John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur

The Camp Voyageur Podcast

The Camp Voyageur Podcast
John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur
Feb 15, 2026 Episode 47
Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

2016 throwback live from the Mess Hall with Trail of Life documentarian John Behnke and Camp Director John Erdmann.

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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 compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. 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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Episode Artwork John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur 1:12:43 Episode Artwork Stretching Your Limits, Personal Growth Through Camping, & Working With At-Risk Youth Outdoors 52:09 Episode Artwork The History and Heritage of Summer Camp: An American Tradition 1:11:21 Episode Artwork How Boyhood Has (and Hasn't) Changed with Chris Smith 59:21 Episode Artwork What Has Happened to Camping? By Charlie Erdmann 5:27 Episode Artwork Dave Casey on Meeting Sig Olson, Being an Outdoor Educator, & Recognizing the Fragility of the Boundary Waters 1:04:04 Episode Artwork Kayaking the Apostle Islands with Mike Whaley 44:23 Episode Artwork LIVE from the Boundary Waters: Canoe Trips through Kids’ Eyes 27:07 Episode Artwork How to Prepare for a Boundary Waters Trip 59:10 Episode Artwork Top BWCA Destinations 34:55 Episode Artwork How Kids Build Grit with Peter Grunawalt 29:53 Episode Artwork Trip Story: Adirondack "90-Miler" Canoe Classic with Ben Kerstetter 16:18 Episode Artwork The Most Overlooked (and Often Forgotten) Trail Items on Boundary Waters Canoe Trips 56:41 Episode Artwork Onward to the Bay! Lessons Learned Paddling from Ely to Hudson Bay with Peter Grunawalt 23:44 Episode Artwork Founder Charlie Erdmann's Interview on CampTalk (1998) 36:06 Episode Artwork Paddle Post Archives: War Canoe to Knife Lake (1987) 5:44 Episode Artwork Trip Story: A Collection of Memories (ft. Tom McKenna) 10:00 Episode Artwork 12 Days in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Ontario 1:05:53 Episode Artwork Big Trips & CV Olympic Highlights with Ben, Ben, & Huck 1:30:15 Episode Artwork LIVE Late Nights with Camp Voyageur 50:16 Episode Artwork The Biggest Boundary Waters Myths... BUSTED! 1:27:08 Episode Artwork Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001) 7:31 Episode Artwork Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters 38:25 Episode Artwork Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt) 4:32 Episode Artwork Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens) 33:35