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The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: 

The opening discussion reflected on Groundhog Day results, including Punxsutawney Phil vs Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog (the official one, according to Congress.) The groundhog is a legendary animal for Wisconsin to some extent because of that. Once the Campfire Conversation got underway, discussions started on real Wisconsin animals as Ramsay went over some of the state records for sizes of deer, bears, a variety of fish, and more. We discussed Boone & Crockett scores, which develops the standards for records and awards for animals. Eric, Ana, Josh, and Ramsay then ventured into animal lore: land, sea, and sky creatures that are and have been myths - but possibly real - in Wisconsin history. Sea serpents in Lake Mendota in Madison; Devil's Lake outside Baraboo; Pepi, the Lake Pepin Monster of the Mississippi River; a Lake Winnebago Monster; and the Tyranena legend in Lake Mills with the Rock Lake Monster. The word “Pleasiosaur” comes up a lot. We then moved to the sky as Ramsay discussed the legend of thunderbirds; and then hit terra ferma with stories about the Windigo, the Hodag, and more on land.

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Jefferson County: Located along the Madwaukee Corridor between Milwaukee and Madison, Jefferson County boasts over 130 miles of paddle trails on 8 different rivers and streams, providing opportunities for paddlers of all levels.   Take in lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants and pubs along the way. The county is a hub of bicycle manufacturing and home of Trek Bicycle; Jefferson County’s 60 miles of paved and gravel bike paths are a must see for a scenic tour of the rural landscapes, offering seamless connections to communities. For outdoor winter fun, check out the counties 225 miles of snowmobile Trails, 14 miles of groomed cross country ski trails, ice fishing tournaments, and the famous Knickerbacher Ice Festival. The regions lakes offer exceptional fishing and boating opportunities on over 13,000 acres of lakes. One of the states largest and most celebrated dog parks is a must see for those traveling with their furry companions through the county. A Wisconsin staple, don’t forget to book a show at the world famous Fireside Theatre. There’s even the little Concord Zoo, a small zoo/animal area literally behind a Mobil station and the Concord General Store, right off I-94. Find out more at https://enjoyjeffersoncounty.com/.

Best Western Hotels, with five hotels in Wisconsin’s southeast region, with locations in Waukesha, Germantown, Kenosha, and two in Milwaukee – both Best Western PLUS locations with one right by the airport and one walking distance from games at American Family Field. Find out more at BestWesternWisconsin.com. 

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