Paddle and Portage Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes
  • The Labor of Trail in the Boundary Waters
    Jun 11, 2025 – 30:23
  • Boundary Waters Conversation with The Barefoot Paddler
    Jun 1, 2025 – 43:54
  • The Triumphant Wisdom of Old Man Ed in the Boundary Waters
    May 23, 2025 – 27:48
  • Rick Slatten Talks History of Search and Rescue In and Around BWCA
    May 15, 2025 – 01:13:51
  • The Status of the Forest Service as BWCA Paddling Season Begins
    May 9, 2025 – 26:34
  • Hudson Bay Girls - The Beginning
    May 6, 2025 – 42:11
  • Let the Big Ones Go: A Science Update
    May 1, 2025 – 31:35
  • Hungry Hunter: A Fishmonger's Tale
    Apr 22, 2025 – 28:38
  • Talking Paddling and News with Pete and Dave from Friends of the Boundary Waters
    Apr 15, 2025 – 40:38
  • Spring Whitewater on the Wolf River: The Jordan Taylor Story
    Apr 9, 2025 – 41:41
  • Logging Order with BWCA on the Map and Impact of Tariffs on Paddle Sports Industry
    Apr 8, 2025 – 16:37
  • Winter Trip to Cache Bay - RABC Permits in Action
    Apr 1, 2025 – 45:48
  • Maddy Frawley Talks Gunflint Trail Life and Next Chapter
    Mar 21, 2025 – 48:00
  • The Wilderness is the Work to Share
    Mar 16, 2025 – 01:00:43
  • Canoecopia 2025: Canada-U.S. Unity and Cliff Jacobson's Last Picture Show
    Mar 10, 2025 – 34:41
  • Minnesota Paddler Ventures West and Then Comes Back Home
    Mar 1, 2025 – 34:43
  • Gunflint Ranger Station Staffing and Ely Rally News Update
    Feb 20, 2025 – 27:15
  • The Mystery of Ella Hall: A Boundary Waters Story
    Feb 16, 2025 – 24:20
  • Ice Thickness Update From the Boundary Waters
    Feb 13, 2025 – 18:35
  • BWCA Wild and Scottie Baldwin on Why the Boundary Waters Matters
    Feb 6, 2025 – 39:52
  • Forest Service Cancels Public Meetings As Unique Challenges From Nation's Capital Continue
    Feb 4, 2025 – 34:53
  • Erin Walker Talks Survivor, Winter Camping, and Lost Lakes YouTube Channel
    Jan 30, 2025 – 42:52
  • Talking Paddling and Canoecopia with Darren Bush
    Jan 19, 2025 – 59:16
  • BWCA Wilderness Permits: Opening Day Analysis
    Jan 12, 2025 – 30:35
  • Renaming BWCA Lake to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter
    Jan 6, 2025 – 26:38
  • Amy and Dave Freeman on Their North American Odyssey
    Jan 3, 2025 – 31:12
  • Read the Book: A Boundary Waters Trout Opener Discussion with DNR's Hudson Ledeen
    Dec 28, 2024 – 24:37
  • EXPLORE Act Implications for the Boundary Waters: Conversation with Bryan Hansel
    Dec 28, 2024 – 31:32
  • The Epic Saga of Frank Kugler on Pine Lake
    Dec 17, 2024 – 28:28
  • News Short Track: Ice Skateboard and RABC Update Revisited
    Dec 11, 2024 – 17:40
  • Boundary Waters Winter Travel: No Ice is Safe Ice
    Dec 8, 2024 – 30:12
  • Motor Use to Study Fish in the BWCA Wilderness
    Nov 23, 2024 – 35:03
  • Short Track News Update: RABC Permits
    Nov 20, 2024 – 19:03
  • Updates From The Road: Bending Branches Tour, Book Event in Duluth, Emily Ford Time
    Nov 18, 2024 – 38:48
  • Winter Camping Truths Amid Celebration
    Nov 5, 2024 – 31:30
  • Forest Service Budget Woes and What It Means For the Boundary Waters
    Oct 31, 2024 – 23:15
  • Updates From The Road: Winter Camping Festival and Amy & Dave Freeman Book Event
    Oct 27, 2024 – 18:40
  • Episode 16: The Barrens of Nunavut
    Oct 17, 2024 – 27:43
  • Episode 15: Traveling Sober in the BWCA Wilderness
    Oct 9, 2024 – 36:53
  • Episode 14: Celebration of Life for a Vietnam Veteran in the Boundary Waters
    Sep 22, 2024 – 33:33
  • Episode 13: Rescue on the Granite River
    Sep 8, 2024 – 29:10
  • A Letter From Cache Bay: Featured Short Track
    Aug 29, 2024 – 08:04
  • Episode 12: The Dan Cooke Tribute Paddle and Stories About a Legend
    Aug 23, 2024 – 41:13
  • Episode 11: The Ely Challenge
    Aug 8, 2024 – 29:04
  • Episode 10: The Sounds Of Mallard Island
    Jul 24, 2024 – 33:21
  • Episode Nine: Summer Storms Bring BWCA Community Together
    Jul 9, 2024 – 28:39
  • Episode Eight: Experienced Introduction To The Boundary Waters
    Jun 24, 2024 – 30:49
  • Episode Seven - Sex In The Boundary Waters
    Jun 7, 2024 – 40:55
  • Episode Six Northern Lights On The Fishing Opener
    May 24, 2024 – 36:00
  • Episode Five - Author Tony Jones And The Path To Wild Places
    May 9, 2024 – 48:05
Recent Reviews
  • Leif D'Wulfsloane
    Forever changed
    PFD? Genius.
  • RyJ77
    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.
  • Hueyav8r
    Enjoyed
    I’ve enjoyed Paddle & Portage podcast. The explore the topic fairly deep. Listen closely and you just might learn something 🛶
  • millerjose13
    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!
  • Yarrow Hurshfield
    Disappointing first episode.
    Not a very informative first episode. Too much badgering. The hosts sounded full of themselves. Story telling really lacked engagement. I have no desire to return to listen to another episode. Truly shame the podcast could be much better.
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