
This podcast is produced by people who live near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park. It is the source for storytelling, news, and information about the canoe-country wilderness and other paddling destinations across North America.
All music on this podcast, unless credited otherwise, comes from Ian Tamblyn and the Blue Dot Sessions.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||

Brule Lake is the largest non-motorized lake located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
In this haunting episode, Joe from the Paddle & Portage Podcast shares the story of losing his glasses while fishing Brule Lake in late O... more
A group of women paddlers ventured to Isle Royale on Lake Superior this fall for a multi-day packrafting and backpacking trip. The group brought Alpacka packrafts, mixing backpacking with paddling on inland lakes and Lake Superior.
Kate Wright and I... more
During the peak of the 2026 wildfires in the BWCA and Quetico this summer, the Paddle & Portage team shared the story of the Nelson family.
The Nelson family have been paddling in Quetico for decades. Three generations of canoe-campers have now ente... more
It's one to remember. The 2026 quota season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness wrapped up Sept. 30. The quota season runs May 1 to the end of September annually in the nation's most visited wilderness.
Wildfires stand out as the most signi... more
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I wondered where you disappeared to when the new WTIP podcasts came out. Glad to have found the dynamic duo and their informative/entertaining content. Look forward to more.
I’ve enjoyed Paddle & Portage podcast. The explore the topic fairly deep. Listen closely and you just might learn something 🛶
This podcast is a continuation of WTIP Boundary Waters Podcast. The first episodes so far are great. Keep up the great work you guys do!
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This show centers on Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico storytelling, news, and practical paddling insights. Episodes blend field exploration, history, and community voices—from rescue operations and evacuation logistics to outfitter perspectives, conservation, and park stewardship. The tone is practical and narrative, often featuring local businesses, guides, researchers, and longtime residents. A notable strength is its tireless focus on place-based storytelling, with frequent on-location reports, policy discussions affecting access, and a strong emphasis on safety, resilience, and preserving wilderness heritage.
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Paddle and Portage Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Paddle and Portage Podcast include:
1. Isabelle Nelson
2. Kate Wright
3. Matt Nelson
4. Lilybeth Nelson
5. Laura Nelson
6. Bear Paulson
7. Bridget Douglas
8. Kaylan Dix
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