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Points North

Points North

Written by: Interlochen Public Radio
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Points North is an award-winning podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Through narrative, sound-rich journalism that is deeply rooted in a sense of place, each episode entertains, informs, and surprises listeners everywhere.

Interlochen Public Radio
Nature & Ecology Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • When Bigfoot Finds You
    May 26 2026

    When eight Bigfoot sightings were reported in just five days, northeast Ohio had the country’s attention. What was it like for these small rural communities to be at the center of the Bigfoot universe? And did it change what the people there believed?

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    19 mins
  • The Pigeons’ Last Passage
    May 12 2026

    Passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America. But in 1914, they went extinct. Most of their last nesting grounds hugged the Great Lakes. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species?

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    27 mins
  • Learning to Speak Owl
    Apr 28 2026

    Owls are elusive birds of the night – part of this mysterious world we rarely encounter. Researchers are learning just how complex an owl’s communication is. We go into the woods to try to experience these birds for ourselves.

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    21 mins
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