Episode Synopsis "Jim Batten: Wanakee is a Dream Come True "

On today’s episode, you will hear from Jim Batten who is the only surviving founder of Wanakee. Tune in to find out the inspiration for Wanakee, how the name was decided, and what campers slept in that very first summer. Check out the original master plan and design of the hogans here: https://www.facebook.com/WanakeeNH/posts/10158651944368937 Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger.  Additional music composed and performed by Luke Riedlinger.

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