Crosslake Chamber Director - Cindy Myogeto

Tiki Hut | Darryl Beadle - Manhattan Beach Lodge

National Loon Center | Jon Mobeck - Executive Director

Snowmobiling Insights | John Callender

The Whitefish Chain Experience - Trailer

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