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Exploring Washington StateWhat if you could sit down at your favorite coffee shop with the most interesting people in Washington State. Author: Explore Washington State -Scott Cowan
What if you could sit down at your favorite coffee shop with the most interesting people in Washington State? Every episode does exactly that. Host Scott Cowan has unhurried conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and makerspeople doing fascinating work across the state. These 60-minute episodes feel less like interviews and more like catching up with a friend who has great stories to tell. No scripts. No time limits. Just curiosity and good conversation. 340 episodes and counting. There is always more to explore. Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Thousand Campers a Night: Inside Lake Chelan State Park
Episode 342
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
During peak summer season, Lake Chelan State Park can host nearly a thousand campers every night. Behind the scenes, that responsibility falls on one park manager.In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast, I sit down with Brian Frahm, the park manager at Lake Chelan State Park, to talk about what it actually takes to operate one of Washington’s busiest state parks. Brian oversees daily operations, staff, safety, and law enforcement across the entire park — responsibilities most visitors never see.We talk about the reality of seasonal staffing, what happens when the park reaches capacity, wildlife encounters, emergency incidents, and how quickly the quiet of spring turns into full-blown summer chaos. Brian also shares what it’s like to raise a family in a state park and why the slower shoulder seasons are when Lake Chelan really shows its character.This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and systems that make Washington’s state parks work — and why they deserve more appreciation than they often get.If you love spending time outdoors in Washington, this episode will give you a new perspective the next time you pull into a full campground.
