The Cabin

This is the first episode of The Cabin recorded not in our studio, but remotely! We understand the audio is a little different than it normally is but we appreciate your patience as we continue to record for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association. This week we're featuring Dodge County.

Campfire Conversation:  Fodder for the family: quirky town names (Waunakee, Oconomowoc, Pound, Grand Rapids/Wisconsin Rapids), things that were invented in WI (the hamburger and the ice cream sundae),  Egg Harbor, first government to lay out a number system of roads and highways.

Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're featuring Dodge County! Marsh Haven Nature Center, Rock River Scenic Water Trail, Gold Star Memorial Trail, Octagon House, America's first Kindergarten, Civil war reenactments in Watertown, Great Beaver Paddle Festival on Beaver Dam Lake, City of Sculptures! 

*NO Wisconsin in 72 this week due to COVID-19

Know Your Wisconsin:  Sauk Rails to Trails

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring St. Croix County.

Campfire Conversation:  We're talking about the Islands of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is surrounded by over 800 miles of coastline! We dive into the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Potawotomi Islands, Minocqua - The Island City, French Island and more. 

Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're joined by Discover Wisconsin videographer Andy O'Connell and we're talking all about New Richmond.  Willow River Kayaking, Mary Park Art Fair, 45th Parallel, the blizzard, helicopter ride, Green Bay Packers, and all of the challenges of filming. 

Wisconsin in 72: Luxemburg Roar off the Shore Brewfest (3/28), La Crosse Area Home Builders Show (3/27), Maple Fest at Glenna Farms in Amery (3/28), 9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival (3/27).

Know Your Wisconsin:  Curd Crawl

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Green County.

Campfire Conversation:  We're talking some of our favorite Wisconsin made products. Carmex Chapstick in Franklin WI,  Kohler Kitchen and Bath Products, Outboard Motors,  Solid Body Electric Guitar, Harley Davidson and more.

Behind-the-Scenes: We're covering a new episode of Discover Wisconsin airing this weekend all about Whitewater. Both Eric and Mariah star in this episode we cover, a UW Whitewater Football Game,  Hang Gliding, Paranormal Activity, The Fuzzy Pig. 

Wisconsin in 72: Milwaukee 96th Annual Home and Garden Show (3/20), Maple Fest in Lake Geneva (3/22),  Waukesha Expo Market (3/21), Princeton Spring Wine Walk (3/20).

Know Your Wisconsin:  Sports Medicine

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring La Crosse County. 

Campfire Conversation: Why is it called the Driftless Area?  Cave of the Mounds, Wyalusing State Park, Norske Nook (Osseo), beautiful river towns, trails, Norskedalen and more.

Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're joined by Teddy Maier, Discover Wisconsin's Motion Media Manager and we're talking about Columbia County.  Cities of Portage, Poynette, Cambria, Columbus were featured in the Columbia episode of Discover Wisconsin. Portage is the largest city in the county.  Downtown renovations, amazing views of the Wisconsin River,  The Dump (bar) in Cambria, Rock N Roll Winery in Poynette and other hidden gems in the area. 

Wisconsin in 72: Indoor Winter's Farmers Market in Rome 3/13/20, Braveheart Midwest Snowshoe Racing Championships in Cable 3/14/20,  Pickerel-Pearson St. Patrick’s Day Parade 3/14/20, Chocolate Extravaganza in Burlington 3/14/20.

Know Your Wisconsin: Camp Luther

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Sauk County.

Campfire Conversation: We're talking small towns across the state of Wisconsin - Chippewa Falls, New Glarus, Mineral Point, Hayward, Marshfield, Fort Atkinson,  Blanchardville.  

Behind-the-Scenes: This week we're joined by Discover Wisconsin Producer, Jenny Ingish! A beautiful combination of some of Wisconsin's gems: the ferry, Baraboo area, Wisconsin River/Lake Wisconsin, bald eagles, the states 1st designated natural area, over-tourism, Charlie's General Store, Vintage Brewing and more! 

Wisconsin in 72: Bayfield Winter Festival 3/6-3/8 , World’s Longest Weenie Roast in Cable 3/7 , Janesville Spring Fling Vendor Expo 3/7 , Waukesha Art Crawl 3/7. 

Know Your Wisconsin:  Rustic Roads

The Cabin by Discover Wisconsin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association, and this week we're featuring Dane County - the second most populous county in the state. 

Campfire Conversation: Rick Rose takes us back to start when Discover Wisconsin was first dreamt up in 1987. As a longtime former host of the show Rick shares his perspective with two current hosts and talks about some major changes the show seen over the years. 

Behind-the-Scenes: Eric takes the reigns on this segment as we touch on some of the highlights from the Wisconsin Cheese Renaissance episode of DW.  From the Master Cheesemaker Program in Madison and center for dairy research to two of the worlds largest cheese competitions. 

Wisconsin in 72: Agrace Sups and Sounds 2/29, Leinie Lodge Summer Shandy Release Party 2/28, Bald Eagle Appreciation Days 2/29, Comfort Cove Ice Fishing Classic 2/29. 

The Cabin is sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Rock County.

Campfire Conversation: Hiking paths across the state - Devils Lake, Ice Age Trail, North Country Scenic Trail, Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, Grandad's Bluff.

Behind the Scenes: We are headed to Beloit! This is the DW Crew's second trip to the Beloit area for an episode. This episode features downtown Beloit, activity down the river, if you haven't been there in a few years you have to plan a trip to see how much things have changed.

Wisconsin in 72: Janesville Flannel Fest Craft Beer Experience 2/22 , American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Event in Hayward 2/20, WIAA state boys swimming and diving meet 2/21 , Women’s Wellness Day in New London 2/22.

Campfire Conversation:

This weeks campfire conversation we're focusing on unique cabins and cottages throughout the state.

1. Seth Peterson Cottage - Reedsburg
2. Coulee Junction Caboose - De Soto
3. Rittenhouse Inn - Bayfield
4. Garmisch USA + yurts - Cable
5. Chanticleer inn - Door Co

Behind-the-Scenes | Walking Tours:

• First full Discover Wisconsin episode that focuses on walking tours, welcoming guest Brian Mohsenian, the producer of this episode.
• Ashland - mural capital of Wisconsin, 21 historical murals across the downtown.
• Plymouth - Cheese capital of the world. Rich cheese history displayed on the murals in the downtown area, cheese is a major part of economy in Plymouth. 15% of all U.S. cheese goes through this city.
• Burlington - Chocolate city, great historic walking tour that tells the story of Burlingtons past. The city was actually on the path of the underground railroad and the city was filled with abolitionists. This tour ends at a beautiful waterfall along the Fox River.
• Waukesha - The largest city featured in the show and the last stop in the episode. Lively downtown area, Gibson guitars made the area a guitar town, Les Paul was born and died in Waukesha
• Highlights, challenges, amazing interviewees

Wisconsin in 72:

• Northwoods Blizzard Blast 2/15/20
• Ashland Book Across the Bay 2/15/20
• Osceola Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest 2/15/20
• Oshkosh Polar Plunge 2/15/20

Credits:

Hosted by Mariah Haberman & Eric Paulsen featuring Dave Janus and Ellen Fallon with special guest Brian Mohsenian. The Cabin is a production brought to you by Discover Mediaworks, to learn more head to discovermediaworks.com, and don’t forget to leave a review!

On episode 1 of The Cabin, Eric & Mariah kick things off with some Campfire Conversation discussing their favorite hidden winter getaways throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Campfire Conversation:

1. Northwoods - Woodruff/Eagle River/Minocqua (home of the worlds largest penny) - the snowmobile was actually invented in the Wisconsin Northwoods.
2. State Parks - highly underrated in the winter
3. Algoma & Kewaunee - tons of local shopping, a quiet getaway and the best view of their lighthouse
4. Ladysmith - Fun on the frozen Flambeau: toilet seat toss
5. Richland Center - Candle wood Cabins, birth place of Frank Lloyd Wright

Behind-the-Scenes | Castle Rock:

• Welcoming Discover Wisconsin Producer Taylor Carruthers
• Woodside Ranch, Sandy Shores Tubing, Shipwreck Bay, Lemonweir Township, Pavloski Waterfronts Development
• Highlights, challenges, geography of the Castle Rock Area

Wisconsin in 72:

• Omro Winter Market - 2/8/20
• Janesville Jets Hockey Game 2/8/20
• Norskedalen Candlelight Snowshoe Hike 2/7/20
• Fond du Lac Annual Chili Crawl 2/8/20

Credits:

Hosted by Mariah Haberman & Eric Paulsen featuring Dave Janus and Ellen Fallon with special guest Taylor Carruthers. The Cabin is a production brought to you by Discover Mediawork, to learn more head to discovermediaworks.com and don't forget to leave a review!