The Colonel and the Kid Podcast - Chapter 49: The Daughters Part 3 - Buffalo Lakes Summer Camp

Greg Heitmann opens this episode with a personal introduction to Chapter 49 of his memoir-based podcast, then spends most of the show reading and reflecting on a photo-rich chapter about family memories, lake life, military service, and camping. He connects childhood experiences at Buffalo Lakes with later elk camps and National Guard imagery, showing how the same themes of outdoors, family, and discipline run through his life. He also includes his usual recurring segments on baseball, a “look what I found” rabbit hole, and a streaming recommendation.

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In this episode, Greg frames Chapter 49 as the final chapter in the “Daughters” section, centered on Buffalo Lakes Summer Camp and the memories tied to Clear Lake.

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