Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (18)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast from the Superior National Forest in Northeastern Minnesota, Forest North is created by the Ely Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the USDA Forest  Service- Superior National Forest. Find out more about the Superior National Forest at FS.USDA.GOV/superior

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Recent Episodes

Dreaming of Paddling in January: Boundary Waters 2026 Permit "Go Live Day"

Jan 13, 2026 35m

It’s January, and winter in the Northwoods, but if you’re dreaming about paddling, its time to get excited because Boundary Waters permits go live at the end of the month! Cathy and Mason from the…

Restoring the Boundary Waters: Conservation Corps & Superior National Forest Partnership

Sep 23, 2025 1h 8m

In the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, every portage and campsite tells a story — of paddlers, of time, and of the people who care for this place. In this episode, we hear from Brian Miller…

Collaborations for Healthy Forests: Dovetail Partners and The Nature Conservancy

Aug 26, 2025 55m

Forests thrive when people work together. In this episode, we talk with Kes Ebbs of The Nature Conservancy and Teresa Floberg of Dovetail Partners about partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to…

Wilderness Inquiry: Breaking Barriers, Building Connections

Jul 29, 2025 45m

On this episode of the Forest North Podcast, we hear from Willy Tully, External Relations Director of Wilderness Inquiry, about breaking down barriers to the outdoors. We explore how their programs…

Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps

Jun 24, 2025 31m

Charley Langowski is the Executive Director of Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic structures and landscapes while developing…

Jenkins Creek Fire and the National Incident Management Organization

Jun 11, 2025 58m

On this episode, Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania returns, along with Nickie Johnny, and Brian Leitinger who are both part of the Forest Service’s National Incident Management Organization, or…

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

May 26, 2025 1h

Bonnie Schudy is Campus Director at the Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center on the Gunflint Trail, a place rich with both cultural heritage and natural wonder. Bonnie has spent more than thirty…

Friends of the Superior National Forest

Apr 22, 2025 26m

On this episode, Jo Swanson returns. Jo was part of our fourth episode, talking about her role as Executive Director of Northwoods volunteer connection, a forest stewardship organization that…

Silviculture on the Superior

Mar 26, 2025 1h 4m

Carl Layman, is a Silviclturist on the Laurentian Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. We talk about the challenges and rewards of managing a forest, and how silviculture helps shape the…

Tracking the Canada Lynx

Jan 28, 2025 57m

Dan Ryan is a Wildlife Biologist on the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest, and Taylor Brannock is a Biological Science Technician on the Kawishiwi District. They join this episode…

Ojibwemowin Place Names

Dec 10, 2024 1h 22m

Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joins this episode, along with Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson who returns to Forest…

Forest Service Law Enforcement

Nov 26, 2024 1h

Teddy Mullins is a 24 year veteran Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer. He currently serves as Patrol Captain on the Chippewa and Superior National Forests in Minnesota.Show Notes:National Forest…

Ruffed Grouse Society

Nov 12, 2024 48m

Jeremy Collard and Stefan Nelson from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society talk about the society's mission to promote forest stewardship and improve habitat for these popular…

Changing Climate on the Autumn Forest

Oct 22, 2024 34m

Steve Robertsen drops by to talk about the slow transition to Autumn in the Northwoods, and what a changing climate can mean for the flora and fauna on the Superior National…

Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails

Oct 08, 2024 46m

Nancy Schultz, George Lokken and Jeremy Pischke, with Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails, drop in to talk about the history and evolution of the oldest ski trail system on the Superior…

The Dirt on Soil Science

Sep 24, 2024 56m

US Forest Service Soil Scientists Randy Kolka, Jeff Kroll and Dave Morley stop by to talk about their research into how increasing wildfires, and their severity, effect critical peatland ecosystems…

Fall is Afoot on the Forest

Sep 10, 2024 40m

Steve Robertsen, Interpretation and Education Specialist, returns to Forest North talk about the transition to Autumn on the Superior National Forest: birds going south, squirrels going nuts and just…

The Student Conservation Association partnership with the Superior National Forest

Aug 27, 2024 39m

On this episode, we’re discussing the Student Conservation Association, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Today we talk about the SCA…

MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation and the American Goshawk

Jul 23, 2024 1h 9m

Jon Benson, Assistant Recreation Program Manager for the Superior National Forest talks about the MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation partnership, along with Fatihah Muhammad and May Crews, two recent…

Dream Job: Wilderness Monitoring on the BWCAW

Jul 09, 2024 1h 31m

Dan Disch returns, along with Tom Roach to talk about the Superior National Forest Wilderness Monitoring Program, and what the data tells us about the modern experience in the Boundary Waters Canoe…

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