Ryan Maris and Emma Myhre

The Okoboji Project

History EN ↓ 29 episodes

The Iowa Great Lakes story is a vibrant quilt woven from the threads of American history: railroad tycoons and boat builders, the U.S.-Dakota War, every beat of American music culture, evolutions in biology, and countless summer memories.

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Ryan Maris and Emma Myhre

Episodes

Inkpaduta, Abbie, and The Spirit Lake Massacre 15.05.2024 46:30

Discover the true story behind The Spirit Lake Massacre as two historians share accounts from those who lived through it. Buy Dr. Beck's book, Inkpaduta: Dakota Leader , on Amazon and Birchbark Books in Minneapolis. Explore more photos and stories about The Gardner Cabin, one of Iowa's first tourist sites, on our website . And sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode o...

What's The Catch of The Day? 08.05.2024 27:44

True stories (and tall tales!) from thousands of years of Okoboji fishing. Explore more photos and stories from Okoboji's epic fishing history on our website . Supporting us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project stories. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode of The Okoboji Project! Guests: John Grovesnor, Professional Fishing Guide Mary Dreier, Director of The Dickins...

The University of Okoboji 01.05.2024 26:52

How a mythical university brought a community together… and funded essential services for The Iowa Great Lakes. Explore more photos and stories from The University of Okoboji on our website . Supporting us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project stories. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode of The Okoboji Project! Guests: Emil Richter and Matt Richter from The Three Sons ....

Welcome to The Okoboji Project! 18.04.2024 1:18

Why do hundreds of thousands of people flock to a little town in northwest Iowa every summer? The Okoboji Project sits down with historians, story-ellers, and local legends to uncover the rich history of The Iowa Great Lakes. Subscribe to The Okoboji Project newsletter to see bonus content from Okoboji's storied history.