Boundary Waters Podcast Ep. 112 – When Portages Become Rivers

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 out roads from International Falls to the North Shore of Lake Superior, and many locations experienced flash flooding and high water conditions–including in the BWCAW. Even after the rain stopped, the water continued to rise.
With thanks to Peter for sharing this epic tale of adventure with WTIP.

Peter’s grandpa Phil, who started the family wilderness tradition.

Photo from the Halverson family archive.

Photos courtesy of Peter Halverson.