by Joe Friedrichs | May 24, 2026 | The Podcast
Above the Boundary Waters – New Book From Gunflint Trail Resident In this two-part episode, we hear of a helicopter rescue from May 2026 when two paddlers capsized in the BWCA near Ely. The podcast duo break down the situation, including the public’s...
by Joe Friedrichs | May 13, 2026 | The Podcast
Untimely Death Marks Another BWCA Fishing Opener It snowed across most of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness during the 2026 Fishing Opener. Indeed, Saturday, May 9 was marked by cold, snow and lingering ice across most of the eastern side of the wilderness....
by Joe Friedrichs | May 10, 2026 | The Podcast
Coffee and BWCA Paddling Stories From the Gunflint Trail Bob Carlson is a co-owner of Loons Nest Coffee on the Gunflint Trail. He’s also a lifelong paddler in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Bob went on his first BWCA when he was 3-years-old. These...
by Joe Friedrichs | Apr 23, 2026 | The Podcast
Splake and the Trout Hatchery Tour Near Lanesboro Many of the brook trout and splake that end up in lakes in and around the Boundary Waters come from fish hatcheries in southeastern Minnesota. Joe from the P&P Podcast recently toured the Peterson State Fish...
by Joe Friedrichs | Apr 10, 2026 | The Podcast
Forest Service to Utah Update & Talking BWCA and Books with Duluth Writer The federal government announced last week it is moving the headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City. As part of the move, the Forest Service says it...
by Joe Friedrichs | Apr 1, 2026 | The Podcast
Bring on April in the Boundary Waters 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....
