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Paddle and Portage Podcast

Paddle and Portage Podcast
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Canoeing
Quetico Provincial Park
Outdoor Recreation
Cache Bay
Granite River
Adventure
Flooding
Janice Matichuk
Nature Connection
Extreme Weather
Storytelling
Boundary Waters
Northern Lights
Sexuality
Community Support
Ernest Oberholtzer
Dan Cooke
Save the Boundary Waters

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

April. The month that's been known to send fear up the spine of the Paddle & Portage Podcast team.

Recent revelations about what April can offer for BWCA and Quetico adventures has the podcast duo rejuvenated this year. A surge of outdoor activity i... more

Kevin Kinney, owner of Empire Wool and Canvas Company, celebrates the natural world. He does so without apologies. A direct, straightforward creator, Kevin is a generous creator of fabric, though he doesn't need your approval to know his work is bein... more

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Minnesota author and frequent Paddle & Portage contributor Ryan Rodgers has a new book about paddling canoes. “Where the Green Light Shines” will be available in summer 2026.

The book takes readers from Minnesota’s Boundary Waters into the Canadian ... more

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Mona Gauthier led her first trip to the BWCA in August 1983. At that time, she was a recent college graduate with limited resources and made do with gear and equipment that was available. Inspired by the peace, beauty, adventure and challenge of the ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Kinney
Owner of Empire Wool and Canvas Works; designer and fabric innovator
Empire Wool and Canvas Works
Episode: Kevin Kinney: Behind the Wool and Canvas
Ryan Rodgers
Minnesota author, writer
Episode: Ryan Rodgers - Where the Green Light Shines
Kelly Bates
Tim Bates' son; shares accounts of his father and a SAG trip
Family
Episode: Tim Bates: An Unsung Hero of the Boundary Waters
Zach Fritz
Longtime Arctic paddler; connected with Solitude of Four to aid their expedition
Independent paddler
Episode: Paddling North: How Stories Inspire Adventure
Aaron Kania
Democratic candidate for Minnesota 3A, former Ely District Ranger, long-time Forest Service employee
Democratic Party / Minnesota politics
Episode: BWCA News Track: Politics and Mining in an Election Year
Tom Hall
Forest Supervisor, Superior National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Episode: BWCA News Track: Politics and Mining in an Election Year
Sarah Kremer
Minnesota music teacher and composer of A Paddler's Symphony
Minnesota music teacher / Composer
Episode: The Paddler's Symphony: A Minnesota Music Teacher's Opus
Jonathan Kelly
Founder/host of Lost Lakes YouTube channel, adventure and outdoorsman
Lost Lakes
Episode: The Lost Lakes Deep Dive with Jon and Erin
Ginny Nelson
Co-owner and general manager of Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters
Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters
Episode: Go Live Day for BWCA Permits - Ginny Nelson from Spirit of the Wilderness in Ely

Host

Joe Fredericks
Co-host of Paddle and Portage Podcast (often appearing as host/lead co-host).

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Forever changed

    PFD?

    Genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leif D'Wulfsloane
    United States10 months ago
  • Too many adds

    Corny background music distracts from the speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Finster1010
    Canadaa year 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

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BWCA News Track: Politics and Mining in an Election Year
Q: What is Aaron Kania's stance on Twin Metals and copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters?
He emphasizes a policy-driven approach, avoiding a binary yes/no stance, and stresses the importance of listening to all stakeholders, evaluating proposals on their merits, and protecting the ecosystem through thoughtful policy changes.
Ryan Rodgers - Where the Green Light Shines
Q: What makes the far north trips different or more challenging than other paddling journeys?
Rodgers notes the combination of ice, isolation, and extreme weather, plus the lack of early information or guidebooks, which made these journeys both dangerous and historically significant.
Ryan Rodgers - Where the Green Light Shines
Q: Where did the idea for focusing on Bob O'Hara's travels come from, and how did you begin gathering material?
Rodgers describes discovering O'Hara's decades of journals and the emails that led to a long process of interviewing people who knew him, along with writing articles and eventually partnering those sources into a full-length biography.
The Lost Lakes Deep Dive with Jon and Erin
Q: How did you decide to start a YouTube channel and eventually go full-time?
Jonathan explains that he began in 2017, loved the content, upgraded his kit, and gradually built enough freedom and savings to transition when the opportunity arose, largely due to steady content output and a supportive partner.
Ely Ranger Retires, Lake Trout News, and RABC Update: News Update
Q: What led to your decision to retire?
Aaron Kania explains that his retirement was planned as he was eligible after turning 50 and felt it was the right time after his children were out of the house.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paddle and Portage Podcast

What is Paddle and Portage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on canoe country culture, wilderness stewardship, and outdoor adventure, with a strong emphasis on the Boundary Waters area and related paddling destinations. Episodes frequently feature outfitting perspectives, permit processes, forest ecology, wildlife and wolf behavior, search and rescue, and practical storytelling from trips, safety, and cooking in the wild. A standout element is the mix of outfitter voices, researchers, local conservationists, and seasoned paddlers, offering both practical guidance for trip planning and deeper context on wilderness policy and conservation. The format tends to blend hands-on paddling insights with broader environmental and community themes, making it especially helpful for listeners wh... more

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2. Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast
3. Big Red Canoe - Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast
4. Outside Podcast
5. The Dirtbag Diaries

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1. Kevin Kinney
2. Ryan Rodgers
3. Kelly Bates
4. Zach Fritz
5. Aaron Kania
6. Tom Hall
7. Sarah Kremer
8. Jonathan Kelly

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