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The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Calumet County; https://bit.ly/3JJJyPvCampfire Conversation: Eric and Ana discuss some holiday traditions popular in - and in some cases practically exclusive to - Wisconsin while educating Jake (a relative newcomer from California) on how awesome the holidays are in this state. Wisconsinites definitely have a sweet tooth, and traditions often brought from the “old country” gave the state tendencies to lean toward desserts and treats that others around the country don’t get to experience as often. We profile plenty of bakeries around the state baking up treats like stollen and Danish kringle (the official pastry of Wisconsin), along with holiday cookies, candied fruit, spices, and nuts. Even We Energies, formerly Wisconsin Electric Company, puts out their annual “Cookie Book” and has every year for generations at this point.Both bars and traditional basement parties in Wisconsin would mix up quite a concoction of cocktails that are particularly popular in the holiday season, including the hot toddy, the Tom & Jerry, and the Brandy slush (this state consumes a lot of brandy.) Hot chocolate is also very popular, and some towns in the state have bars that organize “hot chocolate crawls” to keep people warm as they “crawl” from spot to spot.Another big holiday tradition, especially in eastern Wisconsin, is tiger meat or steak tartare - raw beef with onions, salt, pepper, on rye. Some even crack raw egg on top. The German version - mettbröchen - consists of raw minced beef or pork & onions on a bread roll.. it’s known as the “cannibal sandwich” in the Milwaukee area. And yes, we discuss what the Department of Health has to say about these sandwiches.The holiday decor is another topic, and those unique and cool-looking aluminum trees that became hugely popular in the early 1960s came out of Manitowoc, where they made them and shipped them all over the country. You can still find them, and enjoy a huge display of the in Manitowoc every holiday season with “Evergleams on Eighth” downtown. We cover all of this and more as we’re fully imbibed into the holidays on The Cabin!Inside Sponsors:Visit Lake Geneva - https://bit.ly/3wHvilfShop Discover Wisconsin - https://shop.discoverwisconsin.com

Ana and Eric welcome Robert Reider to The Cabin, Mr Reider is Senior Marketing Director for the Ho-Chunk Nation - and a pro golfer to boot! Along with some golf discussion, a major topic is Truman Lowe, whose story was profiled by Discover Wisconsin. The story recently won an Emmy at the 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for their digital short titled “Exploring the Artistic Process of Truman Lowe.” The video tells a phenomenal story of the Ho-Chunk artist, Truman Lowe and his inspirational impact on other Natives and community members. Eric, Ana, and Robert also dive into how the Ho-Chunk government operates as an independent entity, right down to license plates and school systems. They discuss how they preserve and pass on tribal traditions, including an educational system that teaches the Ho-Chunk language to new generations. They also discuss how economics are driving the future from casino operations to artistic endeavors and small business, and the impact of notable natives like Truman Lowe. It’s a fascinating look at how a Native American government and society operates within - and occasionally independent of - the larger society here in Wisconsin. Join in on this fascinating campfire conversation and discover more about the Ho-Chunk Nation. Ho-Chunk Nation main site: https://ho-chunknation.com/Emmy award-winning video about Truman Lowe: https://youtu.be/oBltTFXKNLw

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Burnett County; https://bit.ly/3pX15LaCampfire Conversation: We’re in full swing for holiday shopping, and Eric and Ana welcome Kortnee Hass into The Cabin for a cozy look at some great ideas for all the people in your life. Food is always a good gift, whether it’s authentic Danish kringle made and shipped from Racine; platters of cheese, sausage, nuts, crackers and more from a myriad of sources across the state; bacon from Nueske’s and other notable Wisconsin brands; maple syrup from Skinny Sticks or other sources; specialty popcorn from places like Minocqua Popcorn & Puffs or Faris Gourmet Popcorn & Treats; Sheboygan brats; or even turkey gizzards (an odd, but loved by some) from Bay View Packing Company in Milwaukee. Wisconsin beverages like Jolly Good Soda; specialty teas or coffee from one of Wisconsin’s many coffee roasters; or gift cards and passes for Old Fashioneds, craft beers, local wines, or craft spirits from the state’s many distilleries. Other crafted items such as candles, artistic custom skillets - some of which are in shapes like Wisconsin’s outline, and charcuterie (or, one brand, Char-MOO-terie) boards. Some gifts give back all year, like a State Park Pass for 2024 or City Tins, coasters that offer discounts at a variety of restaurants, breweries, and more throughout the year - the aforementioned “passports” at craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries do the same. Unique gifts include things like a Cow Yoga Calendar from Willow Creek Press. Of course, Discover Wisconsin and Cabin merch are great gifts too, and you can take advantage of some great options and holiday deals at shop.discoverwisconsin.com! Check out this episode and you might find yourself making major progress on your holiday shopping.Find merch for Discover Wisconsin and The Cabin here: http://shop.discoverwisconsin.comGet the Wisconsin Hop Passport for craft breweries here: https://www.hoppassport.com/partners/2024-wisconsinGet the Wisconsin Old Fashioned Passport here: https://venturewisconsin.com/products/2024-old-fashioned-passportAnother great guide to Wisconsin holiday gifts: https://upnorthnewswi.com/2022/11/08/presents-with-purpose-your-guide-to-wisconsin-made-gifts-that-give-back/Find the Cow Yoga calendar here: https://www.calendars.com/shop/cow-yoga-2024-wall-calendar/202400003882Purchase a Wisconsin State Parks Pass for 2024 here: https://yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wiInside Sponsors:Washington County - https://bit.ly/3qayJAL

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Shawano County; https://bit.ly/3X0MLBnCampfire Conversation: Eric and Ana tuck into the Cabin and prepare you for the wonders of Wisconsin comfort foods - those tasty treats and dishes that bring warmth and fill you up. They talk about the foods themselves like casseroles, pot pies, poutine, mac & cheese (lots of cheese), potato dishes, pasties, chili, and more. Shout-outs are given to some favorite spots for comfort foods around Wisconsin, including Monty’s Blue Plate Diner in Madison and Delta Diner in the North Woods in Bayfield County (both for their meat loaf among other dishes!); places like Real Chili in Milwaukee for chili; Mac’s and their multiple locations around Wisconsin for incredible mac & cheese combos; Shepherd’s Pie from places like Kitty O’Reilly’s in Sturgeon Bay, Stone Arch in Appleton, Dublin Square in La Crosse, O’Donoghue’s in Elm Grove, or County Clare in Milwaukee; plus Italian pastas, Cornish pasties, plus some key burgers and pizza around the state get highlighted. Desserts are comfort food too, and places like Norske Nook, Honeypie, Hubbard Avenue Diner, and Stockholm Pie (among many others) are famous for pies - and that’s just one dessert example. Wisconsin’s bevy of supper clubs are great places for big meals involving our favorite comfort foods as a state, they are highly recommended for the full experience! All of that and more gets covered in this episode of The Cabin.Inside Sponsors:Menomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9YJefferson County: https://www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Door County; https://bit.ly/3N0TU1cCampfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Ramsay Plautz back into The Cabin for a hearty conversation on bushcrafting - that is, camping without all the creature comforts - in Wisconsin. Ramsay relates his previous experiences bushcrafting, where you only bring serious basics and travel as lightly as possible. He reiterates the four C’s of bushcrafting we covered during summer episodes on this topic, but adapted for winter. When bushcrafting, you make your own shelter, hunt or forage for your food, and be one with nature as much as possible. Of course you’ll need a survival kit attuned for winter, which is different from what you’d pack for summer. Ramsay covers those basics along with constructing the best shelter and winter foraging and hunting. We learn some interesting tidbits here, including the nutritional value of squirrels, pine cones, and more; getting and storing the best fresh water, which is actually much easier in snow-covered winter forests. You can use a number of natural items and tools in the forest, and Ramsay covers ways to make use of what is around you. He also covers some of the best places for true bushcrafting in winter and the best ways to stay safe, including monitoring and sensing weather conditions and how to handle animals - and anyone traveling with you. As a lone adventurer or with a group of friends, this episode helps winter campers truly test their skills when communing with nature - and it’s coldest and sometimes least forgiving. Join us for some winter bushcrafting inspiration!Check out Ramsay’s IG channel here: @northmen_bushcraft or https://www.instagram.com/northmen_bushcraftInside Sponsors:Best Western (Region #7 Northwest) - https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fWisconsin Counties Association - https://bit.ly/3ehxDHH

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Crawford County; https://bit.ly/3PbkeonCampfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Adam Wallace into The Cabin to discuss the many VFW Posts and Halls that you’ll find all over the state, as well as the country. As State Adjutant for VFWs of Wisconsin, Mr. Wallace knows a thing or two about the history of these establishments and what they have to offer. We discuss how the Veterans of Foreign Wars posts were originally established in the wake of the first World War, how they function as a community resource for not only these veterans, but the entire community. We talk about how the posts get their numbers and names, the similarities and differences among them, how they relate with American Legion posts, how they serve as a gathering place and support center for veterans who have fought overseas, and how the general public is welcome. VFW Posts and Halls have great little bars in them with friendly patrons and fascinating history. Many offer a variety of menu options from their kitchen as well as event space that proves popular for everything from community meetings to wedding receptions. These VFWs across Wisconsin are part of a network across the nation and indeed the globe where these common themes are woven together. Adam, Ana, and Eric discuss some particular posts, sharing stories and stats that will help you notice the VFW posts and halls you see in your town and on your travels. Stop in and explore them when you have a chance!Find out more about the Wisconsin VFW here: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.aspVFW Posts of Wisconsin directory with links, Google Map locations, and more:: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=13797Find out more about the Unmet Needs Program here: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=5646Inside Sponsors:Ho-Chunk Nation https://bit.ly/3l2CfruWashington County https://bit.ly/3qayJAL

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Vernon County; https://bit.ly/34JWV1ZThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, where we get a chance to talk with Nicole from Jolly Good about the latest happenings. Jolly Good is available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome “Brick” into The Cabin to talk terrifying haunts for Halloween across Wisconsin. These are places rumored - and as far as some people are concerned, verified - to be haunted with some crazy and unexplained things that happen. Places like the Bloody Bride Bridge in Stevens Point - can you guess the stories behind that one? The legendary Summerwind Mansion - or what’s left of it - deep in the North Woods has had numerous reports of hauntings and more ever since its construction, the mysterious fire, and the aftermath ever since. Cemeteries are always rife with haunting rumors, and the Dartford Cemetery in Green Lake has a special reputation that Brick discusses. Similar for Sanitarium Hill in Madison, with plenty of history that just might freak you out. Milwaukee’s Ambassador Hotel has long been rumored to be haunted, as is Shaker’s Cigar Bar in Walker’s Point, which gives ghost tours. Manitowoc, home of Windigo Fest, has a major World War II-era submarine called the USS Cobia in the water and plenty of hauntings have been reported on the sub, where people can still spend the night. In Marinette County, McClintock County Park near Silver Cliff gives you an outdoor area to explore and make yourself vulnerable, while on the Door Peninsula the Institute Saloon lets you raise a glass of beer with the ghosts that hang out there. And the legend of the Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie is just not for elegant beauty in its architecture and staging wonderful shows; it, like many theaters, has some spooky stuff happening when the curtain is down. We discuss all of these and more in Haunted Wisconsin on the episode of The Cabin. Inside Sponsors:Best Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fMarshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Clark County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/clark-county/The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana preview Halloween with the last big batch of events leading up to the holiday. Some celebrate the holiday with a bar crawl, which is as Wisconsin as it gets. Milwaukee is home to the “Milwaukee Official Halloween Bar Crawl” which features a multi-day pass to multiple venues in the city with drink specials, costume contests, “ghostly cocktails” and more. Multiple cities and towns across the state are having similar crawls, so check for one near you! Meanwhile, cities on Lake Winnebago have a lot of these events. At the bottom, Fond du Lac’s Witherell House – an old house built in 1853 – is filled with haunting stories and history and you can visit and experience some of that for yourself. Up in Oshkosh, the Grand Opera House offers ghost tours. The lovely building dates back to 1883 but like many performance venues, stories of hauntings and strange happenings abound; the Grand Oshkosh Haunted Happenings Ghost Tour will take you behind the scenes. Just north of there in Neenah, you can attend the Burial Chamber, where you can spend the night at a complex of haunted houses – and with opportunities like the “Trapped & Buried Alive Experience,” there’s a good chance you’ll get freaked out. Meanwhile to the east, Road America between Plymouth and Elkhart Lake hosts Wisconsin Fear Fest through Sunday the 29th with three terrifying haunted houses amidst the world-renown race track grounds. Over in Sheboygan, the Dominion of Terror is run by the local Jaycees and they know how to terrorize you in a haunted house with over 20 rooms; you can also check out a 45 minute escape room. Meanwhile down in Hartford, Terror on Rural Street is open one more time this weekend with a 17-room haunted house and over 30 actors bent on giving you a hair-raising experience – it’s one of the highest-rated haunted houses in the country! For an outdoor experience, you can check out the Little Park of Horrors in Menomonee Falls where you navigate a course in Old Falls Village Park outside, in the dark, and you have to be 13 or older to even try it. For an indoor experience designed to freak you out, it’s always wild at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! in downtown Wisconsin Dells. It offers over 200 ghoulish artifacts including cannibal skulls, two-headed calves, and the mummified head of a real serial killer – who some say haunts the building. Finally, if you want a moving experience (for real), the East Troy Railroad offers haunted dinner trains – and the Osceola Express in northwestern Wisconsin has rides too, more about pumpkins than hauntings – or is it?? Check these out for a wild experience as we approach Halloween! Inside Sponsors:Washington County: https://bit.ly/3qayJALMarshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Barron County; https://bit.ly/3EUtWquThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: On the heels of Sunday’s National Cheese Curd Day, Eric and Ana welcome Samantha Buschman, the Instagrammer behind @wisconsin_cheese_please, into The Cabin. Samatha joined The Cabin remotely from her RV in Wyoming, where she found a restaurant offering “Wisconsin Cheese Curds” and they offered a side of honey, kicking off a conversation about dips for curds. Marinara and ranch are two of the most popular, but many variations exist; some add spices like Spanish Paprika, others offer aioli blends including a Bloody Mary aioli at Copper State Brewing in Green Bay. Some go sweeter with jam variations, others with more savory sauces. They all pair quite well - we all know how versatile cheese is! From there, the conversation delved into locations where you can find some of the best curds. Eric, Ana, and Samatha discussed some of their favorite fresh curds - often right from the factory - as well as fried curds across the state that are worth the trip. Highlights include cheese factories offering their curds fresh from Ellsworth - Wisconsin’s “Cheese Curd Capital” to Watertown with Kraemer Cheese with spots in between from Door County to the Driftless. Curds offering up in restaurants and select bars - usually fried, but not always - are listed by all three. Cheddar curds from places like Merchant and The Old Fashioned in Madison, Guu’s in Stevens Point, Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc, Parker John’s BBQ (where they blend chives and garlic into the batter), Bavette and Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, and many, many more. Curds are usually cheddar, but Muenster works well, such as at Sconnie’s in Schofield, Even curds made with goat cheese get a salute, with the ones at La Merenda in Milwaukee; their goat cheese curds are also served with Tia Paquita chorizo cream sauce. The variations are many, but all are delicious. Join us for the full list in this episode!Inside Sponsors:Best Western (Region #5 - Central) https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fHo-Chunk Nation https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Rusk County; https://bit.ly/3wKH2nYThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana take you on a broad scope tour of southwestern Wisconsin, home to the land in the state that the glaciers went around, not over, and consequently has a topography unlike anywhere else in the state - or the Midwest. They cover a wide variety of topics across the area, including the unique history of southwest Wisconsin centered around mining; the state parks across the region including around Blue Mound, the highest point in southern Wisconsin; also unique towns with fascinating histories, points of interest, architecture, and more. Some hidden gems get revealed, such as Driftless Music Gardens outside tiny Yuba, to some of the most well-known attractions in the state like House on the Rock and Cave of the Mounds. They cover bigger cities like La Crosse to popular towns including New Glarus and Viroqua, to hamlets like Paoli, they all offer things to see and do that may surprise you. Join them for a look at a region that will inspire you to dive deeper and uncover some soon-to-be-favorite spots for yourself!Inside SponsorsVisit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9Y Marshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Manitowoc County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Eric and Ana highlight some of the best apple orchards and pumpkin patches to maximize your Fall fun now that it’s October. Many of these include not only orchards and/or pumpkin patches, but other fun family-friendly activities from mini-train rides and kart tracks to petting zoos and make-your-own pizzas with fresh farm ingredients. Eric and Ana explored the offerings of Glacier Rock Farms near Ixonia; the popular Apple Holler on the Racine-Kenosha County line along I-41/94;, Ski-Hi Fruit Farm, nestled in the Baraboo Hills; Apple Hut near Beloit; Apple Barn west of Elkhorn; Seehafer Farms outside of Marshfield; Turner’s Fresh Market near Waupaca;, Polly’s Pumpkin Patch near Chilton, a place where Eric had filmed for a Discover Wisconsin episode on Calumet County; Helene’s Hilltop Orchard near Merrill; Basse’s Taste of Country on the Waukesha-Washington County line just west of Menomonee Falls; Mommsen’s Harvest Hills Pumpkin Patch and Orchard south of Rice Lake, where Eric also filmed with Discover Wisconsin and participated in some serious pumpkin chuckin’; Ecker’s Apple Farm outside of Trempealeau, which also offers live music and a craft beer bar; and Shanahan Orchard between Plain and Loganville in Sauk County. The discussion also zoned in on two specific areas known in Wisconsin for growing fruit: Bayfield County and Door County. These two counties feature more maritime climate tendencies than the rest of the state, and as such they’ve attracted clusters of growers. In Bayfield, they discussed Blue Vista Farm, Hauser’s Superior View, Hillcrest Orchards, Rabideaux’s Orchards, Sunset Valley Orchard, and North Wind Organic Farm, all part of a trail you can follow in the hills above Bayfield for a full day - or weekend or more - of fun! In Door County, Eric and Ana checked out Lautenbach’s Orchard Country & Wine Market, the Wood Orchard Market, Wildwood Market, and the Red Barn Corn Maze - which offers quite the challenging maze along with, as so many offer, pick-your-own options.We wrap up the Campfire Conversation talking about the upcoming Discover Wisconsin episode on West Allis, with its neighborhood renaissance, emerging culinary scene, and renewed civic pride. Apurba Banerjee hosts this episode and Ana, as producer, discusses it all with us ahead of its release on the Discover Wisconsin app this Wednesday, October 4th, and on local broadcast channels as well as all the online stream options this weekend, October 7th & 8th. Visit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9Y Marshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Ana and Eric light the fire on Wood County, a diverse county in the heart of Wisconsin offering cities like Marshfield, a major medical hub, and Wisconsin Rapids, known for its papermaking, water skiing, golf, and - more recently - competitive BMX racing, as well as beautiful, serene rural areas from farms to forest and plenty of open space for outdoor fun. They open the Cabin door for Matt McLean from Visit Marshfield and Meredith Kleker from the Wisconsin Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau for an in-depth look at the county they both call home. One major note about Wood County is its penchant for cranberries. Not only do they produce a sizable share of Wisconsin’s cranberry crop (which leads the nation and is tops among the world), Pittsville is home to the only Cranberry Program in a high school and a “Cranberry Road” Auto Tour offers people the opportunity for a colorful tour of the bogs and marshes. Pittsville is also the geographic center of the state, by the way, in case you were curious about why we say Wood County is in the heart of Wisconsin. Outdoor adventures abound in the county, from bountiful hunting areas to beautiful trails; designated areas like the Mead Wildlife Area offers opportunities for both. Powers Bluff near the center of the county is a literal standout, rising prominently among the landscape while offering winter recreation from tubing to snowboarding. Wood County is becoming more of a golf destination, from nearby Sand Valley to Lake Arrowhead. The Wisconsin River, which runs along the eastern side of the county and right through Wisconsin Rapids, is home to active water ski groups who put on popular shows in season. We dive into Wisconsin Rapids with Meredith, checking out the city’s sports offerings from its Central Wisconsin BMX track to baseball games at Witter Field for Wisconsin Rapids Rafters action - and unique way they deliver beers to you! If hockey is more your sport, the Wisconsin Rapids River Kings have you covered in winter. The city’s paper history is showcased in the Papermaking Museum, and one of the newer breweries in the state, Two Doors Down Brewing, is right downtown, not far from Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids; own boutique hotel. Matt highlights Marsjhfield with us, including art galleries, museums, historic sites, the World’s Largest Round Barn on the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and some excellent shopping up and down the city’s main drag, Central Avenue. Blue Heron Brewpub is Marshfield’s own brewery, and if you want to wander among some remarkable sculptures and metal art, the Jurustic Walk downtown will mesmerize. Marshfield also offers a fantastic (and free) zoo in Wildwood Park, which features an impressive display holding two Kodiak bears along with a wide variety of other animals. Wisconsin’s reputation for cheese shines in Nasonville with their dairy and the very popular Dairy State Cheese Store in Rudolph, which also has the amazing Rudolph Grotto nearby and is the home of Dick Trickle and other popular race car drivers. We cover it all in this episode - make sure you cover all of Wood County to truly experience it! Wood County: https://www.woodcountywi.gov/Visit Marshfield: https://www.visitmarshfield.com/. Follow on social @VisitMarshfield Wisconsin Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau: https://www.visitwisrapids.com/. Follow in Instagram @visitwisrapids.

Eric and Ana dive into a book about strange places in Wisconsin, where Ana has the book, Eric randomly picks pages, and they discuss wherever it lands. They end up discussing the mysterious orange moose you can spot by I-94 and Highway 54 in Black River Falls aka “the world’s most unusual ornament.” They then head to the Viking Motel in Buffalo County with the oversized viking and its legend, the “world of miniature buildings” in Logan’s hometown of Pardeeville, and a church haunted by old Norwegian ghosts south of Amery. Several places in Wisconsin lay claim to being the “UFO Capital of the World,” and they explore the legends in Elmwood, Belleville, and Poland (the town in Wisconsin, not the country in Europe.) Eric and Ana also discuss Wisconsin native Chris Farley’s unusual grave in Madison; the “Rock-in-the-House” Museum in Fountain City and the crazy stories that follow; Manitowoc’s experience with a spacecraft crash and the festival that has sprung up around it; unusual architecture with the Pebble House in Port Washington; and the Mustard Museum in Middleton, and more. Let it inspire you to seek out some strange - and cool - places across Wisconsin! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Richland County; https://bit.ly/3va2f8FThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Fond du Lac County; https://bit.ly/3Lms7obThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana discuss Wisconsin’s five designed scenic byways and why each is a beautiful drive, with a little help from our friends. Jon Jarosh from Destination Door County joins for a look at the Door County Coastal Byway, 66 miles of beauty and charming towns on the Door Peninsula along Highways 42 and 57, from Sturgeon Bay north to beautiful coasts, state and county parks, and towns like Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim, Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, Baileys Harbor, and Jacksonport. Mary Motiff from Bayfield County (and the mayor of its county seat, Washburn) joins for the Lake Superior Scenic Byway conversation. The Byway covers 70 miles along Highway 13 in Bayfield County, showing off the beauty of the northern coast of the state from near Ashland through Washburn and Bayfield over to Cornucopia, Port Wing, and Herbster with beaches, forest, orchards, wineries, and even the first National Tribal Park in the nation along the way. Josh Ostermann joins Eric and Ana in The Cabin for a look at the others (yes, pizza gets a mention.) The ​Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway is the newest, covering 145 miles through the Nicolet National Forest and along the beautiful Wolf River, which has a National Scenic River designation. It winds through Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas Counties along segments of Highways 55, 52, 32, and 70 with connections to a wide variety of multi-use, all-season trails. The Lower Wisconsin River State Scenic Byway covers 100 miles along Highway 60 from Lodi to Bridgeport by Prairie du Chien, giving you a nice cross-section of Wisconsin’s incredible Driftless Area and the shifting courses of the Wisconsin River and its valley. Finally, Wisconsin’s segment of the Great River Road gets covered as it runs along the Mississippi River from East Dubuque to Prescott. This multi-state byway actually begins in Minnesota and follows the Mississippi River for 10 states until it ends in New Orleans, Louisiana, but Wisconsin’s segment is the most scenic (by many measures, not just ours!) It covers 250 miles, much of it along Highway 35, through 33 river towns. These include some of the oldest settlements in the state, the dynamic city of La Crosse as well as Prairie du Chien (the only place where two state designated scenic byways meet) and charming smaller towns like Trempealeau, Stockholm, Pepin, Alma, Fountain City, and Potosi. You can enjoy many scenic overlooks, with some great birding opportunities including bald eagles. All in all, Wisconsin’s five designated scenic byways provide over 600 miles of road trip beauty and fun. Be sure to check out our Discover Wisconsin episode on the two coastal byways coming up!Links to more:Door County Coastal Byway: https://doorcountycoastalbyway.org/Lake Superior Scenic Byway: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/855/Scenic-Byway and https://www.bayfield.org/Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway: https://nicoletwolfriverbyway.com/Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway: https://www.facebook.com/Scenic60 or http://statetrunktour.com/routes/60-2/ Wisconsin’s Great River Road: https://www.wigrr.com/

Ana and Eric welcome Laura Palzkill direct from Phillips into the Cabin for a deep dive into Price County. Laura serves as Executive Director of the Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce and knows every nook and cranny of the county - and there are many! We began by giving the lay of the land in Price County, which is not only in the center of the state but also holds its highest natural point, the 1951.5-foot peak of Timms Hill near Ogema. The crew discuss some of the cities and towns in Price County, including Park Falls (the largest city with just under 2,500 residents) and the county seat, Phillips. Plenty of good places to eat, shop, and enjoy are available, but if you’re looking for great resorts, plentiful lakes, and quiet getaways, you’ve got it! One quirky stop is Fred Smith’s Concrete Park, a crazy collection of concrete in sculpture and design forms, often outfitted with colorful broken glass and other accouterments to turn concrete into horses, people, wagons, and other eye-catching concoctions. Laura discussed the numerous lakeside resorts in the area, the plentiful multi-use trails for any season, even some of the unique diners, supper clubs, and other stops to enjoy a meal of whet your whistle. Eric noted one of his favorite food trucks - Lola’s Lunchbox - which is found in Price County either in Phillips or Park Falls. A swath of the Chequamegon National Forest covers the county, with trails that access some amazing hunting and fishing spots. Speaking of fishing, Price County is home to St. Croix Rods, a leading maker of fishing rods and equipment. They’ve been featured in Uniquely Wisconsin videos, along with legendary snow trail groomer Frank Dusek and award-winning barrel racing horseback rider Alexis Baratka, who was key to creating the Price County Rodeo - one that is rapidly becoming a leading one in the state and region. Price County offers many stories, and rides along U.S. 8, Highway 13, or Highway 70 can bring you not only to the county but to many of the hidden gems that keep people coming back. Speaking of, we also discuss some noteworthy events in Price County, including the beautiful fall colors getting ready to dazzle over the next few weeks. Along with that is the Christmas Tree Festival in Ogema coming up September 30th, the Phillips Fall Harvest Festival October 7th (to celebrate the cranberry production in Price County!), and Park Falls Fright Fest coming up October 28th. Other festivals include Phillips Winterfest in late January, June celebrations like Lumberman’s Day in Catawba and the Czech-Slovak Fest in Phillips, and Phillips On Tap, held every August. You can find out more about Price County activities and events by checking out PhillipsWisconsin.net or ParkFalls.com.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Waupaca County; https://bit.ly/3ibWIrQ The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana discuss Farm Dining, where the farm that produces the food also presents the meal, primarily using ingredients from their own farm while also sourcing other ingredients and dishes as locally as possible. Many farms are working in conjunction to present these Farm Dinners, and some of the best are discussed here. Places include Inn Serendipity Farm in Browntown; Campo di Bella in Mount Horeb; Hidden Acres Farm in Sister Bay; Stoney Acres Farm in Athens; The Borner Farm Project and Nesbitt’s Nursery & Orchard, both near Prescott; The Stone Barn in Nelson; Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane; Sprouting Acres Farm in Cambridge; and North Star Homestead Farm near Hayward. Some unique features of each farm are noted, including the experience Eric had when filming such a meal at Meuer Farm in Calumet County and how art fairs and barn dances are brought into the experience at Holy Hill Art Farm in Hubertus. In one case, a James Beard Award semifinalist chef from Milwaukee, Dave Swanson, leaves his Milwaukee restaurant called Braise to conduct classes and cook meals on farms in special dinners that also offer farm tours, in a sense a reversal of farm-to-table - but the meal always uses the farm itself as the primary source for the elements of the three-course meal. Resources are available online for more too, including WIFarmToTable.com. We also went "Behind the Scenes" with producer Jessica Voukoun to preview the new Discover Wisconsin episode on Washington County, which airs and streams this coming weekend, September 16-17, and will be released on the Discover Wisconsin app Wednesday.Inside SponsorsBest Western - https://bit.ly/3zCCK3f Ho Chunk - https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru NAMI Walks - https://bit.ly/3KSk04N

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Oconto County; https://bit.ly/3u5mi7G The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Discover Wisconsin Brand Manager Kortnee Hass into The Cabin for an extensive look at experiences that are unique to Wisconsin. They include dining experiences like the Madison Jet Room, where Ana recounts not only the meals but the views of planes doing their thing at Dane County Regional Airport. Not too many of these places exist at airports anymore, but Madison still offers the experience. The experience of mail delivery on Geneva Lake is also something you’ll find only in Wisconsin, where people deliver mail by boat, jumping off the boat, popping mail into the box, and jumping back on the boat - all while the boat is in motion (and yes, sometimes they miss!) Freshwater surfing is Sheboygan is a unique experience, since the geography and sandbars tend to make for some of the best lake waves you’ll find anywhere - helping Sheboygan earn the moniker “Malibu of the Midwest.” Speaking of beaches, Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island features beautiful, rounded rocks that you can visit and enjoy, something hard to find anywhere else. Wisconsin’s supper clubs are pretty unique unto themselves - a true gem of a meal experience you can only have in Wisconsin. Eric noted that Wisconsin is the only state where you can experience two Great Lakes coasts and the Mississippi River, with its bevy of recreational opportunities. And while you can get cheese anywhere, Chalet Cheese outside Monroe is the only place in the U.S. where you can experience the making of the infamous cheese known as Limburger! Some of the World’s Largest things can only be found in Wisconsin, whether it’s a “M “ (at Platteville), a Six Pack (La Crosse), a Chain of Freshwater Lakes (Eagle River), a Fly-In (Oshkosh), or Waterpark (Wisconsin Dells.) Numerous festivals offer unique experiences, including Summerfest in Milwaukee, the annual Cow Chip Toss (Prairie du Sac), or the U.S. Snow Sculpting Competition (Lake Geneva), Even some names are only found in Wisconsin, like Waunakee or Oconomowoc. There’s an island of only goats (Jefferson), a unique children’s garden with lighted tunnels and a library (Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan), a museums dedicated to Harley-Davidson Motorcycles (Milwaukee), Woodcarving (Shell Lake), and all things eclectic like House on the Rock, which is without question something you can only experience in Wisconsin. Craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries offer unique experiences, as do the extensive cranberry marsh tours you can take, the experience of a Milwaukee Brewers game under the only fan-shaped convertible stadium roof in the world, or - of course - legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay. We dive into all of these and more in this fun and unique episode! Inside SponsorsJefferson County - https://bit.ly/3gt0Nau Menomonie Chamber - https://bit.ly/3q16T9Y

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Lafayette County; https://bit.ly/3pzzWysThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome not only Josh Ostermann into The Cabin, but Ron Faiola, author of Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience as well as two follow-up books on the topic du jour: Wisconsin Supper Clubs. As the second part of our supper club series, we again discussed the merits of a Wisconsin Supper Club versus places that use the term in other states - it can be vastly different. We also discussed Ron’s experiences with researching and writing his books on supper clubs across the state before diving into some more examples of terrific clubs to visit. They included places in cities, like Milwaukee’s Jackson Grill - one example of a supper club that had closed for a while but reopened - and Toby’s Supper Club in Madison. We went to different corners of the state, from 3 Mile Supper Club in the extreme southwest to Hob Nob in the Racine/Kenosha area in the southeast and from Dreamland Supper Club in South Range near Superior in the northwest to River’s Edge outside Marinette in the northeast. Unique features or histories of some supper clubs were discussed, including the first chilled salad bar in the United States making its debut at the Sky Club in Plover; the many many many antlers and animal pelts at Antlers Supper Club in Bonduel; the beautiful surroundings at Ishnala on Mirror Lake in Wisconsin Dells; the 160-oz. Steak challenge at Black Otter Supper Club in Hortonville; and more. Get inspired and find a cozy, tasty supper club near you by listening to this episode, and feel free to check out Ron’s full research with his books and website, links are below!_____________________________Links:Check out Ron Faiola’s website on Wisconsin Supper Clubs, kept updated regularly, here:https://wisconsinsupperclubs.com/Order “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience” by Ron Faiola here:https://www.amazon.com/Wisconsin-Supper-Clubs-Old-Fashioned-Experience/dp/1572841427/ref=asc_df_1572841427/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312144625645&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3744708080288534679&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018747&hvtargid=pla-570094122871&psc=1 Order “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round” by Ron Faiola here:https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjR2cXM9v-AAxU-9-MHHVyRDJwYABAEGgJ5bQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7GnBhDXARIsAFLvH4m8EadXbePpJK2q8XoheAcdNIZkIG0boRUdv_vUM5-B2lyGGOUQy7caAowDEALw_wcB&sig=AOD64_0fXrVfBqx_Fgybod92EfsfLelBNA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjN5r3M9v-AAxUTkIkEHdRlBI8Q9aACKAB6BAgDECE&adurl=Order Ron’s newest book “The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story: An Illustrated History, With Relish” here:https://www.amazon.com/Wisconsin-Supper-Clubs-Story-Illustrated/dp/1572843039/ref=asc_df_1572843039/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507843573010&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3744708080288534679&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018747&hvtargid=pla-1291982944052&psc=1 Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Wisconsin Counties Association: https://bit.ly/3ehxDHH

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Douglas County; https://bit.ly/3s3V29N The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Susan Kennedy from the Taliesin Preservation Society to discuss and follow the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, which connects 9 sites designed by the legendary architect. We discuss the trail’s creation and the process and then begin on its eastern end in Racine with a look at the SC Johnson Wax headquarters building and the 9-story Johnson Wax Research Tower on the SC Johnson campus just south of downtown Racine. We proceed north to Wind Point to Wingspread, once the Johnson family home and now host to numerous events and tours. The trail heads into Milwaukee to the Burnham Block, a prime example of Wright’s American System-Built Homes concept that he pursued with a goal of making quality single family homes more affordable. We veered slightly off the official trail to explore the Greek Annunciation Church, a Wright-designed church that was one of his last commissions; it opened in the early 1960s. From Milwaukee we make a beeline to Madison for two stops: the first is Monona Terrace, Madison’s major convention center on the shores of Lake Monona. Designed by Wright in the 1940s, one of his next generation students made the design adjustments that allowed Monona Terrace to be constructed and finally opened in 1997. The second Madison stop is the First Unitarian Society Meeting House on the west side of the UW-Madison campus and was for a church Wright attended. From Madison we head west on U.S. 14 to Spring Green and explore the area where Wright lived. His home just south of Spring Green, Taliesin, is by far the most popular site on the trail; tours of Taliesin and tales of its remarkable history bring in people from around the world. Wright’s influence can be seen in Spring Green itself, with numerous buildings adopting his styles. Taliesin looks over the beautiful Wyoming Valley, where another one of Wright’s buildings was constructed as the Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center, which was the only public elementary school Wright designed - and he donated the school and his work for free, in honor of his mother. The final stop on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail is further west to his birthplace of Richland Center, where the A.D. German Warehouse stands. Wright’s only warehouse design is a four-story brick structure topped by a magnificent concrete frieze that is said to resemble a Mayan temple. The warehouse is an example of early poured-concrete construction, and the building rests on a pad of cork for stability and shock absorption. It is the only remaining commercial structure designed by Wright that still exists from his “organic” or “natural” period. Each of these structures tells a story and, while only 9 of Wright’s 200 Wisconsin works, represent some of his most notable. Along the 200-mile trail are a bevy of cities, towns, parks, and other locations to grab a bite, go for a hike, take advantage of lakes and rivers or just cruise from stop to stop. The Frank Lloyd Trail may be a hidden gem for many, but it showcases some world-famous works and should be on your road trip and exploration list. You can get more details on each designated stop at FrankLloydWrightTrail.org.Susan also discussed with Eric and Ana the new exhibit that recently opened in Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport’s Art Court: “The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail: Places to Live, Learn, Work, and Worship.” This area, open to the public, is in the main lobby of the airport and will run through January 28, 2024. Links: https://www.franklloydwrighttrail.org/ (App is available in the Apple and Google Play Stores)More on the Dane County Regional Airport exhibit on Frank Lloyd Wright: https://www.channel3000.com/features/in-the-608-dcra-honoring-work-of-frank-lloyd-wright-in-new-exhibit/article_58b77e8e-2492-11ee-b7ca-47c281b15c5d.html Inside Sponsors Washington County: https://bit.ly/3qayJAL Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Portage County; https://bit.ly/3r30TOnThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Josh Ostermann back in The Cabin to talk road trips around Wisconsin. Eric shares some road history, including how Wisconsin is the first governmental body to devise and implement a system of numbers to identify roads. They discuss his website StateTrunkTour.com, which explores roads end-to-end and showcases interesting stuff along the way. Why the name? Because a “trunk road” is a road that connects two places of importance - it’s a term originally used by the railroads when they had “trunk lines.” Together in this Campfire Conversation, the three discuss travels on certain highways such as the Great River Road, scenic byways in Door County and along Lake Superior, and several of the numbered highways that criss-cross the state, including a highlight of Highway 33 from Port Washington to La Crosse, which offers a remarkable cross-section of Wisconsin with plenty to do and see along ithe way.Follow @statetrunktour on Facebook and Instagram and see https://www.statetrunktour.com/ for more!Inside SponsorsVISIT Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilf Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Lincoln County; https://bit.ly/3rTq2YPThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome frequent collaborator Apurba Banerjee back into The Cabin for a second look at “Worldwide Cuisine in Wisconsin.” Sure, we love our cheese, brats, and beer but sometimes you want to experience something less common and more exotic. We head across the state to find places you can enjoy dishes from around the world. We highlight southeast Asia a fair amount in this conversation, so Apurba does a little analysis on the differences in, for example, Korean cuisine vs. Thai vs. Lao, especially with their use of spices. Eric, Ana, and Apurba then dive into a variety of locations where you can experience Filipino Lumpia, Korean BBQ, Pho (watch how you pronounce it!), Tom Yum and Tom Kai Soup, Momo, and more southeast Asian dishes. We also discuss African dishes such as Sambua, Josef rice, peanut stew, fufu (a pounded yam), spicy beef eugusi, and more; Indian and Himalayan dishes from Smoke Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Chops to achaar, Biryani dishes, Dal, Chickpea Masala, and more.We also touch on South America with emerging Peruvian and Venezuelan cuisine becoming increasingly popular across Wisconsin. Plus, a little shout-out to Polish food with a pierogi place on the peninsula - of Door. Where you can get these fantastic foods? We share it with you in “World Cuisine in Wisconsin, Part 2,” this week’s episode of The Cabin!Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX NAMIWalks: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.event&eventID=1358

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Polk County; https://bit.ly/3G1eebU The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome both Josh Ostermann and Jared Schutz into The Cabin to discuss some favorite dive bars in southeastern Wisconsin. They discuss and define dive bars again – as they did in the first edition in this series – and then proceed to cover a number of bars that fit that definition in the state’s SE corner. Jared discusses dive bars in the Pleasant Prairie and the Kenosha area where the mix of Cubs fans versus Brewers fans is a little higher before moving on to other parts of the region. Eric dives deeply into Cudahy and West Allis, where the concentration of “dive bars” is higher in part due to the longtime existence of factories that ran 24 hours and catered to multiple shifts of workers. Ana and Josh add a mixture of dive bars and breweries that have risen from traditional dive bars. Is this an exhaustive list? Not by any means – there are a TON of them in the area! But check out this discussion and feel free to message us with your favorites. And see what Jared is up to with his dive bar adventures by following him at @wisco_dive_bars! Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Ho-Chunk: https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marquette County; https://bit.ly/3n3gXuF The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana discuss some of Wisconsin’s favorite things: cheese and wine. It begins with some background on wines and cheeses, some notable facts, and even some suggested pairings – but just a few, they’re not connoisseurs or sommeliers after all. With some input from audio engineer Logan, Eric and Ana then dive into a bevy of wineries, cheese shops, and some other key spots that not only offer some great wines and cheeses but who also have pairing ideas at the ready, or cheese boards pre-selected to match certain wines. Places like Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson and the sister wineries of Stable Rock and Lewis Station in Jefferson and Lake Mills, respectively, and examples just in Jefferson County. They head to the Driftless to highlight wineries like Wild Hills near Muscoda and Elmaro near Trempealeau; to Central Wisconsin for Sunset Hills in Stevens Point and Wollersheim in Prairie du Sac; eastern Wisconsin for SoLu Winery & Meadery near Dundee and the Door Peninsula for Parallel & Door 44 along with Door Peninsula Winery; and many others. Select wine bars feature pairings, including Mary Kate’s in Eagle River or Tabi’s Lake Country in Hartland; cheese shops including The Village in Wauwatosa and Mullins Cheese in Mosinee feature select wines to go with various cheeses. This is just a partial list, check out the full episode for the recommendations – and feel free to add comments or DM us with more as there will probably be a part 2 of this one! Inside SponsorsJefferson County: https://bit.ly/3gt0NauGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Jackson County; https://bit.ly/3zxUStd The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana are joined by Ramsay Plautz to talk about foraging in the woods of Wisconsin. They discussed safety, which is first and foremost since many plants, berries, mushrooms and more have look-alike variations that are no edible or may have likely contaminants based on where you find them. Ramsay shared places where you're allowed to forage along the ethics and unwritten rules behind it. Also, which plants are available across various times of the year; for example, wild blueberries are usually available early July through mid-August while blackberries and raspberries tend to be available mid-July into September. Wild asparagus grows along some roadsides; wintergreen grows throughout the wild and can, like dandelions, be used for a healthy tea. And did you know that pine needles have 3x the vitamin C of an orange? Numerous other "wild" foods are discussed, too. Additional resources on foraging can be found on the Wisconsin DNR website; in books like Midwest Foraging, Fall Foraging in the Northwoods, and Wisconsin Wild Foods; even Ramsay's Instagram, @northmenbushcraft.Let’s get back to our roots - literally! With this episode on foraging. Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Washington County: https://bit.ly/3qayJAL

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Oneida County; https://bit.ly/3G2tTZr The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana – with Logan too – hit the water in this Campfire Conversation, highlighting some Wisconsin’s “Must Visit” water recreation locations. Much of the conversation begins in the north, with the Apostle Islands and its bevy of options in Lake Superior. The Brule River, known as the “River of Presidents” for its history as a popular fishing and getaway spot for U.S. presidents in the early 20th century, also gets some love as its flows into Lake Superior not too far to the west. Hopping the subcontinental divide, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway offers all of fun and natural beauty you could expect from a river. The Wild Rivers Conservancy is active along the river, and the waterfalls coupled with fishing, paddling, and hiking along the shore offer abundant options for an adventurous day. We also cover the Vets on the River Program, which is active on the St. Croix. Flowing into the St. Croix in western Wisconsin is the Apple River, which offers tubing, floating, and a variety of popular water recreation activities in the areas around Somerset, making it a big summer destination. Of course the Wisconsin River gets its due, whether you’re fishing in the Eagle River area, water skiing with the best of them in Wisconsin Rapids, touring the sandstone and limestone bluffs around Wisconsin Dells, or kayaking the Lower Wisconsin Waterway. The Wolf River runs through much of the North Woods and offers unbelievably amazing fishing. Ana dives into the Madison “chain o’ lakes” (literally too, in real life) as she and Eric discuss the many options of Lake Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa in the Capitol region. Other chains of lakes popular in Wisconsin also draw a wide variety of water recreation opportunities, including the chains around Eagle River, the Cisco chain on the Wisconsin-U.P. border west of Land O’Lakes, and the Waupaca Chain O’Lakes. In the south, Geneva Lake and its nearby companions – including Delavan Lake and Lake Como – draw plenty of crowds but still offer areas of serenity. Geneva Lake is one of the deepest spring-fed lakes in the state; Green Lake, in central Wisconsin, takes the title of the deepest. Its also hugely popular for boating, fishing, and water skiing. Up for whitewater rafting? Head to northeastern Wisconsin and check out the rapids on the Menomonee River! Comparisons to rivers in the Mountain West are frequently made to a section of the Menomonee between Niagara and Pembine, where the rapids and drops are truly an adventure. The Peshtigo River in Oconto and Marinette Counties also offers fantastic kayaking and canoeing; the whole area teems with waterfalls. For extra twists and turns, we recommend heading to the Driftless Region in southwestern Wisconsin and exploring the Kickapoo River, which is one of the crookedest rivers in the Midwest – if not the country. Some great options for rentals can be found in Ontario, near Wildcat Mountain State Park. We didn’t forget the cities, either: explore charter fishing opportunities off the lakeshore in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Algoma, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay, Oconto, or Marinette on Lake Michigan, or from Ashland, Bayfield, or Superior on Lake Superior! And for paddling in urban areas, it’s hard to beat the La Crosse area on the Black and Mississippi Rivers – especially Pools 7 and 8 – or kayaking amidst the bustling action and tall buildings in Milwaukee on the Milwaukee, Menomonee, or Kinnickinnic Rivers in the heart of the city. Let’s just say your options are many – and we offer plenty to choose from on The Cabin today! Inside SponsorsVISIT Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Ana and Eric welcome Discover Wisconsin producer Jessica Voukoun into The Cabin to share some details involving outdoor fun in Calumet County, which is tucked along the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago. Since the Interstates swing people well to the west or east of the county, many travelers accidentally bypass the area - but here are some great reasons to follow the roads into Calumet County - like U.S. 10, U.S. 151, or Highways 32 and 57 - and dive into all that awaits here. The focus is the outdoors, with High Cliff State Park above Lake Winnebago getting the full love for its topography, views, and trails. Calumet County Park is also on Lake Winnebago further south, offering a variety of summer and winter outdoor activities, including a tubing hill and fat tire biking on groomed trails. If you’re into boating, Calumet County has two marinas where you can drop anchor, including High Cliff and Stockbridge. Nature and wildlife centers offer plenty of opportunities to learn, exercise, and take in Mother Nature. We discuss the merits of Ledgeview Nature Center south of Chilton, the Brillion Nature Center near (you guessed it) Brillion, and the interestingly-named Killsnake Wildlife Area. Along with more lakes and trails, Eric, Ana, and Jessica discuss farms and orchards including Mulberry Lane Farm & Petting Zoo, Heritage Orchard, and Polly’s Pumpkin Patch where you can visit, learn, enjoy, and take home some of nature’s best offerings. You can also enjoy motocross and ATV riding at Gravity Park USA or Farm Country ATV Park, or kick back and enjoy a flick under the stars at the Chilton Twilight Outdoor Theater. We cap it off with a discussion about the new and amazing Ariens Nordic Center, checking in with GM Sean Becker to find out all it has to offer in all seasons. The options are many for outdoor fun in Calumet County; get all the details here! Find out even more about Calumet County and its many things to enjoy here:Instagram: @travelcalumetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelCalumetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelcalumet3370https://www.travelcalumet.com

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring CalumetCounty; https://bit.ly/3KjNc3T The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that weremember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect formixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based,you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learnmore here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:It’s a Campfire Conversation about… camping! Eric and Ana welcome Apurba Banerjee into The Cabin togo “under the tent” and talk about everything from camping to glamping – including what helps definethe differences. Select locations for some of the best camping – including great activities, beautifulscenery, and more – include many of Wisconsin’s state parks. Shout-outs go to Big Bay, Wyalusing,Kegonsa, Interstate, Peninsula, Rock’s Island, Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake, Yellowstone Lake (an Audio Dave“hidden gem” from back in the day), and Hartman Creek, among others. Units within the Kettle MoraineState Forest, especially Lapham Peak, get discussed as well as select recreation areas like the famous-but-often-overlooked Bong Recreation Area. We also cover some camping areas that are businesses,including Rustic Timbers in Door County and some of the Jellystone Park options, which often pairfamily-focused activities along with whatever variety of camping you choose. For a more “out there”wilderness experience, you can camp at locations all over the North Woods, including along the PeshtigoRiver in Oconto and Marinette Counties where you go waterfalling nearby. Also covered are the ApostleIslands and Apurba shares the story of Camp Wandawega, which offers a throwback experience. You’llwant to pitch your tent after enjoying the episode! Inside SponsorsWCA: https://bit.ly/3ehxDHHGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Burnett County; https://bit.ly/3pX15La The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana inspire to you enjoy a nice retreat or relaxing getaway with some places you can check out across Wisconsin that specialize in the getaway, immersion, or retreat experience. A modern retreat can cover anything from a weekend of not using your mobile phone (digital detox) to a few days of relaxation and healthy living in a bucolic countryside setting (wellness or mindfulness retreats). You can also go on a retreat to kickstart a new fitness regime, relieve stress, practice meditation and spiritual exercises, enjoy outdoor activities or cookery classes, tap into your creativity, improve sleep or self-esteem, have life-coaching - and, yes, lose weight if you must, although this is more often a side-effect to healthier living. Or, you can go on a retreat to do nothing at all. The word retreat means ‘draw back,’ after all. A variety of retreat options are offered; in the category of camping and recreation, we discuss Woodwind Park, Bent’s Camp, Big Rock Creek, and Camp Anokijig, which focuses on children. In the Spa/Resort category, we note several in the Lake Geneva and Sheboygan areas, including Grand Geneva, Lakelawn, and the Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva along with Sundara and Blue Harbor in Sheboygan plus the American Club's Kohler Waters Spa in nearby Kohler. We also cover The Edgewater Hotel & Spa near near the Capitol in Madison. For Artist Retreats, we cover the Woodland Ridge Retreat Center, Prairie Hill retreat, Durward's Glen (an artist’s cottage) and Bethel Horizons with its Adamah Art Studio. For Spiritual retreats, we note the Christine Center, The Wilderness, the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc, and Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton. Then we do a deeper dive with guest Anne Krogstad, who recently went to the Wild Rice Retreat near Bayfield.If you’ve been considering a retreat or specialized getaway, this episode could provide the guidance and inspiration to help you find a place that can match what you may want – or need! Inside SponsorsJefferson County: https://bit.ly/3gt0NauGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Bent’s Camp began hoisting hunters and loggers on expedition. They would hunt, fish, or cutand send meat, fur, fish, and lumber by rail to markets in Chicago, Milwaukee, Escanaba andthe Twin Cities. Some campsites and cabins initially made up Bent’s Camp, with a bar andrestaurant soon sprouting up along with additional cabins. Today, Bent’s Camp features 13cabins, the oldest which dates back to its 1896 opening. The full service bar and restaurant –located right on the restaurant and bar right on the shoreline, full service bait shop, and anyamenties people need for anything from a fishing weekend to an extended family vacation.Situated on Mamie Lake, Bent’s Camp offers incredible opportunities for sportsmen and anyoneseeking recreational fun. The Cisco Chain of Lakes consists of 15 lakes total, including Mamie,that offer over 270 miles of shoreline surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Thesepristine, spring-fed waters are fantastic for fishing as well as water sports. Ice fishing andsnowmobiling dominate the winter activities, which are complemented by the annual RadarRun – and the fan favorite Bikini Run – right on the ice in front of Bent’s Camp. Speaking ofevents, they have a summer music festival called Northwoodstock, which brings in a mix ofnational and local acts in July! NorthwoodstockMusicFest.com.Such a rich history full of stories gave Craig, Jack, and others inspiration to begin documentingphotos and stories in what will soon become a book on Bent’s Camp history. We’ll keep youposted on that! Plenty of stories get shared in this episode, which will inspire you to head forLand O’Lakes and experience Bent’s Camp for yourself. Learn more about Bent’s Camp at https://www.bents-camp.com and follow them on Facebook,Instagram, YouTube and more @bentscampresort!

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring VilasCounty; https://bit.ly/3EB1RDp The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that weremember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect formixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based,you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learnmore here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric, Ana, and Loga welcome Harmon Marien into The Cabin to discuss fishing across Wisconsin, whereyou have 15,000+ lakes, thousands of miles of streams and rivers, the Mississippi River, and two GreatLakes from which to choose. Harmon fished competitively through his high school in Eagle River - anarea amidst the World’s Largest Chain of Interconnected Freshwater Lakes – and continues to in college.Fishing teams among schools are growing significantly (which makes sense, since fish cluster in schools,too.) Part of the conversation includes how the tournaments work and how they’re growing in thestate. We also discussed best times of the season to fish – depending in part on what types of fish you’reafter – and the benefits or lack thereof of various types of cover.Some locations noted include “pools,” including Pools 7 and 8 in the Mississippi River in the La Crossearea and the Winnebago Pool waters consisting of Lakes Poygan and Butte de Morts along the FoxWaterway heading into Lake Winnebago, where sturgeon spearing is quite popular in winter. The watersin Green Bay and Lake Michigan around the Door Peninsula and Sturgeon Bay offer unique world classfishing opportunities. Chains of lakes include the largest in the Eagle River and St. Germain areas, as wellas the Hayward Lakes chains along with the Chippewa Flowage in northwestern Wisconsin. In centralWisconsin, the chain of lakes around Waupaca and the Mendota/Monona/Waubesa/Kegonsa chain in the Madison area offer excellent fishing, with smaller gems nearby like Hope Lake, Lake Ripley, and RockLake in Lake Mills. Spring-fed Green Lake is another fishing gem, and with depth going down severalhundred feet, it is the deepest inland lake in the state. Along with Lake Winnebago, Lake Koshkonongoffers many benefits of shallow lake fishing, especially with many areas offering cover. The manyinterior rivers of Wisconsin offer incredible fishing opportunities, with some of the best being Wolf Riverin northeastern and central Wisconsin, the Brule River in northwestern Wisconsin (known as the “Riverof Presidents” for its history), and the Kickapoo River in the Driftless Area, where trout streams abound.Along the Great Lakes coastlines, areas like Bayfield on Lake Superior and ports at Sheboygan, Algoma,Kewaunee, Port Washington, Racine, and Kenosha offer fantastic options for charter fishing and evenjust fishing off of piers and breakwaters. The bottom line? If you want to fish, Wisconsin has practicallyevery option you could want in nearly every part of the state across every season. Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXHo-Chunk Gaming: https://bit.ly/3l2CfruMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring ShawanoCounty; https://bit.ly/3yn6z5r The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that weremember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect formixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based,you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learnmore here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric, Ana, and Logan dive into Wisconsin’s bevy of summer music festival choices. Summerfest is adominant one, along the lakefront in Milwaukee, with over 600 performances across 11+ stages over 9days. It embraces a variety of genres from the largest titans in the music industry to local and emergingperformers with niche audiences. We have a discussion with Sarah Pancheri, President of Summerfest,to discuss what’s new and happening for 2023 as Summerfest runs June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July6-8 this year. But a plethora of other music festivals around Wisconsin invite you, including some majorcountry festivals: Country Fest in Cadott, Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, Country Jam in Eau Claire,Country Boom in West Salem, the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander and more. We also discuss Mileof Music, a unique festival in downtown Appleton with over 200 artists performing across 40 venues –which cover about a mile. Rock, folk, Americana, and even bluegrass get covered with events like RockFest in Cadott, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee (both the weekend of July 13-15); the Blue Ox Music Festival and Eaux Claires, both in the Eau Claire area; events at Driftless MusicGardens near Hillsboro and the Driftless Music Festival in Viroqua; the Sugar Maple Music Festival inMadison; the unique Northwoodstock at Bent’s Camp west of Land O’Lakes, which we covered in a bonus episode with Bent’s Camp; plus bluegrass festivals in Shawano, near Green Bay in Brown County,and the Brittany Saylor Bluegrass Festival. There’s even Lifest, a Christian music festival near Oshkosh.We have details on each in this episode to help you plan to attend your favorites! Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXWashington County: https://bit.ly/3qayJALMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Ana, Eric, and Josh head to Rhinelander in this Bonus episode where we welcome Lauren Sackett intoour mobile Cabin – which set up in her offices at the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce – to talk aboutwhat Eric calls the “James Brown of the Northwoods – the hardest-working town up here.” Rhinelanderdoes have quite a history of manufacturing prowess that has gone with the city’s lumber processinghistory, a nod to its location along the Wisconsin River. Murals salute this history, and you canincreasingly find such references in the downtown area. One of the main topics is Rhinelander’slegendary Hodag, which celebrates 130 years in existence in 2023. The legend has received nationalattention since its inception, getting mentions on Scooby Doo episodes and a shout-out in one of J.K.Rowling’s books. The Hodag still looms large, having just been named the best high school mascot in thecountry. We discuss how the Hodag has changed over years, the small statues of hodags around town(and by the way, you can pose with the World’s Largest Hodag statue at the Rhinelander Chamber), andhow you can go around and visit the hodag statues and win prizes. There’s a large and relatively uniquecountry fest every July in Rhinelander called the Hodag Country Festival; we discuss that and the firstHodag Heritage Festival that just took place in May. We also cover other places to visit in Rhinelander,from historic locales to emerging restaurants and shops that showcase the increasing diversity in cuisineand recreation options in town. It’s all capped off under the beautiful green dome atop the OneidaCounty Courthouse. Check out all the details in this fun Bonus episode! Find out more about Rhinelander’s Hodag Country and its many sights to see and enjoy here:Instagram: @explorerhinelanderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhinelanderWisconsin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjW5uZ1y6Vge9eNsimpyBAQPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rhinelanderwi/https://www.explorerhinelander.com/

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring MarinetteCounty; https://bit.ly/3hPiwKZ The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that weremember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect formixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based,you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learnmore here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric, Ana, and Logan welcome John Heasley into The Cabin as we all go stargazing. Some of the bestplaces in the state for truly dark skies and great viewing are discussed, including Newport State Park inDoor County, which is Wisconsin’s only International Dark Sky Park. But other areas designated as “darksky” viewing areas exist in the state including the Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Park in Vernon County,nearby Wildcat Mountain State Park, and the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway along Highway 60 (a lot ofthese “dark skies” areas are in the Driftless!) We also discuss observatories across the state, includingYerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, which opened in 1897, served as the birthplace of modernastrophysics and still hosts the World’s Largest Refracting Telescope. Other observatories include HobbsObservatory in the Chippewa Valley, the Leif Everson Observatory in Door County, and the WashburnObservatory on the UW-Madison campus. For events, don’t forget Wisconsin Observers Weekend iscoming up June 15 th -18 th in Hartman Creek State Park near Waupaca, and the Northwoods Star Fest goeson August 18 th -20 th in Beaver Creek Reserve near Eau Claire. We get full Moons on July 3 rd and August 1 st& 30 th this summer, with an evening gathering of the Crescent Moon, Venus, and Mars on the SummerSolstice (June 21 st ) this year. Also, the next Perseid Meteor Shower is the weekend of August 11 th -13 th ,while during much of August Saturn will be quite visible in the evening sky and relatively easy to view and admire through a telescope. Astronomers’ clubs offer resources and gatherings, too. Check outhttps://wisconsinastronomy.org for clubs and programs, and listen here for details! Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXWild Eagle Lodge: https://bit.ly/2WhX1r9Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Door County; https://bit.ly/3lHoZss The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric, Ana, and Logan discuss “must try” ice cream shops to help kick off June Dairy Month across Wisconsin. It begins with a discussion of what ice cream and how it’s made, as well as how it differentiates from some other frozen treats. From Sweeden Sweets in Superior to Scoop’s Ice Cream & Candy in Kenosha, we cover the entire state. Others noted include The Pearl in La Crosse; Mullen’s Dairy Bar with locations in Watertown & Oconomowoc; the classic Wilson’s in Ephraim. open since 1906; Scoop de Ville in Hartford, Olson’s in Chippewa Falls, Purple Door in Milwaukee; the Hawkeye Dairy Store in Abbotsford; the Historic Washington House in Two Rivers, home to where the ice cream sundae was invented; South Pier Parlor in Sheboygan; King Cone in Plover; Amy’s Candy Kitchen in Cedarburg; Lily's Ice Cream Parlor in McFarland; Frostie Freeze in Fort Atkinson; Pirate's Hideaway in Eagle River; Cathy's Ice Cream stand in St. Germain; Sassy Cow Creamery in Columbus; Atwood Scoop and the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison; plus chains like Kilwin's and The Chocolate Factory. A few custard stands get mentioned too, since we got in the mood. And of course, there's Babcock Dairy Hall on the UW-Madison campus, where a proper measurement of butterfat content in ice cream was created and the ice cream is spectacular. Inside SponsorsGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9YMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Outagamie County; https://bit.ly/3CCUjyi The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome disc golfer Andrew Kangas into The Cabin as we talk about disc golf as one of the great – if not underrated – outdoor summer activities in Wisconsin. Turns out Wisconsin ranks as the 4th best disc golf state in U.S., with 426 courses, 165 courses w/ 18 + holes, 124 leagues, 51 stores that sell disc golf gear. Andrew discussed some of the finer points of the game as well as the equipment - which is relatively simple, making it a low-cost sport to get into. A variety of course options we also discussed, from rural in the North Woods like Sandy Point Disc Golf Ranch in Lac du Flambeau, WI to urban in southeast Wisconsin like Dretzka Park in Milwaukee. Some disc golf courses are situated on regular golf courses, some follow pathways in the forest. The variety makes play a unique experience every time Other venues discussed included Rollin Ridge in Reedsville, Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc, a 36-hole disc golf courses right on the shores of Lake Michigan, and others across the state. Listen to discover one near you!Discover Wisconsin Producer Bo Chovan also joins us in The Cabin with a Behind the Scenes look at the upcoming Janesville episode, which begins streaming on the DW app May 24th at 4pm and airs this Memorial Day weekend, when it also becomes available on all streaming channels.Inside SponsorsHo-Chunk Nation: https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pY

Stephanie Klett, President & CEO of VISIT Lake Geneva - as well longtime Discover Wisconsin host and former Miss Wisconsin and Secretary of Tourism - joins Eric, Ana, and Logan in The Cabin to get an update on the Lake Geneva area, including some of the fun summer activities and events. We discussed some of the Lake Geneva area’s background and handy tidbits and proceeded to the bounty of shopping, shows, sights, and more you can experience - especially during the summer. Included are the particular unique features offered along Geneva Lake, including rides on the Lake Geneva Cruise Line (which is celebrating 150 years in 2023!), hand-delivered U.S. Mail by boat, and a 20+ mile shore path circling the lake that leads you through a variety of topography and through the backyards of beautiful mansions and parklands. The bustling downtown Lake Geneva dining, shopping, and recreation opportunities mean you can stay for a long time and experience something new every day. Shows like the Tristan Crist Magic Show and performances at the Belfry Theater, the Dancing Horses Theatre & Animal Gardens, even nearby Alpine Valley - offer amazing experiences. Outdoor fun includes ziplining, hot air ballooning, and even a drive-thru safari you wouldn’t believe is right here in Wisconsin. Enjoy unique shopping with individually-owned stores lining the streets and a variety of worldwide cuisine - or just fun drinks from the beaches and street seating to little hideaways. The Lake Geneva area offers world class golf, and one fun event coming up June 5th is The Beauty vs. The Beast Celebrity Match June 5th, which tickets are on sale for now. There’s also Venetian Fest August 17th-21st and plenty of other fun activities throughout the summer to enjoy. Listen to the episode for more and you can always get the latest at VISIT Lake Geneva.com!Find out more about the Lake Geneva Area and its many sights to see and enjoy here:Instagram: @VISITLakeGenevaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylakegenevaPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mylakegeneva/https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/More on The Beauty and the Beast Celebrity Golf Match at Geneva National: https://www.destinationgn.com/beauty-beast

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Crawford County; https://bit.ly/3Pbkeon The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana start a series that we’ll revisit numerous times covering ethnic festivals throughout Wisconsin. Being almost the 17th of May, we begin with the Norwegian festival of Syttende Mai, which is the Norse translation of May 17th and celebrates their Independence Day. Since Stoughton has the biggest Syytende Mai celebration in Wisconsin, we welcomed Callie LaPoint and Sarah Ebert into The Cabin to tell us more in detail about Syttende Mai in general and their Stoughton festival in particular. Another sizable Syytende Mai festival happens in Westby, which isn’t far from Norskedalen, a Norse cultural mecca located in southeastern La Crosse County. Other Scandinavian festivals are coming too, including Fyr Ball in Door County, which celebrates the summer solstice on the beach in Ephraim with a huge bonfire, mythical stories, and plenty of fun, food, and drink. Numerous other cities around Wisconsin note a heavy Norwegian heritage including Oconomowoc and Mount Horeb – which is known for its “Trollway,” a large part of Norse lore.You can find out more about Stoughton’s Syttende Mai festival here: https://www.stoughtonfestivals.com/Discover Wisconsin Producer Jessica Vokoun also joins us in The Cabin with a Behind the Scenes look at the upcoming Wisconsin Festivals episode, which begins streaming on the DW app May 17th at 4pm and airs the weekend of May 20th-21st, when it will also be available on all streaming channels.Inside SponsorsBest Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fGroup Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring OzaukeeCounty; https://bit.ly/3DPQbN0 The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that weremember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect formixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based,you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learnmore here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4 Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome Josh Ostermann into The Cabin to talk pizza, a favorite topic among all of us –especially Josh. Piggybacking our previous pizza-oriented piece – episode 92 – we dive into more “musttry” local pizza places around Wisconsin. All types of pizzas are represented, from cracker-thin tavern-cut pizzas to the monumental deep dish that requires heavy lifting. Some of the differences in theirstyles and prep get discussed along with locations to hit for many samples of Wisconsin’s best. Ana alsobegins with some pizza history dating back to Italy and how it spread across our nation and state. You’llbe hungry for a slice – or four – when you’re done listening!We also went “behind the scenes” for a look at the new Discover Wisconsin Episode covering the lovelyand lively La Crosse area with producer Jessica Valkoun. This episode, hosted by Lindsey Hayes and EricPaulsen, covers all four seasons and plenty of activities – especially outdoors! Watch for its release onthe Discover Wisconsin app at 4pm on Wednesday, May 10 th and on your favorite channels, both over-the-air and online, this weekend (May 13 th -14 th ). Inside Sponsors Jefferson County: https://bit.ly/3gt0NauMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring BuffaloCounty; https://bit.ly/3d5bKNM The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome Jillian Talarczyk into The Cabin to discuss public art and some of Wisconsin’s mostnotable sculptures. We discuss numerous outdoor sculpture parks and gardens. They include LyndenSculpture Garden, which features over 50 artistic monuments across 40 acres; Stevens Point SculpturePark, with a variety of sculptures and signs amidst walking trails in the woods; the lovely James TellenWoodland Sculpture Garden in Sheboygan; the sometimes controversial, yet beautifully perchedSpillover II sculpture overlooking Lake Michigan in Shorewood; and even the unique Badger sculpture ofthe USS Wisconsin in Madison.Some outdoor parks lean more towards the whimsical to downright mind-boggling, like Dr. Evermor'sSculpture Park near Sauk City with its wild metal creations surrounding Forevertron, a towering centralfeature; Jurustic Park outside Marshfield, with incredible creations in the lush yard of a private residencewhere they will happily show you around; and Fred Smith's Concrete Park outside Phillips, whichconsists of hardened sculptures made of concrete in a variety of forms, frequently incorporating piecesof glass for color and accent.We also discuss indoor museums like the Museum of Woodcarving in Shell Lake and a number of othersculptures across Wisconsin, from salutes to Native American history to fiberglass creations from aSparta company that you can explore in their yard. Jillian caps it off with an official announcement on the next public art mural in Madison that will beunveiled on May 18th - listen for it!After, we went “behind the scenes” for a look at the new Discover Wisconsin Episode covering Carlsville.Ana, who produced the episode, describes the show and the adventures of Andrea Boehlke and hersisters as they explore some hidden gems – along with some of the better-known ones – in this littletown in Door County. Inside SponsorsVisit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfWisconsin Counties Association: https://bit.ly/3ehxDHHMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Campfire Conversation:Tammy Simon, Tourism Director from the Menomonie Chamber, joins Eric and Ana in The Cabin as theconversation covers many aspects of Menomonie and the surrounding areas of Dunn County. It beginswith the general “lay of the land,” including its handy location right between the Twin Cities and EauClaire at the northern edge of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. They take you through numerous nationallandscape features including the Devil’s Punchbowl, Hoffman Hills, and the beauty of the Red CedarRiver and Lake Menomin along with how the Red Cedar State Trail and other access points allow youfully enjoy them in outdoor endeavors. Downtown, which adjoins the University of Wisconsin-Stout,includes the stunning Mabel Tainter Theater and Center for the Arts, murals, sculptures, shops, andthree breweries: Zymurgy, Lucette, and brewery nønic. For recreation, you can enjoy the river and lakeright in town along places like nearby Woodwind Park, where Tammy relays the story of the couple thathas been resurrecting this recreational playland northeast of the city. Throughout the area, disc golf is aparticularly fast-growing sport and Tammy also discusses several options for playing and learning aboutit. Racing is also popular with Red Cedar Speedway offering exciting – and loud! – action throughout thesummer. Menomonie also has plenty of wonderful restaurants and serves as a center for production ofSwiss Miss cocoa as well as cheese, with a newer Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery opening recentlywhere you can watch production and enjoy Wisconsin’s favorite food. Eric and Ana weave in storiesfrom the Discover Wisconsin show that was filmed there in 2022.Find out more about Menomonie and its many sights to see and enjoy here:Instagram: @exploremenomonieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/exploremenomonie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCUR4GEKZ6wTikTok: @exploremenomoniehttps://www.exploremenomie.com

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring BrownCounty; https://bit.ly/3BDNdsX The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana dive into what Drink Wisconsinbly has called “one of Wisconsin’s most precious unnaturalresources”: dive bars. We welcome Jared Schutz of the Wisco_Dive_Bars Instagram account into TheCabin, along with food and drink extraordinaire Josh Ostermann, to talk about dive bars: their generaldefinition, frequent characteristics, must-haves, and their unique nature. Wisconsin has more of thesethan most states, and most have a quirky thing or two about them that makes them worth a visit. Withthe experiences of this crew, we dive into selections across northwestern Wisconsin and describe whatmakes them a good dive bar. Everything from historic taverns to VFW halls, along with someestablishments considered a central meeting place of the town, gets covered. So pour yourself a cheaptap beer, grab some pretzels, a beef stick, or a pickled egg, and get ready for a discussion that will helpguide you to finding some of Wisconsin’s Best Dive Bars in northwestern Wisconsin. And yes, we willcover other regions soon!Jared checks out dive bars across the state and shares videos and their unique quirks on Instagram.Check out his account: @wisco_dive_bars on IG! Inside SponsorsBest Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fDiscover Wisconsin and Cabin merch: https://shop.discoverwisconsin.com/Re/Max: https://bit.ly/2R3vFoiMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring WinnebagoCounty; https://bit.ly/3miMadl The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome award-winning singer-songwriter Katie Scullin into The Cabin as we continue ourseries on emerging Wisconsin musicians and bands. Katie has performed with several bands and has herown eponymous band with touring experiences from Wisconsin to Texas. She released her first full-length album, Pieces, in 2017 using a Kickstarter campaign. The local chart performance of her song"Porch Hangs" helped land her on the cover of Maximum Ink Magazine. She proceeded to take home anaward for Best Pop/R&B Song at the Madison Area Music Awards. In 2019 she was voted Best ofMadison - Gold and Best Musician/Band by the Jefferson County Daily Readers Poll. She opened for, orshared a bill with, Bret Michaels, Big Sean, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Uncle Kracker, Gwen Sebastian,Charlie Berens, and Jay Leno. We discussed how family – particularly her siblings – influenced her topursue a music career and learn the arts of singing, playing a variety of instruments, and songwriting.She played in a band called Rivalry (as in sibling rivalry) and performed at venues like Summerfest beforeshe broke out on her own. She described how her styles and music preferences developed over timeand what it’s been like to release new material as technology continues to emerge. In part due toCOVID, she also recently branched out into music production and engineering while also teaching guitar,voice, and songwriting. We also discussed venues, collaborations with other artists from well-established to up-and-coming, getting your music on Spotify, launching a Patreon, and a variety of ways as a musician and artist you can hone your craft and develop your career while living and working inWisconsin. We also have her song “Bloom” featured in the podcast, too! Inside SponsorsJolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Ho-Chunk Casino: https://bit.ly/3l2CfruMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring LangladeCounty; https://bit.ly/2Z5ruwA The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome Josh Ostermann back into The Cabin for a thorough look at ballparks in Wisconsinwhere you can enjoy a game, from the Major League Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee toall the charming ballparks hosting the Northwoods League teams from Eau Claire to Kenosha andeverything in between. Along with AmFam, the three cover the locations and amenities for the followingteams and their ballparks:Neuroscience Field at Fox Cities Stadium for the High “A” Wisconsin Timber Rattlers MiLB teamin AppletonABC Supply Stadium – one of the newest in the minor leagues - for the Beloit Sky Carp MiLBteam in BeloitFranklin Field for the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseballin the Milwaukee suburb of FranklinWisconsin Brewing Company Park – also one of the newer stadiums – for the Lake CountryDockHounds in OconomowocThe conversation progresses to the Northwoods League teams, which field collegiate players – many ofwhom move on to the minors and even the major leagues: Carson Park for the Eau Claire Express in Eau ClaireHerr-Baker Field for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders in Fond du LacCapital Credit Union Park for the Green Bay Rockers in Green BayCopeland Park for the La Crosse Loggers in La CrosseSimmons Field for the Kenosha Kingfish in KenoshaKapco Park for the Lakeshore Chinooks in MequonThe Duck Pond at Warner Park for the Madison Mallards in MadisonAthletic Stadium for the Wausau Woodchucks in WausauWitter Field for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in Wisconsin RapidsAlong the way some fantastic historical facts and stories are shared; memories of Discover Wisconsinscenes shot in a ballpark or two; quirks about some of the parks from observing games on cateredshipping containers to having your food delivered via small raft. Tune in for this fun look at Wisconsinballparks that will have you hankerin’ to attend a bunch of games this season! Inside SponsorsBest Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fJefferson County: https://bit.ly/3gt0NauMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marathon County; https://bit.ly/3uOWHjf The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Ramsay Plautz from his own cabin near Merrill, Wisconsin to talk camping in Wisconsin. While the state offers many campgrounds and sites with plenty of amenities and access to nearby services, Wisconsin also offers vast woods and forest areas that can be miles and miles from anywhere – which means you must pack differently and plan for scenarios you may not otherwise encounter. Ramsay covers the 5 C’s of camping survival: Cutting, Cover, Cordage, Combustion, and Container. They involve everything from tools to shelter, and from a supply of wood and something to start a fire to ways to collect, carry, and store food and water. The benefits of charcoal – which extend greater than you may think – also gets discussed along with a series of fun activities to hone your camping skills. These include getting a book on plants you can eat in the wild so you can identify what’s edible (vs. dangerous!) around you, shaping your knife skills, and some great places to explore when you want to camp and truly be in the wild, living off the land. These skills can help you wherever you choose to camp, though, even if it’s in a tended campsite with plenty of amenities. Join us for this lively conversation that can help you fortify yourself and other for the great outdoors!Ramsay’s Instagram: @northmen_bushcraft Inside SponsorsVISIT Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfJolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Campfire Conversation:Michelle Gormican-Thompson from the Wisconsin Counties Association joins Eric, Susan, and Josh in TheCabin to share stories about Adams County. After some fast (and, in our opinion, interesting) facts aboutAdams County, we dive into a variety of things you can do, see, and experience there. From an Artsperspective we discuss the Sand County Players, which has provided a tradition of community theater inthe county since 1977. They have produced over 100 shows as they provide financial and resourcesupport for numerous youth and community arts activities. Under this umbrella, the Home Town RomePlayers also regularly perform for seniors in Rome itself, within the county. The conversation moves tothe natural beauty and landscape of Adams County. A major topic is golf, with the massive Sand Valleybecoming an international destination. Its history only dates back 15-20 years, and we cover how it wasdeveloped and what makes its three main courses – so far – so special. Meanwhile, nearby Northern Bayis the only replica course in the state, with echoes of Augusta National to beckon golfers. From a foodstandpoint, we dive into Heartland Farms, a multi-family business since 1873 that continues to churnout some of the best chipping and fresh market potatoes in the nation. Their farm sprawls across 27,000acres, including the original 80 acres from 150 years ago. Their embrace of sustainable practices, solartechnology, and the latest irrigation methods generate 120 semis’ worth of potatoes that can ship outper day! Adams County embraces its farms and small communities while offering plenty of outdoorrecreation for visitors, a topic discussed with Adams County Clark Liana Glavin. Additional storiesinvolving sod farms, parks, wineries, and a newly-restored farm designed for visitors will be covered onthe online Uniquely Wisconsin show, which you can enjoy on DiscoverWisconsin.com, YouTube, orwherever you stream your shows.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring WashingtonCounty; https://bit.ly/3mA98vs The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome Kyla Marie Charles to The Cabin for a discussion on kid-friendly activities anddestinations across Wisconsin. Winter has been long – and it continues to show up at times – but wthspring technically here and summer around the corner, it’s a terrific time to plan some trips away fromthe house and perhaps away from your hometown to explore where you can have family fun and makememories. Some highlights include the obvious Wisconsin Dells waterparks and other activities; thenagain, some great indoor waterparks are available in places like Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Lake Geneva,Rothschild outside Wausau, Pewaukee/Waukesha, Minocqua, Warrens, and Green Bay. Zoos andadventure parks are also noted from Racine and Milwaukee to Madison, Marshfield, Baraboo, ChippewaFalls, Green Bay, and near West Bend. Children’s Museums offer unique interactive exhibits, as doplaces like Farm Wisconsin near Manitowoc, which offers hands-on opportunities to learn aboutfarming, farm equipment, and where our food comes from. Ways to explore nature across the statewere also discussed, including arboretums, natural caves, even the remarkable Mitchell Park Domes inMilwaukee, where you can take the kids to the desert and the tropics in one setting. Great experiencestoo, from amusement parks and outdoor performances to magic shows, from go-karts to the arts – letthis episode fill you with ideas to help your kids have some fun this spring and summer while get toenjoy, too!Kyla’s Instagram: @kylamariecharles Kyla’s website: https://kylamariecharles.com/ Inside SponsorsShop Discover Wisconsin: https://bit.ly/3PEtnFNMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

Michelle Gormican-Thompson from the Wisconsin Counties Association joins Eric, Susan, and Josh in TheCabin to share stories about Washington County. They discuss the iconic Holy Hill Basilica and theNational Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, which sits atop the highest point in southeastern Wisconsinand has been an area of religious worship since the mid-1800s. The twin steeples that crown Holy Hillcan be seen for tens of miles and draw people in for Mass and activities weekly. They touch on theartistic works of Paul Bobrowitz of Colgate; from his Bobrowitz Sculpture studios metal art has emergedand found its way to private and public collections around the nation, including the popular ThreeStooges sculptures that welcome visitors to Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery. They cover the history ofHartford’s Chandelier Ballroom, which opened in 1928 and features a unique octagonal ballroomcomplete with a one-ton Art Deco chandelier flanked by 26 smaller chandeliers – an indication it isproperly named. From its use as a POW camp in 1944 to its continued service as a live music and majorevent venue today, it’s worth a visit. Michelle then dives into the history of Held’s, a popular meatmarket a staple in Slinger since 1886. A historic farm with a more recent redevelopment, OldGermantown Farm Kitchen, traces its roots to 1842 but was refurbished in 1989 by Scott & GeorgineSommer to become a sausage crafter and brewery for people to visit and enjoy. Josh Schoemann,Washington County Executive, joins Eric for more unique quirks and charms of the county, and Michellepreviews additional stories in the Uniquely Wisconsin video series you can watch. They include the 9/11Memorial, inspired by Julie Haberman, a local resident who perished on that day; the musical,mentoring, and conducting skills of Jim Barnes, who grew up in the area, left, and has returned as the“Music Man”; and Foster Closet, an organization that has fostered over 400 children is just the last sixyears and works to bring inspiration and stabilization to kids in need. You can watch the UniquelyWisconsin show on DiscoverWisconsin.com, YouTube, or wherever you stream your shows.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring SheboyganCounty; https://bit.ly/3EXlM09 The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana discuss the arrival of spring and launch a new series within the podcast where The Cabinwelcomes emerging Wisconsin musicians and out more about them, their bands, their music,experiences, and aspirations. In this first episode of the series, The Cabin welcomes The Astronomers, anemerging power pop/alternative group headed by Michael Stensland and Ben Baker. Their song"Overthinking" has over 5 million streams on Spotify; other popular tunes include "Skywalking," "BadType," and their latest release "Orange Afternoon." Hailing from the Oshkosh & Fond du Lac area, theydiscuss everything from how they met in middle school and continue their college studies at UW-Oshkosh through the multi-state tour they just wrapped up that put them in front of enthusiasticaudiences from Minnesota to Florida, where they were part of The Rock Boat’s lineup. The Astronomerswrite their own music, and Cabin guest Katie Scullin - a WAMI award-winning musician herself -discusses with them their songwriting process, making music videos, getting their music on platformslike Spotify, and performance experiences at different venues. Michael & Ben also share a variety ofinteresting stories. Check out their music with these links below!The Astronomers' website: https://www.theastronomersmusic.com/Instagram: @theastronomers.music Their music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, SoundCloud, YouTube,and more, access links through Songwhip: https://songwhip.com/theastronomers/See their YouTube video of their 2022 Tour highlights: https://youtu.be/Do4kmzLO0hg Inside SponsorsBest Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Milwaukee County; link TBD The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Eric and Ana enjoy the potato and leek soup brought in by Logan, the audio engineer, as Ana relays stories about luck and lore. Eric shares the bad luck of the Lady Elgin, a tragic event in Lake Michigan that dramatically altered the early Irish community in Milwaukee. Ana recounted some historic facts about Irish immigration to Wisconsin along with lucky & unlucky stories provided by staff from Discover Mediaworks. Communities that highlight Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day are noted, including Milwaukee and La Crosse – which each host major Irish festivals in the summer – along with the Town of Erin (plus Holy Hill and Erin Hills Golf), New London (which becomes “New Dublin” for St. Patrick’s) and even the tiny town of Luck, Wisconsin (home to a very recent lottery winner.) The Cabin also welcomes Blake Johnston from Milwaukee’s County Clare, an Irish Pub and Inn that welcomes travelers from all over. With Blake, Eric, Ana, and Logan discuss more Irish lore, Celtic languages, unique elements of Irish history from both Ireland and Wisconsin, the parades to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and the most authentic Irish food and beverage – including the story behind corned beef. In all, it’s a good look at Irish heritage in Wisconsin. Inside SponsorsJolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring JeffersonCounty; https://bit.ly/3maarmp The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana have Drew Westphal, golf-fluencer and podcaster, join them to dive into golf in Wisconsin.It begins with some golf history from St. Andrews in Scotland to the fact that Tiger Woods made his prodebut in Milwaukee. The incredible courses across the state, many with national and internationalacclaim, get covered from Sheboygan County to Stevens Point and on up to Sayner, home to the firstpublic 9-hole course in the state. Wisconsin’s courses play host to many major golf tournaments andchampionships and we cover the history and future for those events. Drew discussed how many ofWisconsin’s best courses are open to the public, which is not the case in many other states. Alsodiscussed is how golf has grown during and since the pandemic. He also discussed how the golfexperience doesn’t always have to encompass 9 or 18 holes, the length of the game is starting tobecome more flexible. Drew offered more perspectives and tips on playing the sport – and how to getbetter – including how resources like Top Golf and X-Golf can help regardless of weather. You can enjoyDrew’s podcast, Group Golf Therapy, on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/group-golf-therapy/id1576362560 or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s about mental health as much as golf.And while we cover Golf Digest’s rankings of top Wisconsin courses, Drew also reveals some of hisfavorite “hidden gem” courses around the state. Gran your clubs and get ready for golfing season byenjoying this episode! Inside SponsorsBest Western Hotels: https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj