Hidden Gems: Portage and Baraboo
What do the Ringling Brothers, the Girl Scouts, and scrap metal museums all have in common? They’re all historic gems waiting for you in Portage and Baraboo! But we don’t stop there, we dig into the hidden gems of these amazing central Wisconsin towns with area native, Jessica Hammer. Plus, we end the show talking about some amazing fall activities to do in Oshkosh, St. Germain, and more!
The Cabin · Eric Paulsen, Dave Janus, Susan Fochs, Jessica Hammer, Amy Albright
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Show Notes
The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Chippewa County; https://bit.ly/3jU2ekP
Campfire Conversation: What do the Ringling Brothers, the Girl Scouts, and scrap metal museums all have in common? They’re all historic gems waiting for you in Portage and Baraboo! But we don’t stop there, we dig into the hidden gems of these amazing central Wisconsin towns with area native, Jessica Hammer. Some hidden gems discussed in the episode include: The Portage Canal, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, Historic Indian Agency House, Portage House of Clocks, Popcorn Corner, Broadway Diner, Ochsner Park & Zoo, Dr. Evermor’s Sculpture Park, Museum of Badger Army Ammunition, Man Mound Park, Tamarack Pizza, Baraboo’s New Life Lavender Farm, Pewit’s Nest & Parfrey’s Glen, Ski Hi Fruit Farm, and more!
Visit Oshkosh: Hear about the must-do fall activities in the ‘Event City’ with Amy Albright: Executive Director at Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau; https://bit.ly/2Sy710v
St. Germain: For more fall activities in the Northwoods check out events like The Colorama Festival and the 33rd Annual Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament in St. Germain; https://bit.ly/3mxb5XF
Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E
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