A story of family unity and lots of water--In Episode 112 of the WTIP Boundary Waters Podcast, wilderness traveler Peter Halverson shares the tale of his family's June 2024 Boundary Waters trip to Lac la Croix, which coincided with an unusually strong storm that dropped three to eight inches of rain over NE Minnesota. On June 18th, the storm washed…

Kristen Gauvin, President of Boxes to Boots talks about this years “Operations Cares 2024 - Giving Thanks to Our Troops”. As in past years our objective is to deliver, in November, “Care Packages” to military personnel serving overseas. This year our goal is to delivers over 1200 “Care Packages” to military personnel overseas. Please join us on Nov…

In the October 2024 edition of "Keep it Wild," Fire Staff Officer Nick Petrack reports on the prevailing, dry conditions in the BWCAW and shares insights about human-caused wildfires in the Superior National Forest, which account for about half of wild fire incidents in the Forest each year.Photo courtesy of Dewey Pihlman, 2019…

Kathy Martin of Brown's Harvest Farm updates us on the fall festival! Open Saturdays & Sundays from September through November. 10 AM - 5 PM. Along with the The Great Halloween Drive-Thru. Flashlight Maze Nights along with Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas. For more information and tickets visit brownsharvest.com…

Republican State Senator Tony Hwang of Fairfield talks about reckless driving and ways to address it in the 2024 legislative session.

With October now proclaimed Disability Awareness Month in Connecticut, David Doukas with the State Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Coordinator Jonathan Richmond talk about efforts in Connecticut to ensure greater access to services and employment for individuals with disabilities.…

The 2024 Plainville Pumpkin Festival returns, Saturday Oct 19th 2024. The Annual Plainville PumpkinFest is a downtown outdoor festival featuring live music, a kid's costume parade, kid's games, bounce houses, a large variety of food trucks, spooky haunted house and over 50 local vendors, downtown restaurants & businesses. It wouldn't be a PumpkinFe…

Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Management Tuvana Rua discusses the Colors of CT Festival and how the festival is working to connect members of underserved communities and diverse entrepreneurs.

Sam Nichols works in the Alaskan wilderness on an expedition ship in the summer. This year on a break from work, he took a memorable canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, along with his friend Jimmy. They explored the Border Route Trail and got to know Rose Lake, up close and personal.Plus, a fresh segment of "Keep It Wild," with a summer bear report.…

Stephanie Abrams, President & CEO New England Air Museum. Discuss expansion, new exhibits and upcoming events.

United Way President and CEO Lisa Tepper Bates We are in the middle of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – an important time to reach out to community with critical information and resources. In fact, we are excited to announce our expansion of 988 chat and text services in Connecticut, an additional way to support our residents, especially our yo…

Quinnipiac University Social Work Professor Emily McCave runs down statistics and ways you can help loved ones as we mark National Suicide Prevention Month (September) 2024.Di Audacy

Connecticut Farm Bureau Association President Paul Larson goes through challenges related to recent flooding in Western Connecticut that caused some disruptions for farmers.Di Audacy

President of the Norwalk Oyster Festival, Mike Reilly. The last great event of the summer is taking place at Norwalk’s Veteran’s Park on September 6, 7, and 8 with tickets on sale at seaport.org and at the gate. This festival is the Seaport Association’s largest fundraiser that helps with its mission of education, preservation, and restoration of t…

Episode 110 of the WTIP Boundary Waters podcast was recorded on a windy day at Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake at the edge of the BWCAW. In his first season as a canoe guide for Menogyn, Dante Gilbert shares the story of paddling the old Fur Trade route from Crane Lake to Grand Portage with a group of five campers and their guide. Dante also exp…

Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias focuses on cell phones in schools in this "back to school 2024-2025" conversation.Di Audacy

Glastonbury-based Hopewell Health Solutions founder Dr. Kristine Schlichting and IOP Director Bart Wichowski run through numerous wellness tips to consider for families preparing for the 2024-2025 school year.Di Audacy

Liz Davis - Executive Director - Wallingford Center Inc. talks about the End of Summer Downtown Wallingford Block Party! Bring a picnic, grab takeout, or dine-in at your favorite local spot. See you on North Main Street for an unforgettable evening. The event is Thursday Aug 22nd 2024 from 5:30-9Di Audacy

In the August segment we converse with Wilderness Operations Supervisor Chris Maher about some common, human-caused impacts to wilderness character in the BWCAW including: burning trash and the improper handling of garbage, building "furniture" on campsites, pounding nails in trees, and pruning or peeling tree bark and live branches. Chris also cov…

President of the Brian Daigle Foundation, Ann Daigle, encourages support for families and friends of loved ones who have died by suicide.Di Audacy

John Lyman of Lyman Orchards gives an update on the growing season and upcoming events.Di Audacy

Daniel Miramant, President, The Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. Fair season is in full swing and there is lots to look forward to. So get your season pass at CTAgFairs.orgDi Audacy

Episode 109 is about life-long connections to the wilderness and what happens when life circumstances and health conditions change the way families are able to experience the Boundary Waters. Featuring a daughter-father interview by Lindsey Gau following her dad's recent dementia diagnosis and follow up discussion about dads, dementia and day trips…

Becky Bernardo of Everybunny Counts in Ellington goes over Connecticut's problems involving an abundance of pet bunnies.Di Audacy

Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development for White Memorial Conservation Center gives an update on the 43rd Annual Family Nature Day September 28th, 2024 along with the 42nd Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale. Boy its a good one!Di Audacy

Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal denounces political violence in the wake of the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.Di Audacy

Mathew Bradley of Ct Food Truck Festivals gives an update on this years Pickle Festival at the Berlin Fairgrounds.Di Audacy

UConn Health welcomes Dr. Andrew Agwunobi back for his second presidency. He discusses his vision for the future of health at UConn Health and his reason for returning in this conversation.Di Audacy

John Lyman, one of the managers at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, gives an update on how the state's crop growing season is going so far in 2024.Di Audacy

Rachel Lenda, Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism talks about some of the great activities to do in CT this Summer Season.Di Audacy

"Choose your adventure," those are the words of William Choi, who spoke with the Boundary Waters Podcast about a family canoe trip in the BWCAW with three kids, two aluminum canoes, and exploring a new route.We also check in with Steve Piragis, of Piragis Outfitters in Ely, Minn, following a June 18th storm that dumped 4.5" of rain (or more), acros…

We Continue to highlight great things in Old Lyme with The Florence Griswold Museum and outdoor activates for the whole family.Di Audacy

Better Business Bureau of Connecticut Spokesperson Kristen Johnson goes into detail concerning the latest information on phishing scams.Di Audacy

Fathers Day weekends has lots of thing to do from Ice Cream to Car Shows. Get out and explore the state with your father or father figure and spend some quality time together at one of many events.Di Audacy

Mathew Bradley of CT Food Truck Festivals and Made in CT Expo talks about the start of the Food Tuck Festival Season.Di Audacy

The Underground New England Executive Director Nadine Thomas and Operations Director Amy Hayashida take a deeper dive into the issue of human trafficking specifically in Connecticut and New England.Di Audacy

This episode is packed with stories from the Wilderness! If you've ever wondered about the permit quota system and how that came to be, you'll want to hear Bill Hansen's interview with Jim Hulbert, one of the people who developed the very first "Visitor Distribution Program," back in the early 1970's. There's also a new segment of "Keep it Wild," w…

Senator Stephen Harding (CT 2024 Legislative Session)Di Audacy

The First annual Pets For Patriots program is almost over and we want to make sure Justin and his service dog stay together. In this episode we learn from Kim a trainer with the Forever in our Hearts Foundation and Justin Prosser what it means to have a service dog for help and well being.Di Audacy

State House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) explains numerous aspects of the 2024 legislative session that adjourned on May 8, 2024.Di Audacy

Connecticut's Independent Party names Chip Beckett as its new Executive Director.Di Audacy

John Lyman talks upcoming events and the start (very Soon) of Festival Season! Plus some breaking news on the Sunflower and Corn Mazes. Sunflower Maze July 27 - August 25, 2024 May 18 – Goat Cuddles May 23 – Full Moon, Sound Meditation May 24 – Dueling Pianos under the Golf Tent May 27 – Heros of Steel Car Show (free)…

Dr. Elsa Nunez, the outgoing President of Eastern Connecticut State University, reflects on 18 years of accomplishments at the University while looking ahead to its future opportunities under its next leader.Di Audacy

The Lock Museum of America houses the largest collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate door hardware in the world. Located on the site of the original headquarters of the Eagle Lock Company at 230 Main Street, Terryville, Connecticut, it is the only museum of its kind in the United StatesDi Audacy

Amid a rise in youth mental health struggles post-pandemic, Dr. Kristine Schlicting of Hopewell Health Solutions (in Glastonbury and West Hartford) discusses recent trends and treatment strategies to keep children at-home and in-school.Di Audacy

Cory Dack has nearly 20 years of experience in wild places, including 17 years as a canoe guide in the BWCAW. Host Lindsey Gau talks with Cory about de-colonizing outdoor spaces, empowering youth to love the wilderness, social justice and the commonalities between "wilderness medicine" and "street medicine." Cory also shares some of the lessons lea…

Diaper Bank of Connecticut Chief Executive Officer Janet Stolfi Alfano explains the increasing needs among Connecticut families to secure more diapers.Di Audacy

Meg Forno Marketing Director for Lake Compounce. Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day, April 27, at Lake Compounce Amusement and Water ParkDi Audacy

Connecticut's Women's Hall of Fame welcomes its new executive director, Raina Giddings.Di Audacy