Erin Walker is a frequent contributor to Paddle and Portage media. She also appears regularly on The Lost Lakes YouTube channel. In this interview, Erin talks with Jon, the founder of Lost Lakes, about how the channel came to be, what trips are on the books for 2026, and what industry trends mean for the channel.

It’s worth noting that Erin and Jon are married and share some of their adventures on YouTube. Take a look behind the scenes of the Lost Lakes in this P&P exclusive.

This episode is support by Loons Nest Coffee on the Gunflint Trail.