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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:

1. Whitewater rafting on the Menomonee River (Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County)
2. Fishing and shore lunch in Kenosha (Kenosha - Life on the Lake Side)
3. Pioneer Village in Reedsburg (Reedsburg - A Hub of Fun for Everyone)
4. Arctic Warrior-ing in St. Germain (Wisconsin's Winter Wonderlands)
5. Diners, Drive-Ins, Dairy Bars with other cast members (Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dairy Bars)

Mariah:

1. Waterskied behind a plane on Lake Arrowhead
2. Was an actual rodeo clown in River Falls
3. Got my motorcycle license (Bike Nights and Fall Sights in Southeastern Wisconsin)
4. Barrel Raced in Buffalo County (Water Trails of the Driftless)
5. 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 night
• How to make the perfect snuggle wagon
• Don't forget a headlamp
• Bring Reese's for your smores
• Be a good neighbor

Behind-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 1962

Peshtigo 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 Rock

Janesville/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