The Magazine Story That Brought an Ohio Kid to the Boundary Waters
About this episode
Don Beans shares his journey from Ohio to the Boundary Waters inspired by a magazine article.
Don Beans first heard about the Boundary Waters when he was a kid growing up in Ohio. And he did so via a magazine, and through the words of longtime Ely resident Bob Cary, a local author, journalist, artist, and wilderness guide. About 10 years after reading one of Bob Cary’s articles, Don left Ohio and headed north. The year was 1983. His destination: Ely. In this episode, we hear the story of Don Beans and his journey to the Boundary Waters. Special thanks to Cindy Smyka and the Jasper Company, a multigenerational family business dedicated to hospitality, for their contributions to this episode. This episode is supported by you, our listener-members. Support also comes from Bending Branches Canoe & Kayak Paddles and Ely Outfitting Company.
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Jasper Company, Bending Branches Canoe & Kayak Paddles, Ely Outfitting Company
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