Gus' Wild Side: Stories from Minnesota and Beyond

Series produced by WTIP

Caption: Gus and Maggie
Gus and Maggie 

Gus' Wild Side are 5-7 minute features that explore our connections to nature in Minnesota and beyond.

Gus’ Wild Side is a regular feature on WTIP, North Shore Community Radio in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Gus writes about our connections to nature as he explores wildness from the High Arctic to his own backyard along the North Shore of Lake Superior.


8 Pieces

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In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, we'll hear Gus' thoughts on the natural world....and the possible costs of modern life. Gus’ Wild Side is a regu...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2017
  • Length: 04:53
  • Purchases: 1
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In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, we'll hear about biting bugs - a negative aspect of our brief northwoods spring and summer seasons. Gus’ Wild Si...

  • Added: May 10, 2017
  • Length: 04:48
Caption: "Peach"
In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, we'll hear about Peach - a strong, but not-too-bright dog. Gus’ Wild Side is a regular feature on WTIP. Gus wri...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2017
  • Length: 05:27
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In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, we learn about the marbled murrelet....and also hear about Gus and his wife's encounter with a biologist who see...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2016
  • Length: 05:52
Caption: Schoodic Point, Credit: Kim Carpenter on Flickr
Acadia National Park is located along the coast of Maine. Gus worked at Acadia as a Park Ranger and in this edition of Gus' Wild Side, he recalls a...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 05:17
Caption: Traveling by canoe with Maggie, the dog
Camping and traveling by canoe can have its own set of rewards...and challenges. In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, Gus recalls wilderness experien...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2016
  • Length: 05:05
Caption: The Red Canoe by Winslow Homer
There are many things that can make wilderness travel special. In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, Gus talks about the joy of finding, buying and tr...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2016
  • Length: 05:27
Caption: Icy Bay, Alaska, Credit: Margaret Olson
Camping trips can be wonderful experiences....or a bit unpleasant. In this edition of Gus' Wild Side, Gus recalls memorable camping trips in both A...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2016
  • Length: 05:52