discover the u.p. podcast
The Upper Peninsula's outdoors podcast. Hosted by Kristin Ojaniemi
discover the u.p. podcast
The Upper Peninsula's outdoors podcast. Hosted by Kristin Ojaniemi
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season 2
EPISODE 13
May 7, 2024
My full interview with Dean Juntunen, who completed his lifetime goal of kayaking the entire Lake Superior Shoreline, and he is the first paraplegic to do so (as far as we know!). There are so many things he's seen on his journey that few have laid eyes on. Dean shares his adventures, his favorite spots along the Lake Superior shoreline, some of the challenges he overcame, how to do a kayak water rescue, plus we get into local river kayaking.
EPISODE 14
May 14, 2024
Whew, I can talk. But there's a lot to talk about when it takes you 12 days to shoot a turkey. On today's episode I share my experience of spring turkey hunting, seriously hunting, for the first time. There aren't as many gobblers in the Upper Peninsula as there are in a lot of other places, but there are enough that you can hunt them in every county, even in the "high snowfall zone" that I live in. These birds are a lot smarter than I initially gave them credit for, and now I'm addicted.
EPISODE 15
May 31, 2024
May whizzed by in a blur and I can't remember what I did yesterday. Oh, yea I can, I filmed 3 stories in one day! Thankfully not a regular day, yet it was still a fun day and I got plenty of fresh air and mosquito bites. Here's a look at what stories I have coming up in June for "Discovering" and the podcast and a few of my most frequently asked questions. Plus a question for you - what should I do for my 100th episode?
EPISODE 21
October 15, 2024
I sat down with Joseph Heywood, author of the Woods Cop mystery novels to talk about the series and the latest book released last month; "Out of Service". Joe shares how he finds inspiration for his stories and characters from the months he spends riding with Michigan DNR Conservation Officers. One book scene comes from a patrol where Joe busted all his teeth while helping catch illegal pike spearers. Joe also gives me some tips for aspiring writers (like myself). This is the full interview with Joseph Heywood from "Discovering" Episode 105 from October 14th.
EPISODE 24
It's a topic worth reiterating every ice fishing season - ice safety! Unfortunately every year, someone goes through the ice on an inland lake or great lakes bay. Stacy & Sammi from Delta County Search & Rescue gave a great presentation on ice safety at a recent women's ice fishing clinic held at Blade's Bait & Tackle. They go over gear you should take on the ice, how to check the ice, and what to do if you or someone else falls in. It worth a listen to help save your life, or the life of someone else!
ABOUT THE HOST
Kristin Ojaniemi
Hi! My name is Kristin Ojaniemi and I am a documentary filmmaker, adventure seeker, and current host & producer of the iconic Upper Peninsula outdoors TV show "Discovering". I love hunting, fishing, camping, ATV'ing, hiking, you name it, I'll probably try it. I'm no expert at any of it, so I enjoy learning from others. My start into the realm of outdoor storytelling began with my Upper Peninsula hunting camp documentary "Up a River". That led to my desire to tell more stories about the U.P.
