• Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001)
    Apr 15 2024

    A story about the time-honored camp day-trip of bushwhacking into Mystery Lake. Story by Jack Davidson and John Ranson.
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    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

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    8 mins
  • Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters
    Mar 15 2024

    Jim ponders how his tripping philosophy has changed since the 1960s and describes his visit with Dorothy Molter, the last permanent, non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters.
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    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

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    38 mins
  • Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt)
    Feb 15 2024

    Ned Brandt recalls how the war canoe could be a heavy, cumbersome, water-logged vessel on the trail—but also how its size allowed for moving very fast across the water when absolutely necessary.
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    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

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    5 mins
  • Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens)
    Jan 15 2024

    Charlie draws upon his experience raising four boys, camp counseling, and leading 100+ camping trips.

    See also:

    • 5 Things Every Prepared Parent Needs to Know About Summer Camp by Alex Kvanli
    • 9 Parenting Tactics We Use At Camp to Help Raise Successful Kids by Deb Erdmann
    • 9 Newbie BWCAW Camping Questions Answered—Simply and Honestly by John Burgman


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    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

    Can't get enough?

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    34 mins
  • Tom McKenna on Appreciating Leadership at Camp, Working Up to “Great Big Trips,” & Discovering Serendipitous Camp Connections Later in Life
    Dec 15 2023

    Camp alumnus Tom McKenna recalls the camp programming of the 1960s, the memorable Greencastle and Monmouth cohorts of campers, and one of the most legendary “Voyageur Firsts.”

    See also:

    • 1960s: Changing with the Changing Times by John Burgman

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    "Text us feedback."

    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

    Can't get enough?

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    39 mins
  • Trip Story: Digging Deep (ft. Dale Reckman)
    Nov 15 2023

    Dale Reckman reflects on a trip from the mid-1970s during which the solution to a particular dilemma resided in an unlikely place—on the muddy shoreline.
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    "Text us feedback."

    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

    Can't get enough?

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    6 mins
  • Ned Brandt on Camp in the Late 1980s, His Unique Connection, & Lessons Learned
    Oct 19 2023

    Ned recounts his fond memories of Coach, a certain infamous trunk, Charlie Erdmann, and growing up at summer camp.

    See also:

    • 1980s: New Names, Same Voyageur Spirit by John Burgman
    • The Trail of Life Documentary by John Behnke
    • 1980s photo gallery

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    "Text us feedback."

    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

    Can't get enough?

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    26 mins
  • 2023 Summer Recap
    Sep 15 2023

    Alex and John discuss some of the highlights from the recently concluded camp season, including pre-camp preparations, in-camp activities, and trail adventures. (Plus, Alex shares details and dates about the upcoming 2024 summer camp season!)

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    "Text us feedback."

    Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

    Can't get enough?

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    1 hr and 9 mins