The Cabin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Dane County; https://bit.ly/3wCtPKk

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood

Campfire Conversation: From fishing, to camping, to swimming, to hiking, to kayaking, to architecture, to just general exploring: we love the Driftless Area. Today, we are going to talk about hidden gem stops within the Driftless and how people can really craft a stellar weekend getaway in this stretch of the state with a native from the area, Tara Pizer. This region actually covers most of southwestern Wisconsin and stretches through La Crosse to the Menomonie area, so we have a lot of land to cover in this episode!

Group Health Trust: Sunscreen in the Summertime; https://bit.ly/3rbl7BA

Visit Oshkosh: Oshkosh Jazz Festival; https://bit.ly/3wF8Fv3

Know Your Wisconsin: Brickfield Brewing

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Rock County; https://bit.ly/2THPoeX

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood

Campfire Conversation: In our love for all things Wisconsin, you can imagine how much we LOVE the people who photograph our state and shine the gorgeous light on it that it deserves. We couldn’t resist the opportunity to sit down with one of Wisconsin’s (and Instagram’s) favorite photographers / videographers who is known for capturing Madison and Milwaukee specifically. Tune in to hear Sam’s story, how he got into photography, how to capture gorgeous photos on your own, and what it takes to get the perfect shot!

Group Health Trust: Distracted Driving: Eating and Driving; https://bit.ly/3wlvsMo

Bent’s Camp: Celebrate their 125 years of Cisco Chain of Lakes fun and relaxation; https://bit.ly/3vrWQYL

Know Your Wisconsin: UW-Systems

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Ashland County; https://bit.ly/3y9QRtf

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood

Campfire Conversation: It’s not a secret that Wisconsin has an abundance of amazing food scenes. Between the extensive chefs and world class restaurants, to the fun hidden gem and “hole in the wall” restaurants, Wisconsin can be a foodie haven! And while we, here in the cabin, have explored our fair share of restaurants and foodie spots, we figured we needed some experts.

Jordan and Mike from the Instagram account, "The Midwest Munchers" joined us on this episode to discuss the best hidden foodie spots you need to visit the next time you're in the market for a delectable dining experience!

We talk about must-try restaurants like: Rusty’s Backwater Saloon (Stevens Point), Delta Diner (Bayfield County), Trout House (Palmyra), Boat House (Kenosha), Schuby’s (La Crosse), Parador (Egg Harbor), Red Light Ramen (Milwaukee), Roots Inn & Kitchen (Sister Bay), Baumgartner’s (Monroe), and more!

Group Health Trust: Check out this story of how healthy eating habits changed the life of a Wisconsin educator here: https://bit.ly/3jz4UV5

St. Germain: A summer in the Northwoods is a no brainer! You’ll love exploring St. Germain (https://bit.ly/3mxb5XF) and you’ll want to check out these 4 trails all experienced adventurers need to do: https://bit.ly/3pkP4hP

Know Your Wisconsin: Frank’s Hill

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Adams County; https://bit.ly/3xIT1Qe

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood

Campfire Conversation: You all LOVED our episode where we shared Milwaukee’s Hidden Gems. But there’s so much more to cover in this vibrant city and the surrounding areas! So, we invited Milwaukee suburb native, and Discover Wisconsin’s newest co-host, Alex Wehrley on to share her favorite hidden gems in the neighborhoods beyond the city center! 

Some of the hidden gems mentioned in this episode include: Schlitz Audubon Park (Fox Point/Bayside), South Shore Park & Beer Garden (Pryor Avenue Well), Grant Park & Beach (South Milwaukee), Estabrook Park & Beer Garden (Shorewood), Ten Chimneys (Waukesha), Genesee Depot (Waukesha), Hoyt Park Beer Garden (Wauwatosa), Big Head Brewery (Wauwatosa), Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve (east of Grafton), Biloba Brewery (Brookfield), and more!

Tune in to hear the whole list and what we love about these places! 

Focus on Energy: Check out these tips for AC maintenance to help keep costs down and increase energy efficiency in your home; https://bit.ly/2SGpiZp

REMAX Property Pros: From vacation homes to forever homes, find your dream property from this hand-selected list curated by Discover Wisconsin by visiting https://bit.ly/2R3vFoi and find your dream cabin today!

Know Your Wisconsin: Silo Ridge 

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Walworth County; https://bit.ly/35sRP7y

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood

Campfire Conversation: If there was ever a time to discuss an ice-cold sport…it’s in the middle of summer. We are excited to talk about a rising and successful hockey team coming out of Wisconsin: the Janesville Jets! Today we sit down with President of the Janesville Jets, Bill McCoshen, who discusses the nuances of the game, what the team can do for rising athletes, what the team has done for the city of Janesville, and more!

Learn more about the Janesville Jets; https://bit.ly/3zwLUfB

Focus on Energy: Check out these tips for AC maintenance to help keep costs down and increase energy efficiency in your home; https://bit.ly/2SGpiZp

Visit Oshkosh: Oshkosh Farmers Market features 130 vendors per week, with live music and themed events! Takes place on the 400 & 500 Blocks of N Main Street and 100 Block of Church Ave. It runs annually from June 5th thru October 30th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ; https://bit.ly/2Sy710v

Know Your Wisconsin: UW River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Price County! 

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda 

Campfire Conversation: June means that Wisconsin wedding season is in full swing! Of course, the Cabin Crew knows that Wisconsin is home to so many beautiful landscapes and destinations, which also makes it home to so many beautiful wedding venues! 

We are joined today by Olivia Harlan Dekker, who is a sports reporter and host, as seen on ESPN, the Big 10 Network, and CBS. Her wedding to former Wisconsin Badger player, Sam Dekker, made major headlines back in 2018, so she seemed like an incredible guest to discuss all things Wisconsin weddings with. Plus, we gush over a long list of other stunning Wisconsin wedding venues throughout the state. 

These other venues include: Horseshoe Bay (Egg Harbor), the Villa Terrace (Milwaukee), the Grain Exchange (Milwaukee), Sawyer Farms (Egg Harbor), The Paine Art Center & Gardens (Oshkosh), The Bowery (Rubicon), Wild Rock Golf Club (Wisconsin Dells), Wisconsin Brewing Company (Verona), The Edgewater (Madison), Whispering Pines Event Center (Poynette), and more!

Group Health Trust: Take care of your mental wellness this summer with vitamin D, exercise, and spending time doing the things you love! Check out our blog that explains this in depth and gives actionable tips at: https://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/3-ways-to-better-your-mental-wellness-today/

Visit Oshkosh: AirVenture at EAA is back! This event is perfect for aviation lovers and is one of the largest in the world. It is taking place from July 26 – August 1, 2021 on the EAA grounds. Learn more by visiting: https://www.eaa.org/airventure

Know Your Wisconsin: Destinations Career Academy 

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Monroe County! 

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda 

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Campfire Conversation: I think we can all agree that one of the things that makes Wisconsin so lovable is how quirky it is. From certain town names, some places, some things, some people, and some of our language! Today, we are talking about some of Wisconsin’s most quirky sayings and expressions, and where they come from with Erik & Russ from the Wisconsin Drunken History Podcast. 

REMAX Property Pros: From vacation homes to forever homes, find your dream property from this hand-selected list curated by Discover Wisconsin by visiting https://homes.discoverwisconsin.com/ and find your dream cabin today!

Visit Oshkosh: Check out some amazing Oshkosh breweries like Bare Bones Brewery, Fifth Ward Brewing Company, Fox River Brewing Company, and HighHolder Brewery. Learn more at: https://www.visitoshkosh.com/blog/post/oshkosh-breweries/

Know Your Wisconsin: Janesville Jets

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Menominee County! 

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda 

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Campfire Conversation: See what’s on tap for this episode of The Cabin! We are pouring a frosty pint of Brew-Sconsin: Part 2 with the quintessential Wisconsin-Beer-Family: The Leinenkugel’s. Learn all about the Leinenkugel's history, how Dick and Katie like to take their favorite beers (via mixing certain flavors?!), and their other favorite breweries to frequent in Wisconsin. 

Some more breweries we mentioned since our last ‘Brew-Sconsin’ episode include: Bridge Up Brewing (Sturgeon Bay), Ahnapee Brewery (Algoma and Suamico), Wizard Works Brewing (Milwaukee), Brickfield Brewing (Grantsburg), Pitchfork Brewing (Hudson/Swinging Bridge, River Falls), PetSkull Brewing and Sabbatical Brewing (Manitowoc), District 1 Brewing Company (Stevens Point), Stubborn Brothers Brewery (Shawano), Young Blood Beer Company (Madison), Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and Music Hall (Bailey’s Harbor), Octopi Brewing (Waunakee), Lone Girl Brewing (Waunakee), and more!

Group Health Trust: The Consequences of Distracted Driving: watch this video

Wild Eagle Lodge: Plan Your Summer Getaway in the Northwoods with their "all-inclusive" feel during the summer, offering not only a stay but also a play. Learn more here: https://www.wildeaglelodge.com/

Know Your Wisconsin: American Family Insurance Championship

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marinette County! 

The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda: find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda 

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Campfire Conversation: Wisconsin is known as ‘America’s Dairyland’ because we are one of the nation’s leading dairy producers, particularly in terms of cheese. But Wisconsin is also a leader in ice cream! This sweet treat has a lot of historical significance to Wisconsin and we have a bounty of places that you can go to enjoy homemade and delectable ice cream. As we head into the hot summer months, we wanted to give you all an overview of our favorite ice cream shops around Wisconsin with guest host, Megan Klopp.

Some sweet locations mentioned in the episode include: the Purple Door (Milwaukee), King Cone (Plover), Historic Washington House (Two Rivers), Leon’s (Milwaukee), Babcock Hall (Madison), Sassy Cow Creamery (Columbus), Ardy & Ed’s (Oshkosh), Wilson’s (Ephraim), Not Licked Yet (Fish Creek), The Pearl (La Crosse), Rudy’s Drive-In (La Crosse), The Twisted Cone (Evansville), the Chocolate Shoppe (Madison), and more!

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Behind-the-Scenes: Janesville Episode with Jessica Murphy (Producer)

Visit Sheboygan: Visit Sheboygan and their SEAS program allows you and the family to have a professional take you on Lake Michigan on a guided chartered tour. To book a guided sailing tour with Visit Sheboygan, head to: https://visitsheboygan.com/sailing_packages/

American Family Insurance Championship: The American Family Insurance Championship is back – and with preparations for up to 5,000 attendees per day on the University Ridge Golf Course on June 5th-13th! Learn more at: https://www.amfam.com/sponsorships/amfamchampionship

Know Your Wisconsin: Ho Chunk Beloit Casino 

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Florence County!

Campfire Conversation: A Wisconsin summer in the Northwoods…is there anything better? Our friends at Langlade County wanted to make sure that we are prepared to make the most out of a summer weekend getaway for those with the adventurous and bug. Our videographer, Teddy Maier joins us to discuss his favorite sights and must-do activities in the Northwoods. Later, Producer Jess Murphy will take us behind the scenes on Discover Wisconsin’s latest episode in Turtle Lake and Barron County!

Some of the activities and spots mentioned in Langlade County are: hiking along the Ice Age Trail, mountain biking along Jack Lake Trails, ATVing along the “county of trails”, white water rafting down the Wolf & Peshtigo Rivers, camping for the night, and so much more!

Behind-the-Scenes: Wisconsin Road Trip: Turtle Lake & Barron County Episode with Jessica Murphy (Producer)

Focus on Energy: Sustainability Tip of the Week -- you can install solar panels on virtually any home and can save you thousands of dollars on your energy bills. To learn more about how you can make your home more sustainable and energy efficient and support Wisconsin’s statewide effort to save energy by heading to https://focusonenergy.com/ambassador to learn more. 

Wisconsin Counties Association: Interview with executive director, Mark O’Connell to talk about the role they play for Wisconsin and their new podcast! Check out the #LocalGovMatters Podcast. 

Know Your Wisconsin: UW-Green Bay Northern Pike Research