Episode 6 of our What’s Up, Ely Podcast features United States Forest Service Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania, and local Slovenian honey walnut potica legend Mary Louise Icenhour. Ranger Aaron explains the difference between the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, talks about recreational opportunities in each area, and touches on fire history and current wildfire management strategies. Elyite Mary Louise charms us with sweet tales of making potica, a traditional festive pastry from Slovenia. <a href='https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023'>https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg7BaC294OE'>Pagami Fire - YouTube</a> (1:28) Aaron Kania(54:16) Mary Louise Icenhour

Episode 6 of our What’s Up, Ely Podcast features United States Forest Service Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania, and local Slovenian honey walnut potica legend Mary Louise Icenhour. Ranger Aaron explains the difference between the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, talks about recreational opportunities in each area, and touches on fire history and current wildfire management strategies. Elyite Mary Louise charms us with sweet tales of making potica, a traditional festive pastry from Slovenia. https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023 Pagami Fire - YouTube (1:28) Aaron Kania (54:16) Mary Louise Icenhour

Episode 6 of our What’s Up, Ely Podcast features United States Forest Service Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania, and local Slovenian honey walnut potica legend Mary Louise Icenhour. Ranger Aaron explains the difference between the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, talks about recreational opportunities in each area, and touches on fire history and current wildfire management strategies. Elyite Mary Louise charms us with sweet tales of making potica, a traditional festive pastry from Slovenia. <a href="https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sfec.cfans.umn.edu/events/pagami-fire-2023</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg7BaC294OE" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pagami Fire - YouTube</a> (1:28) Aaron Kania(54:16) Mary Louise Icenhour

Forest, Wilderness, & Potica in Ely

Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors. Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town. &nbsp; There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!&nbsp; New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike.&nbsp;

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Ely, Minnesota is a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness -- the most visited Wilderness in the United States and a hub for outdoor recreation. But Ely is not merely a gateway to the Boundary Waters; it is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene, as evidenced by a plethora of events that are actively welcoming of visitors. Indeed, all roads lead to Ely, Minnesota, a delicious little slice of Americana. This What’s Up Ely Podcast helps people near and far deepen their connection to this special little town.   There is truly always something fun to do and so many places to find belonging in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure in Ely, how is one to know where to start? Let us help!  New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast air twice a month. Each episode features an engaging conversation about 'what's up' in Ely, whether that be an upcoming event or a lifestyle. Each episode also includes an event round up -- a list of upcoming events that are relevant to tourists and locals alike. 

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