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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

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Marathon County.Campfire Conversation: We're covering some of our favorite kid-friendly trip ideas, summer is here and we want you to get out and enjoy all of the wonders of Wisconsin. Here are some of our picks: Tons of amazing Wisconsin zoos, Children's Museums, Lambeau Field, Discovery World, Wisconsin Dells Duck Tours, Circus World, Little A-merrick-A, Tommy Bartlett Exploratory, Camping for the Fun of it.Behind-The-Scenes: For the first time we've got 3 yes, THREE Discover Wisconsin hosts, Eric and Mariah are joined by Marie who hosted the Egg Harbor & Sturgeon Bay episode. Marie a Wisconsin transplant from Illinois got to explore tons of outdoor activities, paddle boarding, downtown Sturgeon Bay, live music, local restaurants, tall ships festival, eggy bikes to explore the town.Know Your Wisconsin: Family Farms

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Washington County. Campfire Conversation: We're talking beaches! North and South Beach (Sheboygan), Kohler-Andrae State Park Beach (Sheboygan), North Beach (Racine), Schoolhouse Beach (Washington Island), Bradford Beach (Milwaukee), Julian Bay Singing Sands (Stockton Island), Pettibone Beach (La Crosse), Big Bay Beach at Town Park (Madeline Island). Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're finally joined by a guest! Discover Wisconsin videographer Andrew Natvig joins our hosts to discuss the new West Bend episode of Discover Wisconsin. Candyman on Main, Laughing Mountain Gourmet Popcorn, Germanfest, Thursday Night Music on Main, Tochi Ramen, The Norbert - small plates, Museum of Wisconsin Art, Eisenbahn State Trail, Dirty Ninja Mud Run. Know Your Wisconsin: Aquaculture

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association, this week we're featuring Sheboygan County. Campfire Conversation: This week we're talking about some legendary celebrities that hail from Wisconsin, there are more than you may think! We're talking about: Mark Ruffalo, Butch Vig, Liberace, Jane Wiedlin, Les Paul, Steve Miller, Harry Houdini, Willem Dafoe, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jane Kaczmarek, Al Jarreau, Dick Trickle, Jim Lovell, Seymour Cray, Kurtwood Smith, Gene Wilder, JJ Watt, Chris Farley. Behind-the-Scenes: We’re taking it wayyyy back, and talking about Old World Wisconsin. For centuries, people left old worlds for a new life in Wisconsin. They faced unfamiliar landscapes and languages, learned to establish farms and communities, and blended the old with the new. Here are some of our favorite spots and activities: 1880s High Wheel Bikes, Blacksmithing, Historical Baseball Games, Collecting Eggs, Historical Chores, Historical Beer Brewing, Kettle Moraine Trail. Know Your Wisconsin: County Parks

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association, this week we're featuring Trempealeau County.Campfire Conversation: This week is all about the wonders of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to so many remarkable destinations that we know we can't cover them all, so here are a few of our favorites: Niagara Escarpment, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Gravity Hill, Devil's Lake State Park, Driftless Area.Behind-the-Scenes: We're headed to Fort Atkinson for a new episode of Discover Wisconsin. We'll be covering: The history of Fort Atkinson, Historic Water Tower, Effigy Mounds, Hoard Historical Museum & National Dairy Shrine, Dorothy Carnes Park, Glacial River Bike Trail, Jones Market, Rock River, Poyer Orchards Farm Market, Steffen's Orchard, Haumerson's Pond, The Stagecoach Inn, Fireside Theatre, Cafe Carpe.Know Your Wisconsin: Sphagnum Moss

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association, this week we're featuring Racine County.Campfire Conversation: We're aware that many festivals that are staples every year have been canceled due to COVID-19 but we still want to highlight some of our favorite ones. Summerfest (Milwaukee), Paddlequest (Stevens Point), Bacon Bash (River Falls), Wisconsin State Fair (West Allis), Beef-A-Rama (Minocqua), Wisconsin Wife Carrying Contest (Monona). Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're covering a new episode of Discover Wisconsin visiting some incredible spots in the Stoughton area. Syttende Mai Festival, Norwegian Heritage Center, Coffee Break Festival, Fosdal Home Bakery, Lake Kegonsa State Park, Stoughton Opera House, Diakonos Designs, Gazebo Musikk, Abel Contemporary Gallery, Stoughton Village Players Theater.Know Your Wisconsin: Barn Quilts

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association, this week we're featuring Milwaukee County.Campfire Conversation: We're talking about a variety of cool caves to explore: Crystal Cave, Cave of the Mounds, Eagle Cave, Cave Tours at Ledge View Nature Center, Apostle Islands Sea Caves, Cave Point County Park.Behind-the-Scenes: This week our BTS segment is about a new Discover Wisconsin episode: Destination Dairy, and we're covering these great locations: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, National Historic Cheesemaking Center, Cedar Grove Cheese Factory, Nasonville Dairy.Know Your Wisconsin: Pollinators

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Chippewa County.Campfire Conversation: In honor of Earth Day we want to highlight the importance of conservation and protecting the natural beauty of Wisconsin. Here are some of our favorite state parks to get out and visit once the stay at home order is lifted: Interstate State Park, Hartman Creek State Park, Wildcat Mountain State Park, Lakeshore State Park, Kettle Moraine State Park, Copper Culture State Park.Behind-The-Scenes: This segment is all about a new episode of Discover Wisconsin covering some incredible stops to check out in Johnson Creek: Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, Hi-Way Harry's Steakhouse, The Pine Cone, Milford Hills, Aztalan State Park.Know Your Wisconsin: Wisconsin Walking Tours

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Waushara County.Campfire Conversation: We're talking about our favorite and oddest roadside attractions across the state. World's Largest Musky (Hayward), World's Largest Penny (Woodruff), World's Largest Bicyclist (Sparta), World's Largest 6 Pack (La Crosse), World's Largest Talking Cow (Neillsville), World’s Largest Round Barn (Marshfield), Jurustic Park (Marshfield), Bronze Fonz (Milwaukee).Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're talking about a new episode of Discover Wisconsin all about some of the states Military Tributes. Military Veterans Museum & Education Center (Oshkosh), EAA, The Highground (Neillsville) and Village of Camp Douglas/Volk Field Air National Guard Base.Know Your Wisconsin: Curling

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association. This week we're featuring Jefferson County. Campfire Conversation: We're chasing waterfalls! Cascade Falls and Geiger Falls (Osceola), Granite Quarry Falls (Montello), Stephens Falls (Dodgeville), Amnicon Falls State Park SE of Superior, Big Manitou and the twin Little Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park south of Superior, Lost Creek Falls, Menomonee Falls - tiny, but they named a whole town after it, 12-foot Falls and a host of others in Marinette County.Behind-the-Scenes: This week it's all about Dodgeville: Iowa County Historical Society Museum, Folklore Village (Fall Swedish Festival), Quality Bakery (known for their chocolate Bismarcks), Bob's Bitchin' BBQ, Grilled Cheese Championship, Rivalry with Mineral Point to become the County Seat, Dodgeville Chronicle (Newspaper that's been around since the 1800s, still locally owned by the same family), Walnut Hollow, Bloomfield Prairie - Grassland nature preserve.*NO Wisconsin in 72 due to COVID-19Know Your Wisconsin: Waste Management

This is the first episode of The Cabin recorded not in our studio, but remotely! We understand the audio is a little different than it normally is but we appreciate your patience as we continue to record for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association. This week we're featuring Dodge County.Campfire Conversation: Fodder for the family: quirky town names (Waunakee, Oconomowoc, Pound, Grand Rapids/Wisconsin Rapids), things that were invented in WI (the hamburger and the ice cream sundae), Egg Harbor, first government to lay out a number system of roads and highways.Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're featuring Dodge County! Marsh Haven Nature Center, Rock River Scenic Water Trail, Gold Star Memorial Trail, Octagon House, America's first Kindergarten, Civil war reenactments in Watertown, Great Beaver Paddle Festival on Beaver Dam Lake, City of Sculptures! *NO Wisconsin in 72 this week due to COVID-19Know Your Wisconsin: Sauk Rails to Trails