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Paddle and Portage Podcast

Paddle and Portage Podcast
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Boundary Waters
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Quetico Provincial Park
Canoeing
Lake Superior
Forest Service
Fishing
Minnesota
Hudson Bay
Outdoor Recreation
Superior National Forest
Gunflint Trail
Paddling
Ice Fishing
Friends Of the Boundary Waters
Winter Camping Symposium
Winter Camping
Granite River
Cache Bay

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.

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Latest Episodes

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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Isabelle Nelson
Paddler and Lake Superior guide with experience on the Apostle Islands.
Episode: Pack & Paddle Trip to Isle Royale
Kate Wright
Paddler associated with Bending Branches who joined the Isle Royale trip.
Bending Branches
Episode: Pack & Paddle Trip to Isle Royale
Matt Nelson
Narrator of the family story, evacuee and return participant
Nelson family, Quetico evacuees
Episode: The Return of the Canoes: A Family's Quetico Evacuation Story
Lilybeth Nelson
Family member who traveled to Paddle and Quetico
Nelson family
Episode: The Return of the Canoes: A Family's Quetico Evacuation Story
Laura Nelson
Mother of Lilybeth, part of the family,
Nelson family
Episode: The Return of the Canoes: A Family's Quetico Evacuation Story
Bear Paulson
Owner/representative of Northstar Canoes
Northstar Canoes
Episode: The Return of the Canoes: A Family's Quetico Evacuation Story
Bridget Douglas
Canoe guide with 10 years of wilderness guiding experience, previously with Women's Wilderness Discovery
Women-owned, women-guided outfitter
Episode: Women in Paddling with Erin Walker: Canoe Guide Bridget Douglas
Kaylan Dix
Nurse practitioner
Cook County, Minnesota
Episode: Women in Paddling with Erin Walker: Talking with BWCA Paddler Kaylan Dix
Mona Gauthier
Group paddling leader who organized a nine-woman trip into the burn area
Episode: Traveling Burn Routes in the Boundary Waters

Hosts

Joe Fredericks
Host of Paddle and Portage Podcast
Jason
Host of Paddle and Portage Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Forever changed

    PFD?

    Genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leif D'Wulfsloane
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too many adds

    Corny background music distracts from the speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Finster1010
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great hosts/Story telling

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RyJ77
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyed

    I’ve enjoyed Paddle & Portage podcast. The explore the topic fairly deep. Listen closely and you just might learn something 🛶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hueyav8r
    United States3 years ago
  • Just Dandy

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    millerjose13
    United States3 years ago

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Positive feedback on community focus and local business integration.
Some episodes criticized for music/sound balance and pacing.
Listeners praise in-depth storytelling and practical field detail.
Guests and hosts are consistently described as knowledgeable and authentic.

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Pack & Paddle Trip to Isle Royale
Q: Tell us how that went in terms of your schedule, itinerary and your initial plan.
The group had prepared several route options, but gale-force winds made the planned exposed paddling route impractical. They adjusted by hiking and paddling inland, regularly discussing what everyone felt comfortable doing.
Pack & Paddle Trip to Isle Royale
Q: As you were getting ready to go out there, did you know about this guy that was missing?
Isabelle learned about the missing hiker from her father shortly before leaving. At the island, float-plane staff and posted notices explained the search, and helicopters and search crews were active nearby.
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One
Q: What is the current state of mining policy affecting the Boundary Waters region?
The hosts describe a shifting landscape with federal actions and state-level decisions, including a governor's order and congressional moves that have paused or altered mining plans; the discussion emphasizes ongoing, unresolved questions about feasibility, environmental safeguards, and local impact.
The Reopening of the Boundary Waters
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you were contacted by a Forest Ranger and how your gear was recovered?
Bailey Shin explains that a ranger named Carl reached out after seeing her on the Paddle and Portage Podcast, coordinating a plan to meet at the Ranger Station and recover their bags, with rangers explaining how they inventory campsites and salvage gear, which brought a surprising sense of relief and practical help after the evacuation.
The Ties of a Hybrid Fish to the BWCA
Q: What's a little bit about you?
Ryan describes his background growing up in central Wisconsin, education in fisheries, and how he ended up at the Peterson Fish Hatchery, highlighting a passion for fieldwork and the sedentary thrill of working with fish daily.

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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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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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