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The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Washburn County!Campfire Conversation: It’s no secret that we love a good adult beverage in The Cabin. Today we’re taking it to the next level and talking about the best spirits in the state and where you can go for an incredible cocktail experience. We’re joined by Jim Kanter from Central Standard Distillery to discuss what makes a great bottle of spirits and how the distilling process actually works! (Bonus: if you watch the podcast on YouTube, you’ll see Eric and Jim film on location in the distillery center at Central Standard.)Some of the other distilleries mentioned in the episode include: Great Lakes Distillery (Milwaukee), Wollersheim Distillery (Prairie du Sac), 45th Parallel Distillery (New Richmond), Northern Waters Distillery (Minocqua), Great Northern Distilling (Plover), Chippewa River Distillery (Chippewa Falls), Driftless Glen Distillery (Baraboo), Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling (Milwaukee & Muskego), Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery (Eau Claire), J. Henry & Sons Bourbon (Dane), La Crosse Distilling – (La Crosse), North Woods Distillery (Coleman), Perlick Distillery (Sarona), Twisted Path Distillery (Milwaukee), White Wolf Distillery (Shell Lake), Dancing Goat Distillery (Cambridge), Old Sugar Distillery (Madison), Yahara Bay Distillers (Madison), Hatch Distillery (Egg Harbor), Door County Distillery (Carlsville), and more!Geronimo Hospitality: Learn how Beloit “ain't what it used to be" with Jeff Whiteman to discuss some of his favorite businesses around Beloit! As a special bonus, you can save at the Ironworks Hotel when you use code DISCOVER at: https://www.ironworkshotelbeloit.com/.Wisconsin RV World: Wisconsin’s oldest and first RV dealership is ready to take your family on the road! Traveling by RV is a safe, socially distanced, and beautiful way to see the state and hit the open road. To get your own RV for the family and start shopping now, head to https://www.wisconsinrvworld.com. Know Your Wisconsin: Wisconsin Eye

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Waukesha County!Campfire Conversation: This episode is all about how you can explore Wisconsin on 2 wheels! Biking is an amazing and thrilling way to explore new areas all over the state. Today’s guest, Kayla Clemons, is competitive cyclist who has traveled all over the United States with her bike, and she’s spilling about her favorite places to bike in the badger state. Some road biking trails discussed in this episode include: the Gateway Trails on Grandads Bluff (La Crosse) the Driftless Region, Elroy-Sparta Trail (Sparta), Omaha State Trail (Camp Douglas to Elroy), Oak Leaf Trail (Milwaukee County), Gandy Dancer Trail (St. Croix Falls to Superior), Glidden Drive and Bay Shore Drive (Door County), and Washington Island (Door County). And a few off-road / mountain biking trails include: Alpine Valley Mountain Bike Trail (Elkhorn), Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association Trails (Cable & Hayward), Camrock County Park (Dane County), Newport State Park (Door County), and Peninsula State Park (Door County). Wisconsin RV World: Wisconsin’s oldest and first RV dealership is ready to take your family on the road! Traveling by RV is a safe, socially distanced, and beautiful way to see the state and hit the open road. To get your own RV for the family and start shopping now, head to https://www.wisconsinrvworld.com. Know Your Wisconsin: Harbor Assistance Program

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Taylor County!Campfire Conversation: What do ice cream sundaes, garbage disposals, malted milk, the Supercomputer, and typewriters have in common? They were all invented in Wisconsin, of course! Get ready to have your mind blown by the number of things you couldn’t imagine *not* having in the world today – and their Wisconsin roots. Wisconsin RV World: Wisconsin’s oldest and first RV dealership is ready to take your family on the road! Traveling by RV is a safe, socially distanced, and beautiful way to see the state and hit the open road. To get your own RV for the family and start shopping now, head to https://www.wisconsinrvworld.com.Know Your Wisconsin: Sustainable Paper Products

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Iron County!Campfire Conversation: You won’t look at tomato juice and vodka the same way again after hearing today’s episode of The Cabin Podcast. Join the Cabin Crew, and guest host, Rick Rose, as we talk about where you can find the wildest Bloody Mary cocktails throughout the state! Some of the destinations mentioned in today’s episode are: Wicked Hop (Milwaukee), West Allis Cheese & Sausage in the Milwaukee Public Market (Milwaukee), Mars Cheese Castle (Kenosha), V&M Campground & Bar (Rice Lake), Sayner Pub (Sayner), Two of a Kind (Dundas), Backhaus Sportsmen Retreat (Wabeno), The Tavern on Central (Florence), Loopy’s Grill & Saloon (Chippewa Falls), Pepi’s Pub & Grill (Racine), RumRunners Pub (Green Bay), Matty’s Bar (New Berlin), and Sobelmans Pub n Grill (Milwaukee).Jolly Good Soda:Make sure to follow Jolly Good Soda on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts (@jollygoodsoda) for all of their fun promotions or to win a “Case of the Mondays” every Monday throughout 2021! Know Your Wisconsin: Pipeline Construction

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Iowa County!Campfire Conversation: It’s officially spring, which means we are ready for baseball season. Of course, Wisconsin is known for our major league team, The Brewers, but we also have an abundance of minor league teams across the state, so you can enjoy a slice of America’s favorite pastime in your backyard. Whether your goal is to enjoy a game on a gorgeous summer night, or if you’re really there to tailgate, we’ve got the details. We sat down with our first guest host, Josh Ostermann, to discuss some of Wisconsin’s Minor League Baseball teams, including: the Beloit Snappers, La Crosse Loggers, Kenosha Kingfish, Green Bay Booyah, Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, Madison Mallards, Milwaukee Milkmen, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Wisconsin Woodchucks, Eau Claire Express, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, and the Lakeshore Chinooks. Behind-the-Scenes: “Off-Road Wisconsin: Tales from the Trails” with Discover Wisconsin Producer, Matt Edgar Jolly Good Soda:Make sure to follow Jolly Good Soda on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts (@jollygoodsoda) for all of their fun promotions or to win a “Case of the Mondays” every Monday throughout 2021! Know Your Wisconsin: UW Systems COVID Response

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Pierce County!Campfire Conversation: It’s a bittersweet day in the Cabin as we record Mariah’s last episode! After 8 amazing years of Discover Wisconsin, she’s heading south to pursue a new opportunity, but we couldn’t let her get away without reviewing her favorite memories, episodes, and experiences on the show. Tune in to hear this final conversation with our co-host, Mariah Haberman. P.S. - this doesn’t mean the end for The Cabin Pod! We are excited to keep bringing you the same weekly Wisconsin content with a variety of new guest hosts. Behind-the-Scenes: Discover Wisconsin kicks off Season 34 in Verona! Our Producer, Jessica Murphy, joins us to discuss the behind-the-scenes fun facts about shooting that episode last summer. Visit Eau Claire: As summer is rolling around, people are starting to plan their vacations/staycations, Visit Eau Claire has road trip itineraries (https://www.visiteauclaire.com/plan/road-trips/) already planned for visitors to jump in the car and make their way to Eau Claire.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Columbia County!Campfire Conversation: Today, the Cabin Crew is hanging out in our capital city. But there’s a lot more to Madison than just a stunning Capitol building on an isthmus and its five surrounding lakes. The crew does a round-robin style show with Eric, Mariah, Susan and Audio Dave revealing their favorite hidden gem restaurants, bars, parks and more! Some of these hidden gems include, Burrito Drive, Le Tigre Lounge, Matz Farmstead Ruins, the UW Geology Museum, Breakwater, Old Sugar Distillery, Hoyt Park, Lake Wingra, The Tornado Steakhouse, The Robin Room, Picnic Point, Nattspil, Mickey’s Tavern, Tenney Park Locks, and more! Wisconsin Counties Association: Learn more about the Wisconsin Counties Association, their role in public health, and how they help Wisconsin succeed during this interview with their Executive Director, Mark O’Connell. Behind the Scenes: Discover Wisconsin kicks off Season 34 in Verona! Our Producer, Jessica Murphy, joins us to discuss the behind-the-scenes fun facts about shooting that episode last summer.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Sawyer County!Campfire Conversation: Wisconsin boasts over 800 miles of shoreline, two gorgeous Great Lakes and 55 unique, historic and picturesque lighthouses. This week on The Cabin Pod, the crew is taking you to the shores for an audio tour of Wisconsin’s most iconic beacons of beauty, including: Wind Point Lighthouse (Racine), North Point Lighthouse (Milwaukee), Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, Cana Island Lighthouse (Baileys Harbor), Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead Lighthouse, Rawley Point (Two Rivers), Bray’s Point (Oshkosh), Kenosha Southport Lighthouse, Superior Entry Lighthouse, (Lake Superior), Devil’s Island Lighthouse (Bayfield), and more!WI in 72: Irish Style Beers in WisconsinJolly Good Soda:Make sure to follow Jolly Good Soda on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts (@jollygoodsoda) for all of their fun promotions and updates! Know Your Wisconsin: Local Government During COVID

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Eau Claire County! Campfire Conversation: A staple in Wisconsin cuisine is none other than our famous cheese curds! Whether you like them fresh or fried, you can be guaranteed to find them at almost every restaurant, bar, or farmer’s market in the dairy state. And if you’re like the Cabin Crew, you’ve been on the hunt to find the best cheese curd in Wisconsin. Tune in to find out a few of our favorites, like: Pioneer Keg (Theresa), Buck & Honeys (Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Monona), The Edge (Chippewa Falls), Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese (Luxemburg), Curd Girl (Madison), Mullins Cheese (Mosinee), Dairy State Cheese (Rudolph), Arena Cheese (Arena), Henning’s Wisconsin Cheese (Kiel), Holland Family Cheese (Thorp), Comstock Creamery (Comstock), Mars Cheese Castle (Kenosha), Wisconsin Cheese Mart (Milwaukee), Sconnie’s Alehouse & Eatery (Schofield), and more!Of course, there are so many more spots to find some delicious cheese curds – let us know your favorite spot by leaving us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935. Buck & Honey’s: If you’re in the Madison area and looking for some ‘Sassy Curds’ make sure to check them out in Sun Prairie, Monona, or Waunakee! Know Your Wisconsin: UW Systems

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Juneau County!Campfire Conversation: Step aside cat lovers: One of the most highly requested podcast episodes has officially arrived! Honestly, we’re a dog-lovin’ bunch here at The Cabin Pod so this one’s a given. Round up your furry friend(s) and press play! We’re hitting up Wisconsin’s most dog-friendly places, including: any Wisconsin State Park, Zymurgy Brewing (Menomonie), the BarleyPop (Madison), Bailey’s Run Vineyard (New Glarus), Iron Horse Hotel (Milwaukee), 3 Sheeps Brewing (Sheboygan), Broken Bat Brewing (Milwaukee), Black Husky Brewing (Milwaukee), Caledonia Dog Park (Caledonia), Granville Dog Park (Milwaukee), Nashotah Park (Nashtah), Paw Print Park and Prairie Knoll (Janesville), Jefferson County Dog Park (near Johnson Creek), The Brewing Projekt (Eau Claire), Jefferson Street Inn (Wausau), Capital Springs Dog Exercise Area (Madison), and more! Plus, there are some great things to do with your dog, like heading to the Kaukauna Dog Park (Kaukauna), Dells Boat Tours, Milwaukee Boat Line Cruises, and S&B Tubing (Albany – Sugar River). Shop Discover Wisconsin: Use code CABIN for 15% off your order at https://shop.discoverwisconsin.com/Know Your Wisconsin: Cancer Care & Research at Marshfield Clinic

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Kenosha County!Campfire Conversation: We could all use a reason to laugh these days, eh? Lucky for us, Wisconsin is home to some pretty hilarious people. In fact, you may be surprised by the number of famous comedians who hail from the heartland. This week, we are shining the spotlight on a few of our favorite funny people!We’re also sharing some of our top spots to enjoy some laugh-out-loud comedy around the state. Some spots include: Comedy on State (Madison), Comedy City (Green Bay), Kenosha Comedy Club, Monkey Business Institute (Madison), Atlas Improv Company (Madison) and the Bonkerz Comedy Club (Milwaukee). Looking for your new favorite energy drink? Look no further than the no added sugar and refreshing flavors from Clutch energy without the extra calories. Know Your Wisconsin: Frank Lloyd Wright

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Kewaunee County!Campfire Conversation: One of the coolest aspects of The Cabin Podcast is the flexibility and creativity behind the kinds of shows we get to do and guests we get to interview. On this episode of The Cabin, we are joined by two special guests to discuss black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship in Wisconsin. We even end the episode with a fan-generated list of black-owned businesses you can support around the badger state!Enjoy this conversation with Discover Wisconsin co-host, Marie Justice, and guest Genia Stevens. You’ll hear all about how she started a successful marketing and media company from her home, then took her passions into the non-profit sector to found Rock County Jumpstart, and more. Plus, Marie and Genia offer great advice to anyone looking to start their own business. You’ll hear why this entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and Forbes columnist is among the Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Marketing, listed in Who’s Who in Social Media, and why she’s been named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders. WI in 72: Black-Owned Business shout-outs throughout Wisconsin (crowdsourced from fans on the Discover Wisconsin social media pages)Get your Jolly Good Soda’s on…now available in Festival Foods! Use code CABIN10 for a 10% discount on all Jolly Good merch at: jollygoodsoda.com. Know Your Wisconsin:Cheese Curds – How They’re Made

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Bayfield County!Campfire Conversation: Wisconsin is known for a lot of things...including some quirky - and sometimes nearly unpronounceable - town names. From Ubet to Ixonia, we are walking through some of the most unusual Wisconsin town names and diving into how each came to be. Some of the weird and quirky Wisconsin town names mentioned in this episode, include: Footville (Rock County), Mishicot (Manitowoc County), Tichigan (Racine County), Weyauwega (Waupaca County), Ubet (Polk County), Bluff Siding (Buffalo County), Wauwatosa (Milwaukee County), Embarrass (Waupaca County), Disco (Jackson County), Pardeeville (Columbia County), Ixonia (Jefferson County), Oconomowoc (Waukesha County), Trempealeau (Trempealeau County), Spread Eagle (Florence County), and more!To learn about more strange town names in Wisconsin, head to our blog and check out this article: http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/25-super-strange-wisconsin-town-names/.WI in 72: Wisconsin Town Names in Other StatesKnow Your Wisconsin: Skijoring

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Pepin County!Campfire Conversation: Happy birthday to us! The Cabin is turning one year old this week. And because we're the giving type, we're here with a birthday surprise for you: Eric and Mariah are sharing their list of Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in Wisconsin. This episode includes the following locations: Holy Hill (Hubertus), Copper Falls State Park (Mellen), Grandad Bluff (La Crosse), John Nolen Drive (Madison), Ellison Bay County Park Bluff (Ellison Bay), the Apostle Islands (Bayfield), Devil’s Lake State Park (Baraboo), Interstate State Park (St. Croix Falls), Great River Road, and Pewits Nest (Baraboo).Have a listen and then give us a shout to let us know which Wisconsin spots are on your list: (608) 909-1935.For more information and to learn more about some of these destinations, head to: http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/10-beautiful-places-wisconsin/.Know Your Wisconsin: Wood Technology Center

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Green Lake County!Campfire Conversation:Our beloved Pack may be done for the season but we're still showing some love to Titletown! Whether you're a football fanatic or not, the Green Bay Area has so much to offer no matter the season. Our listeners also weigh in to address the ultimate QB smackdown. (Will it be Rogers? Or Favre?) The Cabin is excited to be in northeast Wisconsin this week and we implore everyone to come explore this gem of a city with us (except for you, Tom Brady).This episode starts out with Mariah taking us on a tour of the must-see Packer themed locations! These sights and experiences include: the Lambeau Field Stadium Tour, Packers Hall of Fame, Packers Heritage Trail, Packers Training Camp, Packers Family Night, and the Titletown District.Then, Eric walks through everything else that the Green Bay Area has to offer! His list of must-sees includes: Bay Beach Amusement Park, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay Botanical Gardens, the NEW Zoo, the Neville Public Museum, Hazelwood Historic Home Museum, The Automobile Gallery & Event Center, the Meyer Theatre, The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, and Heritage Hill State Park. The breweries mentioned include: Titletown, Copper State, Hinterland, Badger State, Noble Roots, Stillmank, Zambaldi, and AhnapeeGroup Health Trust: Something that we love about Wisconsin is the ability to strike up that ‘work-life’ balance wherever you are. We really take pride in that and Group Health Trust hits this message home. For more information on how to foster overall health and wellness, check out our blog post at: http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/strengthening-your-life-balance/ and read all about it. Know Your Wisconsin: Coloma Training Center

Get ready to muddle your sugar and bitters as you listen in on a conversation starring a Wisconsin staple: the Brandy Old Fashioned. The Cabin Crew reveals some top spots around the state to order Wisconsin’s signature cocktail. The only question you’ll have left to ponder is: Do you prefer yours sweet or sour?The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Grant County!Campfire Conversation: Get ready to muddle your sugar and bitters as you listen in on a conversation starring a Wisconsin staple: the Brandy Old Fashioned. The Cabin Crew reveals some top spots around the state to order Wisconsin’s signature cocktail. The only question you’ll have left to ponder is: Do you prefer yours sweet or sour?Some delicious locations around Wisconsin to check out for your next Old Fashioned, check out the spots mentioned in this episode: Drink Wisconsinbly Pub (Milwaukee), Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (Milwaukee), Sky Club (Plover), Connelly’s Supper Club (Chippewa Falls), Buckhorn Supper Club (Milton), Butterfly Supper Club (Beloit), Driftless Glen Distillery (Baraboo), La Cave inside Le Chateau (La Crosse), Great Northern Distilling (Plover), Copper Crow Distillery (Bayfield), Mark’s East Side (Appleton), The Old Fashioned (Madison), Toby’s Supper Club (McFarland), Sconni’s Alehouse and Eatery (Scofield), McGregror’s Blink Bonnie Supper Club (St. Germain), Ishnala Supper Club (Lake Delton), The Craftsman (Eagle River), and more!Know Your Wisconsin: Power Sports Hub

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Forest County!Campfire Conversation: The Cabin Crew is heading east to Wisconsin’s largest city: Milwaukee! In a city so vibrant and one-of-a-kind, you can’t see everything worthwhile in a week, let alone its many hidden gems. Eric takes the lead this week with his list of little-known Milwaukee destinations that you have to check out during your next visit. Some of the hidden gems listed in this episode include: Pryor Avenue Iron Well (Bay View), Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (Bay View), At Random Cocktail Lounge (Bay View), Koz’s Mini Bowl (South Side), Lake Park, North Point Lighthouse, and Lake Park Bistro (Lakefront), Swing Park (Holton St. Bridge), Grohmann Museum (East Town), Kochanski’s Concertina Bar (Burnham Park), the Jackson Street Grill, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block, South Shore Park Beer Garden and Shore Drive, Hubbard Park Lodge & Beer Garden (Hubbard Park), Zocalo Food Park (6th Street), Havenwoods State Forest, and more! Plus, Mariah asked some Discover Wisconsin fans on social media who also listed these places as their favorite Milwaukee hidden gems: Doctor’s Park, the Journeyman Rooftop Bar, Santino’s Little Italy, Brew City Brand, La Masa Empanada Bar, Barnacle Bud’s, and more! Behind-the-Scenes: We chat about all thingsRichland Center with cinematographer, Teddy Maier! This includes, the Richland Center Architecture Tour, the Foot Bridge, Oakwood Fruit Farm, Lonesome Milling, Woods Bar & Grill, Frank Hills Effigy Mounds, and more. Make sure to leave us a rating and review in Apple podcasts, or leave us a voice message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Wisconsin Wellness: Group Health Trust is helping us look out for the health and wellness of Wisconsinites. Today we discuss the importance of diagnosing symptoms in childhood asthma and identifying are some risk factors. For more information, head to our blog to read more at: http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/childhood-asthma/. Know Your Wisconsin: World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, WI

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Dunn County!Campfire Conversation:This episode is all about Wisconsin’s best winter hiking destinations, which we certainly have no shortage of! When people picture ‘hiking’ in their heads, it’s usually a big summer scene or in a state park, but don’t sleep on the opportunity to get outside for some fantastic hiking destinations this winter. Take a look at the winter frost outside and map out the winter hiking trails you need to hit this year. Hiking destinations the Cabin Crew listed included: The Ice Age Trail, Gibraltar Rock (Columbia County), Straight Lake State Park and Willow River (Polk County), Dells of the Eau Claire County Park (Marathon County), Devil’s Lake State Park (Baraboo), Tower Hill State Park (Spring Green), Lapham Peak State Park (Delafield), Timms Hill County Park (Ogema), Wyalusing State Park (Prairie du Chien), Kangaroo Lake (Baileys Harbor), Natural Bridge State Park (North Freedom), Bayfield Ice Caves (Apostle Islands), and the Lion’s Den Gorge (Grafton/Port Washington). Leave us a voice message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop! Head to justcoffee.coop to check them out today.

2020 has been a lot of things...including the launch of The Cabin Podcast! This brand new endeavor for the Discover Wisconsin crew was fun, exciting, challenging, and allowed us to branch out in Wisconsin in all new ways. As we come to the end of the year, the Cabin Crew is bringing you a review of the top 10 most downloaded podcast episodes of 2020.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Crawford County!Campfire Conversation: This week, we are talking about Wisconsin’s most incredible architecture, which isn’t hard to find -- and not just because we are the home state to legendary architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The crew discusses their favorite architecture landmarks to visit, including: Taliesin (Spring Green), the SC Johnson Wax Headquarters (Racine), the Milwaukee Art Museum (Milwaukee), Milwaukee City Hall (Milwaukee), the Pabst Theater (Milwaukee), the Riverside Theatre (Milwaukee), the Mabel Tainter Theatre (Menomonie), the AL Ringling Theatre (Baraboo), the Meyer Theatre (Green Bay), St. Josaphat’s Basilica & St. Joan of Arc Chapel (Milwaukee), Mitchell Building & Grain Exchange (Milwaukee), The Octagon House (Watertown), Oneida County Courthouse (Rhinelander), Oconto County Courthouse (Oconto), Lincoln County Courthouse (Merrill), Manitowoc County Courthouse (Manitowoc), Grant County Courthouse (Lancaster), Green County Courthouse (Monroe), Polk County Courthouse (Balsam Lake), the Mecikalski Building (Pelican Lake), and House on the Rock (Spring Green). Leave us a voice message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop! Head to justcoffee.coop to check them out today. Make sure to mark down Beloit as the next Wisconsin town you need to visit! Their downtown area has been revitalized over the last few years and has so many great places for you to eat, drink, and stay.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association.This week we are switching things up and bringing you an outstanding guest interview! To celebrate this festive time, we thought we’d give you all a gift. The gift of Charlie Berens, that is. Tune in to hear Mariah interview one of the funniest guys in Wisconsin and have it put a smile on your face! Now, keep ‘er movin’. *Note this episode of The Cabin Podcast is a re-broadcast from our in-person interview with Charlie in 2018. To watch the full video, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiMuWuLayZo and head to our YouTube channel.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Clark County!Campfire Conversation: We are officially in the swing of winter, which means it’s time for another seasonal check-in! The crew took a few moments to reflect on their fall intentions and set new goals for their winter bucket lists. From snowy activities, to county and state parks, and even a heated debate over eggnog, we covered it all. Dear Abbey: We’re joined this week by our Discover Wisconsin social media extraordinaire, Abbey Stecker for another edition of “Dear Abbey” to answer some fan-submitted questions! Make sure to leave us a rating and review in Apple podcasts, or leave us a voice message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop! Head to justcoffee.coop to check them out today. If you’re looking for something fun to do this January, make sure to grab your ticket for the 58th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River happening January 14 – 17th, 2021. Tickets can be found at: https://derbycomplex.com/shop/. Know Your Wisconsin: Winter Shooting Sports

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Barron County!Campfire Conversation: Our Campfire Conversation this week is talking about some of the most famous gangster hideouts in Wisconsin! If you’re a history buff, you’ll want to mark these destinations down as a ‘must-see’, including: Little Bohemia Lodge (Manitowish Waters), Dillman’s Bay Resort (Lac du Flambeau), the Norwood Pines Supper Club (Minocqua), Al Capone’s House (Brookfield), Al Capone’s Summer Home (Hayward), Water’s Edge/French Country Inn (Lake Geneva), Lake View Resort (Oconomowoc/Summit area), and Shipwreck’s Brewery (Egg Harbor). WI in 72: Candlelight Hikes Leave us a voice message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop! Head to justcoffee.coop to check them out today.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Manitowoc County!Campfire Conversation: Our Campfire Conversation this week is all about where to hit the slopes this winter to ski and snowboard your way across Wisconsin. Here are some of our ski and snowboarding spot recommendations: Sunburst Winter Sports Park (Kewaskum), Granite Peak (Wausau), Little Switzerland (Slinger), Cascade Mountain (Portage), Wilmot Mountain (Wilmot), Mt. Ashwabay (Bayfield/Washburn), Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area (Merrillan), Keyes Peak (Florence), Tyrol Basin (Mt. Horeb), Grand Geneva (Lake Geneva), Devil’s Head (Merrimac)WI in 72: Holiday Light Shows Know Your Wisconsin:Precision MedicineLeave us a message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and we just might feature it on a future episode.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop! Head to justcoffee.coop to check them out today.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Richland County!Campfire Conversation: Our Campfire Conversation this week is all about luxurious destinations to explore across Wisconsin. Here are some of our recommendations: Canoe Bay (Chetek), Sundara Inn (Dells), Osthoff Resort (Elkhart Lake), The American Club (Kohler), The Grand Geneva (Lake Geneva), The Edgewater (Madison), Charmant (La Crosse), The Ironworks Hotel (Beloit), Blue Harbor (Sheboygan), The Lodge Kohler (Green Bay), Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee), The Delafield Hotel (Delafield), Four Seasons Island Resort (Miscauno Island).Know Your Wisconsin: Snowmobiling TrailsLeave us a message! You can call and leave us a voicemail at (608) 909-1935 and me just might feature it on a future episode.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Rusk County!Campfire Conversation: Our Campfire Conversation this week is all about Wisconsin in the Movies! Many people don't realize just how many times Wisconsin comes up on the big screen, here are some notable mentions: Bridesmaids, Titanic, Public Enemies, Anchorman, Wayne's World, Dogma, The Blues Brothers, Back To School, Chain Reaction.Know Your Wisconsin: SnowshoeingLeave us a message! Give us a call at (608) 909-1935‬ and we might feature it on the show.Don't forget to use code CABIN10 to receive 10% off your purchase from Just Coffee Coop!

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Fond du Lac county!Campfire Conversation: The Wisconsin restaurant scene is one with a rich history and unbelievable dining. Here are some of our top picks for legacy restaurants that have remarkable histories: Quivey’s Grove (Fitchburg), The Del-Bar (Dells), Piggy’s (La Crosse), Trempealeau Hotel, Mader’s (Milwaukee), Al Johnson’s (Sister Bay), Red Circle Inn (Nashotah), B.J. Wentker’s (Burlington), Kurtz’s (Two Rivers), Mullins Dairy Bar & Zwieg’s, (Watertown), Union House Hotel (De Pere).Know Your Wisconsin: Snow Kiting

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Waupaca County!Campfire Conversation: Where exactly do the Wisconsin Northwoods begin? This long debated questions has our hosts duking it. We're also covering some of our favorite spots to visit in all 4 seasons, the best outdoor recreation activities, and our own childhood memories from taking trips Up North.Know Your Wisconsin: Angel On My Shoulder

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Oconto county. Campfire Conversation: It's Hallo-week so we're wrapping October up with our third and final edition of Haunted Wisconsin, all about ghost towns. If you haven't gathered this already, Wisconsin is a much spookier place than many people realize, here are some of the states spookiest towns: Pendarvis, Belmont, Cooksville, Ulao and Port Ulao, Couderay, Dover, Caryville, Sugar Bush and Williamsonville. Know Your Wisconsin: The Living Machine

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Lafayette County.Campfire Conversation: We're back with volume 2 of Haunted Wisconsin ! This week Mariah, Eric, and Audio Dave will each be telling the story of an unsolved mystery that took place right in our backyard. We're covering these 3 mysteries: Poverty Island Treasure, The Tallman Family Story, and Mary Schlais.Behind-the-Scenes: Following that spooky conversation we're headed to Menomonie with one of our videographers from this episode, Andrew Natvig! Know Your Wisconsin: Forest & Habitat Recreation

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Douglas County.Campfire Conversation: It's October and we're bringing you spooky content all month long! This week we're talking about some of the most haunted places across the state. Here are some of our favorites: The Pfister (Milwaukee), Dead by Dawn Dead & Breakfast (Manitowoc), Shaker's Cigar Bar (Milwaukee), Maribel Caves Hotel (Manitowoc), Summerwind / Lamont Mansion (Land O’ Lakes), Weary Road (Evansville), Chances Restaurant in Rochester (Racine County), Dells Ghost Boat Tour (Wisconsin Dells), Whitewater.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Portage County. Campfire Conversation: It's all about Supper Clubs today on The Cabin! We're back with another edition of Wisconsin's Best Bites focused on this Wisconsin staple. Here are some (not all) of our top picks: Ishnala (Lake Delton), Jake’s (Menomonie), Toby’s (McFarland), Blink Bonnie’s (St. Germain), Tornado Steak House (Madison), Butterfly Supper Club (Beloit), Lehman’s Supper Club (Rice Lake), The Wisco (LeRoy), Swartzendruber Supper Club (Antigo) The Hob Nob (Racine), Black Angus (Prairie du Chien).Behind-the-Scenes: We're revisiting an episode that premiered this past January - Oneida Nation! Our hosts discuss the episode as well as the of the fascinating history of the Oneida Nation.Know Your Wisconsin: Potosi Brewing

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Vernon County. Campfire Conversation: This week is all about craft breweries and we're calling it Brew-Sconsin! Here are some of our favs: New Glarus Brewing Co. (New Glarus), Leinenkugel’s (Chippewa Falls), Central Waters Brewing Co. (Amherst), Stevens Point Brewery (SP), Wisconsin Brewing Company (Verona), Potosi Brewery & the National Brewery Museum (Potosi), Brewfinity (Oconomowoc), Pearl Street Brewery (La Crosse), Badger State Brewing (Green Bay), Lakefront Brewing (Milwaukee), Hinder Brewing (Waupaca), Karben 4 Brewing (Madison).Know Your Wisconsin: Cave of the Mounds

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Lincoln County! Campfire Conversation: Fall has officially arrived! With summer officially behind us, the crew is taking a moment to look back on their favorite memories, what they wish they did and what activities they're most looking for forward to this fall. Dear Abbey: We're joined this week by our Discover Wisconsin social media specialist Abbey Stecker! Tune in to hear which fan submitted questions we answered this week.Know Your Wisconsin: WaterX

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Polk County.Campfire Conversation: We're getting ready to jump into fall so we're here to kick things off with some fun fall day trip ideas! Here are our top picks: Flyght’s Fieldstones (Coloma), Skelly’s Farm Market (Janesville), Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery (Stockholm), Apple Holler (Sturtevant), Mommsen’s Produce Patch (Rice Lake), Seaquist Orchards (Sister Bay), Meuer Farm and into the Manitowoc Food & Beverage Trail, Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago), Ecker’s Apple Farm & Elmaro Winery (Trempealeau).Know Your Wisconsin: The Living Machine

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Marquette County. Campfire Conversation: This week's Campfire Conversation comes highly requested from our listeners, we're talking scenic drives to view the BEST fall colors. Here are our recommendations: Highway 77 from Minong to Mellen, part of the Great Divide Scenic Highway through the North Woods, Highway 107 along the Wisconsin River from Merrill to Tomahawk, Highway 86 west from Tomahawk to Timms Hill, Up the road from Wausau into Rib Mountain State Park up to Granite Peak, Highway 131 through the Driftless, along the 11 crossings of the Kickapoo River and through the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Highway 101 through Florence County, between Florence and US 8, Lake Superior Scenic Byway (Hwy 13) - Falls colors on the Bayfield Peninsula tour. Start in Ashland and make your way north of Bayfield to Brule River State Forest, The “Hilltop Tour” - Wausau (Rib Mt State Park) → Ogema (Timms Hill) → Neillsville (The Highground), Black River State Forest, Lake Geneva - Snake Road! (Also 20 miles of rustic roads: 11, 12 and 36).Behind-the-Scenes: The BTS segment is BACK this week! There is a new episode of Discover Wisconsin all about Minocqua coming out and we're joined by Motion Media Manager, Teddy Maier to dive into this episode. Know Your Wisconsin: The Highground

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Jackson County.Campfire Conversation: This week's Campfire Conversation is going to be intense, we're having our first showdown; Wisconsin Coasts: East vs. West. Mariah and Ellen defend the West while Eric and #AudioDave root for the East. Each team will put forth their best recommendations for the following topics: best destination, best day trip, best food, best event, historic destination, and best view. Who will win? You can be the judge of that. Know Your Wisconsin: Ashland Murals

The Cabin Podcast is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Oneida County.Campfire Conversation: Today we're covering something that has been making a welcome resurgence during the era of social distancing, we're talking about Wisconsin Drive-In Movie Theatres! Here are some of our favorites: Big Sky (Wisconsin Dells), Stardust Drive-In (Chetek), Starlite 14 (Richland Center), Highway 18 Outdoor (Jefferson), Skyway Drive-In (Fish Creek), Field of Scenes (Freedom), Goetz Sky Vu Drive-In (Monroe), Chilton Twilight Outdoor Theatre (Chilton), Duck Pond Drive-In (Madison), Moonlight Outdoor Theatre (Shawano), Majestic Cinema of Brookfield (Waukesha). Know Your Wisconsin: Pheasant Branch Conservancy

The Cabin Podcast is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Calumet County.Campfire Conversation: This week we're getting romantic, here are our suggestions for Wisconsin's Most Romantic Getaways. Our top picks are: Lake Geneva, Hudson, Bayfield, Sheboygan County (Kohler > Plymouth > Elkhart Lake), Trempealeau/Great River Road, Mineral Point, La Crosse, Green Bay.Know Your Wisconsin: Land Trusts

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Burnett county.Campfire Conversation: This week we're bringing back another edition of Wisconsin's Best Bites, all about food trucks. Here are some of our favorites: Curd Girl (Madison), Gouda Girls (MKE), Lola’s Lunchbox (Phillips), Bee’s Ice Cream Truck - (New Richmond), Taqueria Maldonado's (Green Bay), Davis Dogs (Eau Claire), Urban Street Bistro (Wausau), Gabriel's Taqueria (Oconomowoc), El Tapatio (MKE).Hidden Gems: We're talking our favorite (secret) places in Wisconsin: Tiffany Stone Bridge - (Shopiere), Chatty Belle and WCCN (World's Fair Pavilion, Neillsville), Ableman Gorge (Rock Springs), Cathedral Pines (Lakewood), Beckman Mill (Beloit), The Shops of Water Street (Princeton), Elvis karate fight plaque (Madison), Gary Gygax memorial (Lake Geneva).Know Your Wisconsin: Cellulose Products

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Buffalo County. Campfire Conversation: Farm-to-Fork dining has continued to expand over the past few years as people across Wisconsin recognize the value and importance of shopping and dining local We're going to cover a few of our favorite farm-to-fork spots: Suncrest Gardens Pizza Farm (Cochrane), Vino in the Valley (Maiden Rock), Nelson Stone Barn (Nelson), Campo di Bella (Mt Horeb), Meuer Farm near (Chilton), Driftless Cafe (Viroqua), Kraus House (Whitewater).Hidden Gems: Welcome to our brand new segment Hidden Gems! We know how much you guys love knowing about lowkey locations and secret spots to visit with your family and friends. Each week we'll dive into a different kind of Wisconsin Hidden Gem, this week is all about Hidden Gems that are the best spots to be socially distant. Here are our top picks: SE WI: Paradise Springs Nature Trail (Eagle), NE WI: Door County Land Trust (Sturgeon Bay), NW WI: CAMBA Trail System - Gravity Cavity (Seeley), SW WI: Ocooch Mountains (Richland Center), Fragrant Isle (Washington Island), Grant Park paths (South Milwaukee), Superior Falls and the trails of the Montreal River (WI-MI border).Know Your Wisconsin: Gibson Guitar Town

Welcome to a SPECIAL episode of The Cabin Podcast. We know it's not Tuesday but on this special minisode our hosts Eric Paulsen and Mariah Haberman are covering each of their top 5 favorite moments from filming Discover Wisconsin. Eric:Whitewater rafting on the Menomonee River (Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County)Fishing and shore lunch in Kenosha (Kenosha - Life on the Lake Side)Pioneer Village in Reedsburg (Reedsburg - A Hub of Fun for Everyone)Arctic Warrior-ing in St. Germain (Wisconsin's Winter Wonderlands)Diners, Drive-Ins, Dairy Bars with other cast members (Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dairy Bars)Mariah:Waterskied behind a plane on Lake ArrowheadWas an actual rodeo clown in River FallsGot my motorcycle license (Bike Nights and Fall Sights in Southeastern Wisconsin)Barrel Raced in Buffalo County (Water Trails of the Driftless)Met my boyfriend on the Black River (Water Trails of the Driftless)

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Door County!Campfire Conversation: We're doing our first Wisconsin Deep Dive, this segment will be about all of our favorite spots to eat, play, and enjoy in Door County. Play: shipwrecks, 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks / 19 county parks, water sports, art and shopping, theaters sunsets, Kayaking, biking in Peninsula State Park or on Washington Island, hiking at Cave Point & Whitefish Dunes, exploring Bjorklunden (a hidden gem), winery tours, The Ridges Sanctuary, Sister Bay beaches. Eat: White Gull Inn, Wickman House (Ellison Bay), Wilson’s iconic, Donny’s Glidden Lodge, Husby’s, Al Johnson’s, Wild Tomato.Know Your Wisconsin: Aztalan State Park

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Vilas County.Campfire Conversation: 2020 is a year and a summer like never before, this week we're breaking down some of favorite camping destinations so you can get outside and enjoy the summer! Our top picks: Rustic Timbers Campground & RV Park, Governor Thompson State Park, Wyalusing State Park, Kohler-Andrae State Park, Bayfield County Yurts, Rock Island State Park, The Pod Up North, Yellowstone Lake State Park.Pro Tips!Pack in, pack out!Put away all food at nightHow to make the perfect snuggle wagonDon't forget a headlampBring Reese's for your smoresBe a good neighborBehind-The-Scenes: We've lifted the curtain on the world of production on episode 23 with Senior Editor Sam Troz, and this week we're taking it a step further! Audio Dave is ready to break down Audio Engineering and how it changes an episode of Discover Wisconsin. Know Your Wisconsin: Domed Schools

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Shawano County.Campfire Conversation: With dozens of wineries scattered across the state we're finally covering Wine-Sconsin. Here are some of our top picks: Bailey's Run (New Glarus), Danzinger Vineywards (Alma), Villa Bellezza (Pepin), Fawn Creek Winery (Wisconsin Dells), Wollersheim Winery (Prairie du Sac), Northleaf Winery (Milton), Simon Creek Winery & Door Peninsula Winery (Carlsville), Parallel 44 (Kewaunee), River Bend Winery (Chippewa Falls). Behind-The-Scenes: We're welcoming Discover Wisconsin Social Media Specialist to The Cabin, Abbey Stecker! Abbey is in charge of all Discover Wisconsin social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest), and she joins to help our hosts answer some fan questions. Best Place to Kayak?What are the best towns for locally made arts, crafts, and foods?What are the places you take your friends or family that are visiting out of state?Best TV show/movie to be based in Wisconsin?Are there any personally favorite locations/topics/events of the hosts and the crew that Discover WI has not done an episode on yet?Know Your Wisconsin: Blow Down Logging

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Ozaukee County.Campfire Conversation: This week we're talking Wisconsin's Best Bites - Drive In Edition. Mullin’s Short Stop (Columbus), Arty & Ed’s (Oshkosh), The Kiltie, Oconomowoc, Wayne’s Drive-In, Cedarburg, The Albatross, Washington Island, The Spot, Kenosha, Andy’s Drive-In, Kenosha, Gus’ Drive-In, East Troy, Annie’s Burger Town, Elkhorn, Charlie’s Drive-In, Greenville, Dick’s Drive-In, Kaukauna, The Drive-In, Grantsburg (sister location in Taylors Falls, MN), Rumble Seats, Spring Green.Behind-the-Scenes: We're lifting the curtain this week and we're joined by Discover Wisconsin Senior Editor Sam Troz to dive into the world of post production. Once the footage is acquired and the episode outline is set, it's officially time for the edit to start. Interested in learning more about editing? Check out these resources: Rocket Jump Film School and linda.com.Know Your Wisconsin: County Airports

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Outagamie County.Campfire Conversation: This one is for all of the Wisconsin history buffs, today we're talking about the best Wisconsin towns to visit to dive into your love of history.War of 1812 Battle at Prairie du Chien (Villa Louis)Feuding separate towns that eventually became Milwaukee by 1846 (Juneautown, Kilbourntown, Walkers Point)Sputnik piece crash-landing in Manitowoc in 1962Peshtigo Fire (same day as Chicago Fire: October 8, 1871)Blues Music History in Grafton and Port Washington (Paramount Records)Pepin County - The legend of the Maiden RockJanesville/Milton Area - Rock County Behind-the-Scenes: This weeks BTS segment is going to be a little different now that we're officially out of Season 33 premiere season. But, we are joined by Series Producer Jessica Murphy and Motion Media Manager Teddy Maier to talk highlights.Know Your Wisconsin: Dirt Track Racing

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Brown County. Campfire Conversation: We're talking Iconic Wisconsin Bars today, here are some of our top picks: Monarch Public House, Nelsen's Hall, Clio's, Wolski's Tavern, The Plaza, The Kollege Klub, Kathie's Stage Door Pub, Tom's Burned Down Cafe, Safe House.Behind-The-Scenes: Today we're joined by Ben and Nicki Peterson, these two were featured in a segment of Beyond Dairy 2.0. The Petersons are 5th generation dairy farmers (Four Cubs Farm) they take care of around 1,000 cows! Brickfield Brewing was created in 2018 and is run by the Petersons, they source a lot of their own ingredients from their farm. Know Your Wisconsin: Holiday Music Motel

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we are featuring Winnebago county. Campfire Conversation: Trying to plan a Wisconsin Road Trip but not sure where to start or where to go? Here are some of our suggestions: Wisconsin Scenic Byway: State Highway 60, The Great River Road, Highway 42, Highway 131. We're highlighting some great road trip stops that you can do in a day or take your time and span the trip the entire weekend! Behind-The-Scenes: This week we're joined by Jack Taylor to talk about Tomah! Jack Taylor gives us an inside look into his background before we dive into Tomah Wisconsin. The local farmers market, Music on Milwaukee, shopping, exploring the area with the DW crew. All roads lead to Tomah. Know Your Wisconsin: Sled Dogs

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Langlade County.Campfire Conversation: No one questions the beauty of Wisconsin but have you taken a trip to these picturesque spots? Here are some of our favorites: Camp Wandawega in Elkhorn, Rib Mountain, Milwaukee Art Museum, Taliesin, House on the Rock, Roche-A-Cri State Park, the ruins at Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Ashland Mural Tour, Lions Gorge.Behind-The-Scenes: She was our very first podcast guest and now she's back! We're welcoming Taylor Carruthers back to The Cabin to talk about a new DW episode that we worked on with the Wisconsin Land Trust Days.Know Your Wisconsin: Watershed