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  • Unwind & Relax in Lake Geneva

    In this episode, Hailey shares a relaxing weekend getaway to Lake Geneva–the place to unwind. Whether you enjoy resort life, downtown shopping, or spa serenity, Lake Geneva has it all. The best part? Your weekend of leisure is only a drive away. Stay tuned…you’ll be at ease in no time.

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/unwind-relax-in-lake-geneva/

    The Abbey Resort: https://www.theabbeyresort.com/; Lake Lawn Resort: https://www.lakelawnresort.com/; Grand Geneva Resort: https://www.grandgeneva.com/; The Candle Mercantile: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/listing/the-candle-mercantile/2850/; Hill Valley Cheese Bar & Shop: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/listing/hill-valley-cheese-bar-%26-shop/5710/; The Bottle Shop: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/listing/the-bottle-shop/1376/; Avani Spa: https://www.theabbeyresort.com/lake-geneva-wisconsin-spa/; Calladora Spa: https://www.lakelawnresort.com/calladora-spa/; WELL Spa & Salon: https://www.grandgeneva.com/well-spa

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    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Visit Lake Geneva: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/. Follow on social @visitlakegeneva

    8 min
  • Spreading Wisconsin’s Holiday Cheer: Must-Visit Festivities & Markets!

    In this episode, Hailey is spreading Wisconsin’s holiday cheer! Around the state, communities gather together and put on the most magical festivities and markets just for you to enjoy. Tag along for the inside details on how to experience the magic in the air!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/spreading-wisconsins-holiday-cheer-must-visit-festivities-markets/

    Santa Cruise: https://santacruiselakegeneva.com/; Lake Geneva Cruise Line: https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/; Santa Cycle Rampage: https://www.facebook.com/santacyclerampagemke/; The Polar Express Train Ride: https://nationalrrmuseum.org/the-polar-express-train-ride/; National Railroad Museum: https://nationalrrmuseum.org/; Santa’s Crew: https://www.santas-crewllc.com/; 

    Holiday Market: https://destinationkohler.com/explore-more/activities-and-events/holiday-market; The Osthoff Resort: https://osthoff.com/; Old World Christmas Market: https://osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/; Hawk’s View Golf Club: https://www.hawksviewgolfclub.com/; Holiday Art Fair: https://www.cedarburgartistsguild.com/holidayartfair; 

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

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    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    6 min
  • Wisconsin Downtowns: Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse & Oshkosh

    In this episode, Hailey explores some of the most vibrant cities in the Midwest. Tucked away in some of the most beautiful parts of the state, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, and Oshkosh, have grown to become the homes to many who enjoy nature and downtown life. With each city offering its patrons and visitors a place to unwind and enjoy the finer things, it’s easy to see why many people continue moving to these locations to raise their families. If you’re looking to get out and explore the downtowns of Wisconsin, this is a great place to get started!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/wisconsin-downtowns-eau-claire-green-bay-la-crosse-oshkosh/

    Eau Claire: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/; Sculpture Tours: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/listing/sculpture-tour-eau-claire/1324/; Pablo Center: https://www.pablocenter.org/; Music Scene: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/music/); The Informalist: https://www.theinformalist.com/; 

    Green Bay: https://www.greenbay.com/; 

    La Crosse: https://explorelacrosse.com/; Riverside Park: https://jvlriversidepark.com/; The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor: https://www.pearlicecream.com/; The Charmant Hotel: http://www.thecharmanthotel.com/restaurant-and-bars/sweets-bar; 

    Oshkosh: https://www.visitoshkosh.com/; Farmer’s Market: https://downtownoshkosh.com/events/oshkosh-saturday-farmers-market/

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    7 min
  • The Best Winter Cocktails Made With Jolly Good Soda

    In this episode, Hailey invites you to sit back and relax, as the cold weather rolls in. At the day’s end, cheers with a delicious cocktail or mocktail. To make the best cocktails or mocktails, add in Wisconsin’s one and only Jolly Good Soda! With a wide variety of flavors, you’ll surely enjoy the many winter mocktails or cocktails you can hear about now. Tune in for a taste of Wisconsin!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-best-winter-cocktails-made-with-jolly-good-soda/

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Jolly Good Soda: https://jollygoodsoda.com/. Follow on social @jollygoodsoda

    5 min
  • Uniquely Wisconsin: Washington County - Part 2

    In this episode, Hailey shares more stories from the local Wisconsinites of Washington County, who take pride in their community. From creating companies and careers to helping children and families, these are the people that make Washington County a special place. Join in and hear from Jeff Szukalski–owner of Jeff’s Spirit on Main, Kreilkamp Trucking Company, and Foster Closet.

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/uniquely-wisconsin-washington-county-part-2/

    The Spirit of Community | Washington County’s Jeff Szukalski: The Spirit of Community | Washington County's Jeff Szukalski; Creating Wisconsin Careers | Kreilkamp Trucking: Creating Wisconsin Careers | Kreilkamp Trucking; It Takes a Village: Washington County Foster Closet: It Takes a Village: Washington County Foster Closet;

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Uniquely Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/dw-uniquely-wisconsin/

    Washington County: https://www.washcowisco.gov/. Follow on social @washcowisco

    7 min
  • Everything You Need to Know About Gage Marine's Santa Cruise

    In this episode, Hailey celebrates the jolly season with a holiday-themed cruise, held by Gage Marine, on Geneva Lake! They operate the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, which visitors know well from the US Mailboat Tour and summertime cruises. But once the weather turns colder they put on the most magical Christmas cruise you can even imagine… the one and only Santa Cruise! This experience is truly one-of-a-kind and spreads the holiday joys the Christmas season brings with you, your family, and your closest friends. Let the fun begin!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-gage-marines-santa-cruise/

    Gage Marine: https://gagemarine.com/; Lake Geneva Cruise Line: https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/; Santa Cruise: https://santacruiselakegeneva.com/; Pier 290: https://www.pier290.com/; Santa Cause: https://santacauses.org/; Charities of Christmas Tree Festival: https://santacauses.org/#trees

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Visit Lake Geneva: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/. Follow on social @visitlakegeneva

    6 min
  • Four Season Adventures in the La Crosse Region

    In this episode, Hailey sets out for the La Crosse Region, which is home to a collective of communities scattered along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Each community–La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Town of Campbell, and La Crescent–offers unique seasonal adventures. Tag along as she explores the La Crosse Region in all four seasons!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/four-season-adventures-in-the-la-crosse-region/

    La Crosse: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/; Onalaska: https://cityofonalaska.com/; Holmen: https://www.holmenwi.gov/; West Salem: https://westsalemwi.gov/; Town of Campbell: https://townofcampbellwi.gov/; La Crescent: https://www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov/; 

    Onalaska Canoe Trail: https://explorelacrosse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Lake_Onalaska_Canoe_Trail-2.pdf; La Crosse Queen: https://lacrossequeen.com/; Huck Finn’s on the Water: https://huckfinnslacrosse.com/; Gateway Trails: https://www.oratrails.org/gateway/; Grandad Bluff: https://explorelacrosse.com/the-grandad-bluff/; Great River State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/greatriver; Great River Landing: https://explorelacrosse.com/project/great-river-landing/; June Dairy Days: https://www.junedairydays.com/; Riverfest: https://www.riverfestlacrosse.com/; Country Boom: https://countryboom.com/; Interstate Fair: https://www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com/; Kornfest: https://www.facebook.com/kornfest

    Applefest: https://applefestusa.com/; Arts & Crafts Fair: https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/arts-crafts-fair/; River View Vineyard & Winery: http://www.riverviewwinery.com/; Wisconsin Great River Road: https://www.wigrr.com/; 

    Mt. La Crosse: https://mtlacrosse.com/; Coulee State Forest: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateForests/coulee; La Crosse River State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/lacrosseriver; The Crow: https://www.thecrowlacrosse.com/; Big Al’s: https://www.bigalspizzalacrosse.com/; Polito’s: http://politospizza.com/; Uno Venti: https://www.unoventi.com/; The Pearl: https://www.pearlicecream.com/; Rotary Lights: https://www.rotarylights.org/; 

    Riverside Park: https://explorelacrosse.com/riverside-park/; Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://guadalupeshrine.org/; Riverside International Friendship Gardens: https://www.riversidegardens.org/; 

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Explore La Crosse: https://explorelacrosse.com/. Follow on social @explorelacrosse

    11 min
  • Have You Visited Mellen? Explore With Us!

    In this episode, Hailey explores a hidden Wisconsin destination you must add to your vacation bucket list. Mellen is home to a community filled with rich history, one-of-a-kind sights at Copper Falls State Park, and many places to get out and explore the Northwoods such as through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Get ready to start your adventure with us and learn about Mellen now!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/have-you-visited-mellen-explore-with-us/

    Mellen: https://www.mellenwi.com/; Mellen Area Historical Museum: https://www.travelashlandcounty.com/historical-information/; Legion Memorial Library: https://www.legionmemoriallibrary.org/; North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/wisconsin/che/; Copper Falls State Park: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperfalls; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/cnnf; Morgan Falls & St. Peter’s Dome Trail: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/eastern/StPetersDome/index.shtml; Penokee Mountain Ski Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27757; 

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Enbridge: https://www.enbridge.com/. Follow on social @enbridge

    8 min
  • Tomahawk: The Gateway to the Northwoods

    In this episode, Hailey travels to the ultimate year-round Northwoods destination–Tomahawk! There are all sorts of outdoor activities on water and land. Tomahawk also creates fantastic foods and specialty meals with some local Northwoods flavor! And it doesn’t stop there. There is also an abundance of events happening all year round. Listen on and find all kinds of fun in the gateway to the Northwoods!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/tomahawk-the-gateway-to-the-northwoods/

    Lake Mohawksin: https://gototomahawk.com/resource/lake-mohawksin/; Otter Lake Recreation Area: https://gototomahawk.com/resource/otter-lake/; Bearskin State Trail: https://gototomahawk.com/resource/bearskin-state-trail/; Bradley Park: https://gototomahawk.com/resource/bradley-park/; Hiawatha Trail: https://gototomahawk.com/resource/hiawatha-trail/; Northwoods Fall Ride: https://northwoodsfallride.com/; Thunder Parade: https://northwoodsfallride.com/thunder-parade; Tomahawk Venison Feed: https://gototomahawk.com/tomahawk-venison-feed/; 

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    Tomahawk: https://gototomahawk.com/. Follow on social @gototomahawk

    8 min
  • The Perfect Wisconsin-Themed Gift List

    In this episode, Hailey shares the perfect Wisconsin-themed gift list, which includes hand-crafted spirits & brews from our very own distilleries and in-state breweries, amazing apparel & accessories from Wisconsin’s home brands and stores, and of course, the finest cheeses from around the state! Let the shopping begin!

    Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-perfect-wisconsin-themed-gift-list/

    J. Henry & Sons: https://jhenryandsons.com/; Central Standard Craft Distillery: https://thecentralstandard.com/; Jacob Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company: https://www.leinie.com/; 3 Sheeps Brewing Company: https://3sheepsbrewing.com/; Wisconsin Historical Society Store: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/; Vern’s Cheese: https://www.vernscheese.com/; The Mousehouse Cheesehaus: https://www.mousehousecheese.com/; Pagels Ponderosa: https://www.pagelsponderosa.com/; Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese: https://ronscheese.com/; Henning’s Cheese: https://www.henningscheese.com/

    The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/

    The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod

    Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin

    Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin

    Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

    10 min

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Welcome to The Bobber, a bi-weekly podcast produced by the crew that brings you the nation's longest-running tourism TV show, Discover Wisconsin. The Bobber podcast transforms our vibrant blogs into…