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Lake Superior PodcastS6 E11: The Road Less Paved: Biking the Wild North — with Josh RizzoBiking in the Superior Country is more than just a way to get around—it’s a way of life. From gravel roads to rugged trails to family bike packing along Big Blue’s shoreline, the region offers two-wheeled adventure in every season. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Josh Rizzo, founder of thenxrth.com—an adventure site dedicated to unpaved cycling across three states--Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Josh shares how biking became a lifelong passion, and how he’s started bringing his kids along for multi-day trips. He te...2025-08-0635 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E10: What Lies Beneath: Lake Superior’s Underwater Cleanup – With Diver Don FassbenderLake Superior is not only the largest of the Great Lakes, but the water quality is also some of the clearest. Yet, historically, the Lake was often a dumping ground for all kinds of debris. "Out of sight, out of mind” was an all-too-common mindset. Don Fassbender, president of Great Lakes Scuba Diving and Lake Preservation, has made it his life's mission to clean up Lake Superior’s underwater world. With volunteers, including fellow divers and kayakers, he estimates 14 tons of tires have been hauled up from Marquette MIchigan's Lower Harbor. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt...2025-07-2832 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E9: Mining the Past: How Copper Shaped the Keweenaw and Its World-Class Museum - An Interview with John Jaszczak"If you didn’t grow it, you’ve got to mine it,” says John Jaszczak, Director and Curator of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton, Michigan. Since 1838--just after Michigan became a state--geologists and miners have been collecting rock and mineral specimens as the first American Mining Rush began. Since 1855, those specimens were housed at Michigan Technological University, then known as Michigan College of Mines, making it one of the oldest museums not only in Michigan, but the Great Lakes region. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with John about...2025-07-0931 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E8: Isle Royale: Trip Planning, Wildlife, and Wilderness Safety – An Interview with Chris AmidonIsle Royale National Park is the Great Lakes Mecca for backpackers. This archipelago of islands is also one of our most remote National Parks so preparing for a visit takes extra planning. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Chris Amidon, Supervisory Park Ranger for Interpretation and Visitor Services. He not only has tips for first-timers, but also has details on some new procedures, particularly when it comes to food storage.Key Takeaways:Planning your experience shapes everything: “The first thing we ask is...2025-06-1834 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E7: Coffee, Community, and the Power of the Big Lake – An Interview with Sarah Jorgenson-HallbergMinnesota’s North Shore has been a gathering place for centuries. Whether heading into the Boundary Waters or out on Lake Superior, Grand Marais ranks a favorite Base Camp. While it may be small in population, it’s big in spirit. Life here moves to the rhythms of the woods and waters. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Sarah Jorgensen-Halberg, longtime resident and owner of Java Moose, the beloved shoreline coffee shop that fuels both locals and visiting adventurers. Her daily weather video connects folks near and far to thi...2025-06-0436 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E6: Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor, and Living History in the Keweenaw – An Interview with Barry JamesLong before the Keweenaw Peninsula became a destination for hikers, bikers, and Lake Superior rock hounds, it was the stage for a national copper rush. Shortly after Michigan became a state in 1837, Geologist Douglas Houghton was sent to Copper Harbor to explore reports from Native Americans about copper in the region. By 1844, Fort Wilkins was built to be the military base helping to keep the peace as fortune-seekers came to the state’s most northern port. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Barry James, Upper Peninsula historian with the...2025-05-0730 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E5: Isle Royale in Winter: Survival, Science, and Secrets in the Snow – An Interview with Jonathan PauliWinter Study at Isle Royale National Park has a decades long history, but just a few scientists ever get the chance to spend time on this isolated archipelago in Lake Superior. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with one of those fortunate ones, Johnathan Pauli, Professor in the Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. From tracking foxes and martens to unraveling a centuries-old survival story, Johnathan shares how studying this wilderness in winter reveals secrets a summer visitor would never experience. Join us for a conversation...2025-04-2337 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E4: Tourism, Economic Growth, and the Magic of Munising - An Interview with Kathy ReynoldsOur National Parks are important places, not just for their preservation of natural beauty and resources, but also for the economic impact they bring to gateway communities. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula sees nearly a million visitors, year round. For the anchor cities of Munising and Grand Marais, hosting those folks has become their chief industry. With a population of less than 2,000, how do they do it? In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Kathy Reynolds, the CEO of the Greater Munising Bay Partnership as well as Di...2025-03-0534 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E3: The Lake Trout Resurgence In Lake Superior: A Conservation Success Story - An Interview with Shawn SitarSince the 1940’s, Lake Trout have been extinct in all of the Great Lakes except Lake Superior. Pressure from commercial fishing as well as the invasion of sea lamprey devastated this native species, and the population in Lake Superior also suffered. For three generations an international team of scientists has been working to restore healthy Lake Trout populations in all the Great Lakes. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Shawn Sitar, Fisheries Research Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to update the status of Lake Trout in Lake Su...2025-02-2028 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E2: Michigan Ice Fest – Where Adventure Meets Community – An Interview with Bill ThompsonWinter can be a sleepy time at the National Parks on Lake Superior, but at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising, Michigan, visitors come to snowmobile, mush dogs, snowshoe, fish and cross-country ski. But the biggest event to bring folks into the park is the Michigan Ice Fest. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Ice Fest organizer Bill Thompson about the event and what makes Pictured Rocks such a Mecca for the sport. Key Takeaways:The Michigan Ice Fest has grown from a small gathering i...2025-01-2931 minLake Superior PodcastS6 E1: Chasing Sunrise On Lake Superior: An Interview with Bugsy SailorNew Year Resolutions, if you don’t make them, chances are you thought about it. But do those promises keep? In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Bugsy Sailor, the Official Unofficial Ambassador of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Bugsy shares how a resolution he made on January 1, 2019, changed his life.Key Takeaways:Bugsy Sailor captures daily sunrises around Lake Superior, embracing nature’s raw beauty and the unpredictability of the seasons.His commitment to photographing every sunrise since 2019 highlights the power of routine, resilience, and creative passio...2025-01-2234 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E14: The Estivant Pines Story - 50 Years of Conservation with Charles EshbachThe forests that ring Lake Superior are some of the most magical on the continent. At the tip of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, in Copper Harbor, you’ll find the Estivant Pines. This 570 acres of old-growth pine has lured hikers for decades. But saving this stand of ancient timber was no small feat. It started over 50 years ago and in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with photographer and forester Charles Esshbach from Houghton, Michigan, about his work to protect one of the Upper Peninsula’s most remarkable natural treasures. 2024-11-2137 min
Parks and ConsToluca Lake, Corona, & Orange County Home Haunt Hop, 2024 This time, we are back for another home haunt hop! Listen in and enjoy, as we discuss Phantom Hollow Holidays, Haunted Mansion Haunt, The Fr3ak Show, Mohawk Cemetery, Castle of Deadwood, Skull Island, The Haunted Church Inferno, Chains of Wakefield Presents: Halloween A Go-Go, Grim Grinners, Lilley Hall Toluca Lake Pumpkin House Clybourn Manor, Rock n Roll House of Toluca Lake, and more! If you would like to see the discussed home haunts, the videos are available at https://youtu.be/Q7PEcQDZRX0?si=LonKn5d9ZjS60qm8 and https://yo...2024-11-051h 13Podcasts – Parks and ConsToluca Lake, Corona, & Orange County Home Haunt Hop, 2024 This time, we are back for another home haunt hop! Listen in and enjoy, as we discuss Phantom Hollow Holidays, Haunted Mansion Haunt, The Fr3ak Show, Mohawk Cemetery, Castle of Deadwood, Skull Island, The Haunted Church Inferno, Chains of Wakefield Presents: Halloween A Go-Go, Grim Grinners, Lilley Hall Toluca Lake Pumpkin House Clybourn Manor, Rock n Roll House of Toluca Lake, and more! If you would like to see the discussed home haunts, the videos are available at https://youtu.be/Q7PEcQDZRX0?si=LonKn5d9ZjS60qm8 and https://yo...2024-11-051h 13Lake Superior PodcastS5 E13: Foraging - Rediscover and Reconnect With Nature - An Interview with Tim ClemensSince time began humans have been foragers. Survival depended on connecting to the natural world. Today, when most of our food comes from a grocery store or is eaten in a restaurant, that link has been lost. But not for Tim Clemens. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Tim, a professional forager and founder of Ironwood Foraging about how he’s helping people connect with nature; and not in the middle of the forest or farm country, but near his urban home of Minneapolis.Key Takeaways: ...2024-10-3033 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E12: Capturing the Magic of The Northern Lights: An Interview with Ogetay KayaliWitnessing the Northern Lights checks a bucket-list for many. The first time you see the sky erupt in waves of pulsing white, green, red, or even blue light makes lifelong memories. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Astrophysics Graduate Student Ogetay Kayali from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Ogetay shares not only why we seem to be experiencing the Northern Lights more frequently, but also how to better take advantage of the experience with our cameras.Key Takeaways: The northern lights are at their p...2024-10-1631 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E11: Pictured Rocks: Where Conservation Meets Recreation - An Interview with Hannah BradburnNearly a million visitors came to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 2023, contributing over $45 million dollars to the nearby economies. For Alger County--with a population of less than nine thousand people—the park also supports 544 jobs. But hosting that many visitors and generating that much revenue does present unique challenges. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Hannah Bradburn, Visual Information Specialist at Pictured Rocks, to explore the park’s delicate balance between conservation and recreation.Key Takeaways: Visitor Growth: Pictured Rocks sees nea...2024-10-0231 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E10: Isle Royale Through The Lens - An Interview with Tom Haas, Photographer and AuthorFor those who have backpacked Isle Royale, you know it’s a rugged place. Imagine carrying a 20 pound camera and wooden tripod around, along with a stash of 4x5 black and white film. In 1967, Tom Haas, a 19 year old college student from Connecticut was on a mission with the National Park Service to photograph the island. Most of his travel was done by kayak and over the course of 20 years he captured 3,000 black and white images. Now, nearly 5 decades later and with help from his wife Jeannie Thoren, the couple have published a book, “Isle Royale, A Phot...2024-07-3127 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E9: Great Lakes Shipping - An Interview with Sam Hankinson, Development Coordinator at the Port of MonroeWhile we see trucks and trains moving freight around the country, goods are also traveling by freighter, and some of those ships are 1,000 feet long. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Sam Hankinson, Development Coordinator at the Port of Monroe about the health of Great Lakes shipping and how we can learn more about what’s cruising out on the water.Key Takeaways: Great Lakes vessels can haul as much cargo in one trip as hundreds of rail cars or thousands of trucks, showcasing their eff...2024-07-1038 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E8: The Lutsong Music Festival - An Interview with Co-Founder Scott SchulerMusic. Why is it important? For most--on a personal level--music stirs feelings, memories and sensations. But sharing music is also a way to for people to connect, bond thoughts and emotions when words won’t do. Lake Superior’s waves have been making their own melodies since time began, but the Big Blue also ranks a centuries old magnet luring musicians of all types to the shores to strum and sing. That tradition continues in Lutsen, on Minnesota’s north shore. Coming up July 18-21, 2024, Cook county will host the 3rd annual Lutsong Music Festival. In this episode of the La...2024-06-2629 min
Mississippi Outdoors PodcastLake Pickle's Adventures in Hunting MediaOn this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, we sat down with Lake Pickle, a Brandon, Mississippi native who turned his passion for hunting and the outdoors into a thriving career in social media and video production. Lake shares his journey from his first turkey hunt to becoming a key figure at Primos Hunting and onX Maps, offering insights into the power of storytelling, the evolution of outdoor media, and the importance of conservation. Lake's story is a testament to following one's passion and the impact of mentorship in the great outdoors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2024-06-2642 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E7: Jon Prain - "The Isle Royale Guy"A backpacking trip to Isle Royale heads up the Bucket List for many, but with 165 miles of trails and 36 campsites, planning a trip can be overwhelming, particularly for first-timers. Experience counts. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with veteran backpacker Jon Prain. Known as the Isle Royale Guy, (also the name of his website) he shares tips about his decades of trips to this remote island park and ways to make it an even more memorable trek.Key Takeaways: Emphasize the value of slowing down a...2024-06-1231 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E6: Jerry Dennis - Award-Winning Great Lakes Author - Traverse City, MichiganJerry Dennis is one of the country’s most prolific outdoor writers. With by-lines in The New York Times, Smithsonian, Orion, American Way, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Gray's Sporting Journal as well as 13 books--and most recently a new edition of “The Living Great Lakes: Searching the Heart of the Island Seas”--to his credit, he is forever finding stories to tell about the Midwest’s waters. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with this seasoned writer about his experiences on Lake Superior, and his deep connection to the water and the natural...2024-05-2932 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E5: Aidan Lee - Owner of Trek & Trail - Bayfield, WisconsinWhen it comes to kayaking this Sweetwater Sea, a paddler has 2,726 miles of spectacular shoreline to explore as well as three National Parks: Isle Royale, Apostle Islands and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshores. But it’s also a destination where paddlers need to prepare. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Aidan Lee, owner of Trek & Trail in Bayfield, Wisconsin, talks with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara not only about the best places to visit on a day trip, but also shares how to extend your stay and camp among the Apostles Islands. He also emphasizes the ever-changing moods of...2024-05-1531 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E4: Tyler Penrod - Program Manager with the Superior Watershed Partnership - Marquette, MichiganChanging climate is impacting Lake Superior. The lack of ice cover this past winter effects coastal erosion, water levels, fish populations and wildlife. Plus, the unseasonably warm weather has economic and cultural impacts on the shoreline communities as well. But what can be done? In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Tyler Penrod, Program Manager at the Lake Superior Watershed Partnership. He has a plan and a list of projects in the works with the Great Lakes Climate Corps to make a difference.Key Takeaways: The l...2024-05-0129 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E3: Dan Fountain - Author, Shipwreck Historian and ResearcherLake Superior is home to an estimated 550 shipwrecks, with approximately half of them still undiscovered. In this episode of the Lake Superior podcast, hosts Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Dan Fountain, author, shipwreck historian, and researcher, about his lifelong passion for exploring Superior's depths and uncovering the stories behind these sunken vessels. He shares the challenges of finding shipwrecks in these vast and deep waters and explains the process of using side scanning sonar to locate them. Dan also recounts his latest discovery, the Arlington, a shipwreck with a unique and tragic story. This episode offers a...2024-04-0330 min
Wandering Ways#00173 - Least & Most Visited National Parks of 2023This week the lads go over the most visited and least visited parks, and see if they can guess the order. Giving there opinions on why they ranked where they did and other fun conversations about the parks. The conversation wanders into traveling, Africa, puffins and more.
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Check out the books...2024-03-0649 minLake Superior PodcastS5 E1: Dr. Sarah Hoy - Research Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University - Isle Royale Winter Study SuspendedUnseasonably warm weather along Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Portage has canceled a host of winter events from sled dog and cross-country ski races to snowmobile rides and ice fishing tournaments. But it’s not just tourism that has been effected by mild temperatures. After 65 years of monitoring wolf and moose populations at Isle Royale--the longest predator-prey study in history--scientists had to suspend their 7 week Winter Study because of challenges accessing the island. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Dr. Sarah Hoy, Research Assistant and Professor at Mi...2024-02-2824 minWandering Ways#00170- ABC's of National Parks - Glacier NPThis week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with one of their favorite parks, Glacier. They go over some fun facts about the park as well as some possible helpful tips to make your time in Glacier more fun. The conversation wanders into vaccines, trains, backpacking, and more.
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Check out even more Quartz Lake and Wandering Ways...2024-02-071h 01Lake Superior PodcastS4 E12: Craig Blacklock, Photographer & Author - Moose Lake, MinnesotaCraig Blacklock first started taking pictures when he was nine years old, following his father, Les Blacklock, a pioneering nature photographer. By the time he was 15, he had graduated to capturing images on a large format 4x5 camera. Over his career, his award winning photos have been published in books, calendars and exhibits. He has been called the "Ansel Adams of Lake Superior," and in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Craig from his home in Moose Lake, Minnesota, about his six decades of working on and around Lake Superior and...2024-01-1728 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E11: Karl Koster, Park Ranger - Grand Portage National MonumentGrand Portage National Monument in northern Minnesota sits right in the middle of the Canoe Capital of the World. The National Park has many boats on display, from smaller crafts used for gathering rice and hunting to huge Voyageur canoes used to haul thousands of pounds of furs to Montreal. Every summer visitors come to the park not only to learn more about the fur trade, but to also learn the secrets of how these age-old boats were built. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Grand Portage Ranger Karl Koster...2024-01-0331 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E10: Beth Kirschner, Author of "Copper Divide" - Ann Arbor, MichiganChristmas Eve, 1913, was a tragic night in Calumet, Michigan. 73 people—59 of them children--were killed when someone falsely yelled, “Fire,” at a crowded Christmas party on the second floor of the Italian Hall setting off a deadly stampede. The disaster occurred five months into a crippling labor strike between Western Federation of Miners Union workers and the Calumet Hecla Mining Company. Now, 110 years later, Beth Kirschner has written about the historic labor dispute and what has been called the Italian Hall Massacre in her novel, “Copper Divide.” In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and...2023-12-1329 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E9: Hannah Bradburn, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visual Information Specialist & Emma Olechnowicz, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Ranger78 lighthouses circle Lake Superior, 42 of those navigational aids dot the Michigan shoreline. Au Sable Point Light Station in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore ranks one of the most popular. Built in 1874, it stands 86’ tall and the original third-order Fresnel lens could beam a light as far as 17 miles out on Superior. Pictured Rocks’ Hannah Bradburn, Visual Information Specialist, and Ranger Emma Olechnowicz often lead tours to the Light Station and in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, they talk with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara about the history of the Light Station and plans to celebrate the 150th an...2023-11-2933 min
Avon Lake MattersAvon Lake Matters - Interview with Jim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro ParksJim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro Parks, discusses their Strategic Plan for the next 10 years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 24: City Buildings Closed November 25: Lorain County Collection Center Closed November 27, 6:00 PM: Council Elect Organizational Meeting November 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 29, 7:00 PM: Totality Talks: Community Forum at the Old Firehouse Community Center November 30-December 2, 7:00 PM & December 3, 2:00 PM: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Presents A Christmas Story the Musical at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center December 2, 9:00 AM: Christmas by the Lake Craft Show at Avon Lake High School December 4, 3:30 P...2023-11-2430 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E8: John Shepard, Associate Professor and Assistant Director at the Center for Global Environmental Education, Hamline UniversityLake Superior is one of the fastest warming lakes in the world. And when it comes to getting people’s attention about the warming, film is a powerful medium. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with film maker John Shepard about his upcoming documentary, “A Sea Change for Lake Superior.” John shares what his team at the Center for Global Environmental Education at Hamline University is doing to get the world out and ways we can be better stewards to protect our fresh water.2023-11-0133 min
Avon Lake MattersAvon Lake Matters - Interview with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger & Shea AlltmontHost Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger and Shea Alltmont to discuss the Library's fall and winter plans. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The 103rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry" at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery October 16, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting/Special Council Meeting October 17, 11:00 AM: Q&A with Avon Lake City Schools Administrators at the Old Firehouse Community Center October 19, 11:30 AM: Senior Pumpkin Bash at The Old Firehouse Community Center October 20, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake vs. Avon SOUPer Bowl Food Drive...2023-10-1346 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E7: John Mueller, Owner of the Keweenaw Mountain LodgeAs daylight hours begin to wane, the darkest months of the year are ahead. For many, it means more time to get outside and pay attention to what’s happening through the night in our sky. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with John Mueller at the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Named an official International Dark Sky Park, John shares what the Lodge has done to earn that distinction and even more important, what happens to the planet when you keep the night dark.2023-10-0634 minWandering Ways#00159 - Montana State ParksThis week the lads discuss the state parks of Montana, or at least some of them. Continuing their state park series, they give some details on specific parks, where in the state they are, activities to do in different parks, and where you can find useful information on Montana's State Parks.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us at...2023-09-0653 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E6: Joe Hughes, Chief Ranger at Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore stretches along 42 miles of Lake Superior shoreline from Munising to Grand Marais. The year-round park covers roughly 114 square miles and includes 22 back country camp grounds, many circling the 10 inland lakes and 100 miles of trails. It’s rugged and remote. So, what does it take to be Chief Ranger in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara learn from Joe Hughes about the year-round responsibilities—including the work of the High Angle Rescue Team—covering the woods and waters of the country’s first national l...2023-09-0634 minWandering Ways#00157 - ABC's of National Parks: Dry TortugasThis week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Dry Tortugas NP. They go over some fun facts about the parks, as well as some information about camping and getting to the park itself. The conversation wanders into planes, boats, turtles, and more.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us at wanderingwayspodcast@gmail.com or quartzlakeproduction@gmail.com2023-08-2353 minWandering Ways#00156- State Parks of OregonThis week the lads start a new series, going through the 50 states and their state parks. All the states have wonderful state parks and we want to highlight some in each of the states. We start with a state we are familiar with, Oregon. Jumping around to possibly new areas you haven't heard of.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible...2023-08-1656 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E5: Tomás Sowles, Chief Pilot Isle Royale SeaplanesIsle Royale ranks the most remote of the five National Parks on Lake Superior. Only two ways to get there; by boat or sea plane. Whether you go by air or water, weather rules. Guests of this podcast concur, "Lake Superior is always the boss.” In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Isle Royale Sea Planes Chief Pilot Tomas Sowles about the charm and challenge of flying visitors to one of the world's most remote wilderness areas.2023-08-1637 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E4: Victoria Manganiello, Artist in Residence at Rabbit IslandWhen looking for a place to renew, refresh, reset, where do you go? The fresh air and endless horizon of Lake Superior have long created a place for folks to come to heal, contemplate change, and be inspired forward. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast Walt Lindala and Frida Waara meet New York artist Victoria Manganiello and learn about time alone at Rabbit Island, as the Artist in Residence.2023-08-0227 minWandering Ways#00153 - National Parks of IcelandThis week the lads discuss the National Parks of Iceland. They do a mini breakdown of just the 3 parks that are in Iceland. The conversation wanders into puffins, back country, and more.
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Check out even more Quartz Lake and Wandering Ways...2023-07-2653 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E3: Anna Deschampe, Chief of Interpretation, Grand Portage National MonumentLake Superior’s fur trade dates back to the 16th century and the best place to get an understanding of that rich history is a visit to Minnesota’s Grand Portage National Monument. For most people, the best way to learn is by doing and since 1972, volunteers have been coming together to commemorate the annual Fur Trade Rendezvous with re-enactments and workshops to experience life in the 1790’s. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara learn more about the annual Rendezvous, held the second weekend in August, from Anna Deschampe, Grand Portage’s Chief of...2023-07-1932 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E2: Jo Holt, Historian at Keweenaw National Historical ParkOn July 23, 1913, life changed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and for union workers across the country. It was on that date that roughly 9,000 copper miners walked off the job in the Keweenaw peninsula protesting working conditions and wages. The strike lasted 8 months and in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Jo Holt, historian at the Keweenaw Historical Park, about what was happening in Calumet 110 years ago and its impact on the labor movement in America.2023-06-1436 min
Avon Lake MattersAvon Lake Matters - Interview with Jacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program ManagerJacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program Manager, discusses all of the fun events happening in Avon Lake this summer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot May 29, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Please note: all City Buildings Closed, no City Council Meeting, and no trash pick-up (pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) May 31, 4:30 PM: Deadline to Apply for Planning Commission Vacancy June 5, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon L...2023-05-2631 minLake Superior PodcastS4 E1: Peggy Burkman, Piping Plovers at Apostle IslandsA walk on the beach is good medicine for the soul, and Lake Superior’s sandy shores make for the perfect place to take a stroll. But every spring and summer, sections of shoreline are not open to the public, and for a very important reason. In this episode of Lake Superior podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Peggy Burkman, biologist at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore about the work she and her team do to help a tiny shorebird, the piping plover.Join our podcast community! Please share your own stories, comments and po...2023-05-2533 minWandering Ways#00142 - ABC's of National Parks: Crater Lake NPThis week the lads continue their series of ABC's of the National Parks with Crater Lake NP. Located in Oregon, the lads give out some fun facts about the park. They also go into fun things to see in the park as well as some bigger activities to do while visiting. The conversation wanders to volcanoes, physics, bikes, storms, and more.
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Love the...2023-05-1053 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E10: Jonathan Pauli, Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin MadisonStudying the wildlife of the Great Lakes Region is fascinating. The ebb and flow of populations from moose and wolves to plovers and brook trout have kept biologists circling Lake Superior for centuries. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara learn about a mammal rarely seen in our woods but key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Jonathan Pauli, Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin Madison has been documenting the Pine Marten and its recovery. He shares more about the homes and habits of this furry critter. 2023-02-2437 minWandering Ways#00131 - Top 5 National ParksThis week the lads redo their top 5 National Parks. 2 years sense they shared what their favorite national parks, and now it is time to see if there are any changes. Biggest change this time is that all the parks are within the United States. The conversation wanders into simulation, big hitters, places that have scenic views, and more.
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Copper Country TodayFebruary 5, 2023 - National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation with Tom IrvineCould the five national parks on Lake Superior become carbon neutral? Tom Irvine of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation would like to see that happen, and talked about the possibilities with host Todd VanDyke.
Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.2023-02-0325 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E9: Blake Freking, Veteran MusherFor over a century, Lake Superior has been a region for sled dogs. First as a reliable way to deliver mail, and more recently as a competitive winter sport. In fact, among the five national parks, four of them team up with local volunteers to host sled dog races. Coming up at the end of January, the John Beargrease race—the oldest and largest event--takes off from Duluth, Minnesota, headed up the shore to Grand Portage. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with veteran musher Blake Freking about the race an...2023-01-2331 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E8: Seth Stein, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern UniversityThe rock that rings Lake Superior has fascinated visitors for centuries. From the most common Basalt, Granite and Rhyolite to Agates and the popular “Yooperlite” that glows fluorescent under black lite, the shoreline makes a rock hound’s paradise. When it comes to “Reading the Rock” and explaining the geologic story, there’s none better than Professor Seth Stein from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara, he shares details about the MId-Continent Rift and how all 5 National Parks on the Lake shar...2022-12-1327 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E7: Aaron Persenaire, Ranger III Ship CaptainOut of the 63 National Parks—or even all of the 423 National Park properties--Isle Royale ranks one of the toughest to get to. It takes some planning because you can only arrive by float plane or boat. Since 1958, the 165 foot Ranger III, has been making the 73 mile journey from Houghton, Michigan, to Isle Royale’s Rock Harbor. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara learn more about the job and highlights of the 6 hour journey from Captain Aaron Persenaire. Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fine, specialty green coffees. Independently owned...2022-11-1836 minWandering WaysWandering Ways #00114 - Debating National ParksThis week the lads discuss morethanjustparks rankings of the National Parks. They go debate if they agree with the rankings and if they would have changed anything with their scoring system. The conversation wanders to outdoor fitness, solo adventures, unknown parks, and more.
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Check ou...2022-10-2654 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E5: Heather Boyd, Grand Portage National MonumentGrand Portage National Monument has a new Superintendent, Heather Boyd. In 2008, Heather started with the National Park Service at Isle Royale. As a tribal member with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, she is the first Anishinaabe to head Grand Portage. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Heather shares with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara how her heart and heritage have lead her back to Minnesota’s north shore. 2022-10-1520 minWandering WaysWandering Ways #00109 - Top 5 Tribal ParksThis week Ranger Zach and Matt Buddy discuss their top 5 favorite Parks that have Tribal significance. They go into detail about the different tribal history at each of the parks. The conversation wanders to powwow's, giving land back, helping others, and much more.
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Check ou...2022-09-211h 04Lake Superior PodcastS3 E4: Aaron Peterson - Filmmaker, Fresh Coast CofounderNothing tells a story like film and coming up October 13-16, 2022, is the 6th annual Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette Michigan. The 4-day gathering celebrates the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes with over 80 films from around the region, as well as the world. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, co-hosts Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Aaron Peterson, filmmaker and Fresh Cost cofounder to learn how to best drink from the Fresh Coast Fire Hose of films. Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fin...2022-09-1934 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E3: Shawn Sitar - Fisheries Biologist, Michigan DNRLake Trout are a prized sport fish, but they are also considered a keystone species to the health of Lake Superior—now the only Great Lake where you can still find this critically important fish. Without Lake Trout, the ecological balance of Lake Superior would suffer, and that’s why Fisheries Biologist Shawn Sitar with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has such a passion for the study and preservation of Lake Trout. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Shawn Sitar about the most extensive and expensive egg hunt of his...2022-08-2236 min
Utah Lake: Facts, Fiction, FunEp. 76 - Boating Safety with Division of Outdoor Recreation and Division of State ParksBoating is a blast and safety is key! There are a variety of people help to keep us safe and aware and in this episode we hear from two of the many. Ty Hunter from the Division of Outdoor Recreation and Devan Chavez from the Division of State Parks speak to us in this podcast episode about their efforts to help make people aware of boating and water safety, life jacket loaner programs, and some of the safety precautions you can take to stay safe.
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2022-08-1155 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E2: Susan Reece - Chief of Interpretation and Education, Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreMaking vacation plans? No matter what the season, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, spanning 43 miles of some of the Lake’s most dramatic shoreline, has plenty to satisfy every adventure appetite, from a boat cruise out of Munising along the cliffs, to a rugged multi-day hike beginning at the Sand Dunes in Grand Marais. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Susan Reece, shares with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara some planning tips to make the most of your visit. Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fine, specialty green coffees. Ind...2022-08-0130 minLake Superior PodcastS3 E1: Dave Lorenz - Vice President of Travel MichiganFrom Native Americans to modern day travelers, Lake Superior has welcomed summer visitors with cool, clear water and wooded escapes. Dave Lorenz, Vice President for Travel Michigan understands the lure of the Lake, especially since Michigan, as a state, has the most Superior shoreline at an estimated 917 miles, and three of the five National Parks on the Big Blue. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast he shares with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara the importance of public lands along the Lake for visitors to enjoy, as well as the value of travel as the world’s greatest peacemaker. 2022-06-2731 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E13: Carl Hansen - Pictured Rocks KayakerPlanning on kayaking in Lake Superior? Learn how to prepare for a safe and successful trip with kayaker Carl Hanson.A Pictured Rocks kayak trip can include wild and rugged shoreline, forested islands and endless stretches of remote sandy beaches, luring newcomers as well as veteran paddlers to adventure. It ranks as one of the planet’s most magical places to sea kayak. Carl Hansen, the man who brought commercial kayaking to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore over three decades ago, is interviewed in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast. Hosts Walt Lindala and Frida Waa...2022-06-0829 min
Avon Lake MattersAvon Lake Matters - Interview with Erin Fach, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation DirectorErin Fach, Avon Lake’s new Parks & Recreation Director, talks about summer programs and activities in Avon Lake. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Monday, May 30, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Please note: No City Council Meeting and no trash pick-up (pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week) Friday, June 3, 9:30 PM: Star Party at Walker Road Park Monday, June 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting Friday, June 10, 6:00 PM: Friday Flicks in the Park at Weiss Fields - Ghostbusters Afterlife For more information on future events/meetings, please visit www.AvonLake.org2022-05-2718 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E12: Fred Schlichting – Ranger, Lighthouse Keeper, & HistorianSince opening the Soo Locks in 1855, lighthouses have been a part of Lake Superior’s most dramatic landscape signaling rocky shoals, cliffs and dangerous passages. Many of those towers are still visible today. In fact, on the Lake Superior circle tour--which covers 3 states and the province of Ontario Canada--you can see 56 lighthouses or towers; some you can actually tour. The greatest concentration of lighthouses in a National Park is in the Apostle Islands headquartered in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Fred Schlichting has been working as a Park Ranger and Lighthouse Keeper for 11 seasons and while you may not be a Pharaologist (fan...2022-05-2337 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E11: Ian Planchon - FilmmakerAt 31,700 square miles, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in North America. When measuring surface area, it ranks as the largest freshwater lake on the entire planet. How has climate change affected that much water? Filmmaker Ian Planchon of Minneapolis, Minnesota, started out making a film about surfing on Lake Superior, but what he found out has become a much bigger story. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara speak with Ian and learn more about his latest film “Freshwater.” Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fine, spec...2022-04-2529 min
Wandering WaysWandering Ways #0087 - Top 5 Under Rated ParksThis week the lads discuss their top 5 under appreciated parks. This ranges from State Parks to National Parks, and they give you the details of why they enjoy these parks. They also give out some cool stuff to do in these parks as well. The conversation wanders into Earth Day, the weather, planning, and volcanos.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us...2022-04-201h 03Wandering WaysWandering Ways #0086 - ABC's of National Parks -AcadiaThis week the lads start a new series called the ABC's of National Parks. They are going to give out some basic facts and guidelines about each of the National Parks in alphabetical order. Along with some basic facts about Acadia the conversation wanders into Yellowstone, badgers, conservation, and more.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us at wanderingwayspodcast@gmail.com or...2022-04-1354 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E10: Tom Wright - Quincy Mine Hoist Facilities ManagerThe Quincy Mine operated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for nearly a century. Today, visitors can learn more about the copper boom and tour the mine in Hancock as one of the 22 Heritage Sites of Keweenaw National Historical Park. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Tom Wright, Quincy Mine Hoist Facilities Manager, about the fascinating industrial geohistory of the area and the crucial role copper played in the development of our country. Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fine, specialty green coffees. Independently owned and operated since 1993, Caf...2022-04-1136 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E9: Tim Cochrane, Author & Former Grand Portage National Monument SuperintendentPeople have lived along Lake Superior since the glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago. For the last 500 years, the Anishinaabe have called the region home. Their history is rich with stories of hunting, gathering, fishing, and trading. Tim Cochrane knows many of those stories. He has spent his career with the National Park Service, beginning as a backcountry ranger, adding historian, anthropologist, and ultimately Superintendent to his experience. He has been a faithful steward of Superior’s history for over three decades. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Tim about his work at...2022-03-2234 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E8: Anna Deschampe and Briand MorrisonGeorge Morrison grew up a member of the Grand Portage Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in a rural fishing village on Lake Superior. The first highway opened from Duluth to the Canadian border at about the same time. As one of 12 children, life was a struggle, but George showed remarkable talent as an artist at an early age. George graduated from Grand Marais High School at the height of the depression. After high school, he went to the Minnesota School of Art, where he earned scholarships, including a Fulbright, which took him to New York City and Paris...2022-02-2831 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E7: Musician Penny Menze and Calumet Theatre President Dan JamisonOn March 20, 1900, life in Michigan’s Copper Country forever changed with the opening of the Calumet Opera House. As one of the first municipal theaters in the country, it attracted some of America’s finest actors and performers including Sarah Bernhardt, Harry Houdini, and John Philip Sousa. Now, as one of the 21 Heritage Sites of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, work is underway to celebrate that history and in this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with musician Penny Menze and Calumet Theatre President Dan Jamison about an upcoming concert on Saturday, March 5, with...2022-02-1429 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E6: Stephanie Pearson, Author & JournalistWhen it comes to storytelling, few writers in the Great Lakes have logged in as many words about the outdoors as Stephanie Pearson of Duluth, Minnesota. Her career began at Outside Magazine, where she was on the editorial staff for more than 13 years. Her assignments circled the globe, and her work has earned four Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers. Her book, "100 Great American Parks," will be published by National Geographic in May 2022. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, she talks with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara about her research on the Apostle...2022-01-2429 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E5: Ross Anthony, Board Member, Upper Peninsula Sled Dog AssociationLake Superior ranks as one of the planet's best snowmakers, and communities around the Lake celebrate winter with gusto. Snow and terrain make the region the perfect playground for a variety of marathons and festivals, including some of the nation's premier sled dog races: John Beargrease in Duluth, Minnesota; Apostle Islands in Bayfield, Wisconsin; Copper Dog in Calumet, Michigan; Tahquamenon County in Newberry, Michigan; and UP 200 in Marquette, Michigan. Since 1990, Michigan's central Upper Peninsula has hosted the UP 200 Sled Dog Championship. The trail begins in Marquette and stretches to Grand Marais and back running a bu...2022-01-1036 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E4: Bill Thompson - Michigan Ice Fest organizer.Some of Lake Superior's five National Parks are closed for the winter. But Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has become one of the most visited winter recreation areas in the Great Lakes. Headquartered in Munising, Michigan, Pictured Rocks is home to trails for snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling. The park also ranks as one of the nation's premier ice climbing venues. Coming up February 9, the 30th annual Michigan Ice Fest—the longest-running ice-climbing event in the country—kicks off in Munising. Bill Thompson, climber, co-owner of Down Wind Sports, and event organizer, has been there from the beginning. In this episode of th...2021-12-2735 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E3: David Huckfelt - Folk Musician & Lake Superior Podcast Theme Music ComposerWe spend much of our daily lives indoors, and for a professional musician yearning for inspiration, the chatter and distraction of life can dull the creative process. For mid-west based Folk Musician David Huckfelt, his Artist-In-Residence stay at Isle Royale National Park made a difference in his songwriting. He shares his experience with Walt Lindala and Frida Waara, underlining the power of landscape and the power of song to fuel energy back into art and message. David is also the Lake Superior Podcast’s theme music composer and artist.Sponsored by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fi...2021-12-1330 minLake Superior PodcastS2 E2: David Gerth - Chairman, Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation SocietyLighthouses have long been key to development and safety around the Great Lakes, guiding ships along nearly 11,000 miles of coastline. From the original 267 lighthouses constructed, more than 200 are still active. According to Lake Superior Magazine Circle Tour, 56 of those lighthouses are still operating on the Big Blue, each rich in history. Rock of Ages Lighthouse, located 22 miles from Minnesota and 4 miles out into western Lake Superior from Windigo Harbor at Isle Royale, ranks one of those legendary lights. Built in 1908—after two ships ran aground on the reef—it was one of Superior's most powerful. At 137 feet tall, the beam...2021-11-2930 min
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife1.21 - Discovering Sweetwater Lake, Colorado's 43rd State Park - Oct. 22, 2021In a first of its kind partnership in Colorado to create a state park on U.S. Forest Service land, it was recently announced that Sweetwater Lake will become Colorado's 43rd state park. Sweetwater Lake is located in Garfield County. It is a hidden gem, both as a destination and gateway to the Flat Tops Wilderness and has great potential for even more recreational opportunities in Northwest Colorado. CPW, The White River National Forest and Eagle Valley Land Trust will now come together to modernize facilities, and provide updated and sustainable recreational services through this partnership. Joining us for...2021-10-2213 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E13: Frida Waara & Walt Lindala, Hosts of the Lake Superior PodcastLake Superior is a magnet for some, and it's not just the rich iron ore that draws so many to the shores. As Podcast Hosts Walt Lindala and Frida Waara explain, "it's more complicated than that." Walt, a veteran Upper Peninsula broadcaster, grew up in Chassell, MI. This "Copper Country" boy's roots run deep in the mining and Finnish heritage of the Keweenaw. Frida grew up in downstate Michigan near a Finnish community in Wixom. The members always talked with reverence about Lake Superior and shared their dreams of returning. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, you...2021-09-2028 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E12: John Arnold - Historical Architect, Keweenaw National Historical ParkOur National Parks tell so many stories. Some of those stories are about wild places and the natural landscapes. Other parks reveal stories from the cultural landscape, the people and professions that built communities. John Arnold is the new Historical Architect at Keweenaw Historical Park, headquartered in Calumet, Michigan, the heart of Copper Country. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, John shares more about his job preserving the buildings and industrial sites that help us all have a better understanding of our mining heritage.This Podcast is brought to you by Cafe Imports, a Minneapolis-based...2021-09-0533 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E11: Nell Holden - Business Operations Director, Wilderness InquiryEverything gets better when you get outside. But how do you make that bridge to the woods and waters for kids in metro areas or folks with mobility challenges?Wilderness Inquiry has been on a mission since 1978 to do just that: make sure everyone, regardless of their abilities, has access to the outdoors. Whether those experiences are day hikes with elementary-aged children or month-long expeditions, it's Nell Holden's job to put fulfill that mission statement. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, she shares details about expedition planning, the history behind this non-profit's development, and the...2021-08-1625 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E10: David Guttenfelder - Photographing The Apostle IslandsIf you follow Artifact Uprising founder Katie Thurmes, you may know her quote, “We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” For anyone who has left home in search of a story, an experience, a memory, those words have resonance. David Guttenfelder is such a spirit. He is not only an award-winning National Geographic Photographer, but with an estimated 100 countries on his passport, he has also earned the title National Geographic “Explorer." In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast we learn more about this Iowa farm boy’s beginnings and how they have lead him...2021-08-0229 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E9: Drew Rush - Capturing Images on Isle Royale National Park (Part 2)When it comes to remote “camera traps” for capturing wildlife images, Drew Rush is world renowned. His patience and perseverance to find the perfect plant for his lens make him a true stand out in the field of nature photography. Earlier this season, we learned about this National Geographic award-winner’s travels to Isle Royale in the fall of 2020, to stage cameras through the winter. In May 2021 he returned to the park to retrieve those memory cards. In this episode, Drew shares what his images have to tell about the health of the wolves, moose, and other animals on Lake S...2021-07-2029 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E8: David Horne - Superintendent, Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreThe US is home to 423 National Park sites. 63 of those carry National Park in their name, like Yosemite, Yellowstone and Isle Royale. But that’s really just the start. In fact, there are 20 different types of National Park Properties, including Battlefields, Monuments and Memorials, even the White House is part of our National Park properties. We are lucky to have 5 National Park sites on Lake Superior and back in 1966, Pictured Rocks, which spans 42 miles of Lake Superior’s southern shore between Munising and Grand Marais in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, became our first National Lakeshore. The park...2021-07-0522 minUtah Lake: Facts, Fiction, FunEp. 56 - Water Safety at the LakeWe want you to stay safe out on Utah Lake. We want you to have fun too, but safety comes first. There are some tips and great resources to help you stay safe. Wear a life jacket, download the Windy Lookout app to be notified of wind event forecasts specifically for Utah Lake, get some education from State Parks or a similar organization, etc. There are some basic things that can improve your safety while out on the water.
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2021-06-2413 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E7: David Cooper - Apostle Island’s Archeologist and Cultural Resource SpecialistThe Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, headquartered in Bayfield, Wisconsin, ranks a paddler’s paradise. With 12 miles of mainland shoreline and a 21 Island archipelago, the park covers over 108 square miles of land and water rich with centuries-old natural and cultural resources. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast meet the man who has dedicated his career to collecting and researching this park’s multitude of artifacts from both land and water, Apostle Island’s Archeologist and Cultural Resource Specialist, David Cooper. 2021-06-2132 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E6: Phyllis Green - Former Superintendent of Isle Royale National ParkIsle Royale ranks the most remote National Park in the Midwest, accessible only by boat or seaplane. And if you think getting there is tricky, you should try WORKING there. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast we'll meet Phyllis Green, who served as Isle Royale's Superintendent for 18 years. With a total of 41 years in the field—both with the National Park and National Forest Services—she has collected a bounty of stories about her career. She is also continuing to share her expertise and experience as one of the newest board members of the National Parks of Lake Supe...2021-06-0725 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E5: Drew Rush - Capturing Images on Isle Royale National Park (Part 1)You know the lure, when just a single image stops you, draws you in, makes you want to learn more. Drew Rush is that photographer; passionate about the power of his pictures. In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast you will meet this National Geographic Photographer and learn more about his work at Isle Royale National Park and his remarkable skill for staging cameras to capture never-before-seen images. 2021-05-2433 min
Lake Superior PodcastS1 E4: Maddy Marquardt - Kayaking Lake SuperiorSuperior is a paddler’s paradise with 3 National Parks known world-wide for hundreds of miles of pristine shoreline, sea caves and camping. Madeline Marquardt has not only paddled many of those miles, but she’s photographed and written about her travels too. Maddy is the real deal always following her passion for wild places. Listen as she shares some of her kayaking adventures and get a preview of her new book, “Hidden Gems of the Northern Great Lakes” on this episode of Lake Superior Podcast. 2021-05-1229 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E3: Wyndeth Davis - Superintendent of Keweenaw National Historical ParkCopper is a key element in Lake Superior’s fascinating history. In fact, for 7,000 years people have been mining it in the "Copper Country" of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Telling that story is the mission of Keweenaw National Historical Park, headed up by Wyndeth Davis. Her park encompasses 22 sites in 4 counties--ranging from deep underground in Quincy Mine to the high bluff overlooking Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains. She shares how her life path brought her to the U.P., and the challenges of operating and documenting an historical park that brought the country from lanterns to lightbulbs. 2021-04-2520 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E2: Anna Deschampe - Chief of Interpretation at Grand Portage National MonumentMeet Anna Deschampe, Chief of Interpretation at Grand Portage National Monument, at the tip of the arrowhead in northern Minnesota. With degrees in both Sociology and Anthropology, Anna’s education has well prepared her for her job, but she also shares her backstory as a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa growing up on the reservation. Grand Portage National Monument is one of the country’s few national parks located entirely on native land and a place where America’s fur trade story lives on. 2021-04-2323 minLake Superior PodcastS1 E1: Isle Royale National Park feat. Denice SwankeWhile Gates of the Arctic in Alaska ranks the country’s least visited national park, Isle Royale in Lake Superior ranks 3rd with just over 16,000 visitors per year. It’s a tough place to get to, accessed only by boat or sea plane, but when you do arrive, there’s a whole new wild world to explore. Denice Swanke came from Denali in Alaska to become Superintendent at Isle Royale, and she shares how her time in Alaska prepared her for this remote archipelago in Superior. Hosted by Walt Lindala and Frida Waara 2021-04-1930 minWandering WaysWandering Ways #0020 - Ukulele, Cougar, & Our Top 3 ParksThis week the lads finish up their top 5 favorite parks with their top 3. They go into great detail about each of their top 3 with great hike, view, and features for recommendations. The conversation wanders into a bunny death, Angels Landing, a crazy cougar story, and Mark brings his Ukulele on and plays a song.
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Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us at wanderingwayspodcast@gmail.com or quartzlakeproduction@gmail...2020-12-301h 02Utah Lake: Facts, Fiction, FunEp. 37 – Top 10 Things to Do when Utah Lake is FrozenIf you think lakes are only for summertime, you are missing out! Utah Lake is a winter wonderland, and we’ve got the ideas to prove it. Listen in for our top 10 wintertime activities at Utah Lake, as well as some ice safety tips from Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation. Ice skating, broom hockey, photography, ice fishing and more; Utah Lake is close to home, beautiful and has lots to offer during wintertime. Listen in for some tips from our staff on how to find the famous “ice stacks” along the shoreline.
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