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Did you know that Harry Houdini grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin? And that THIS Halloween marks the 100th anniversary of his death? Mind reader Joe Diamond stops by the Cabin to tell us some interesting facts about Houdini, plus reads our minds! How does he do it?! Tune in! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Ozaukee County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/ozaukee-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by GHT: www.wcaght.org And Hayward: www.HaywardLakes.com And Shop Discover Wisconsin: ShopDiscoverWisconsin.com

Do you feel like staying in a haunted hotel, or eating at a haunted restaurant for this spooky season? Or…. maybe you want to learn about these places from afar! Jeff Finup from Badgerland Legends stops by the Cabin and we cover places all around the state - from haunted stays to events this Halloween, we have you covered! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Outagamie county: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/outagamie-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: GHT; www.wcaght.org HO-Chunk : https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/ Lake Geneva: www.visitlakegeneva.com And the Wisconsin Counties Association: https://www.wicounties.org/

Are you ready for a totally bizarre and at times, creepy road trip?! Josh Hughes aka Weird Wisconsin stops by The Cabin and gives us some amazing ideas to kick off Spooky Month. From a giant potato masher (not that spooky) to Second Salem and Ghost Stories (super spooky) we cover a lot! Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, this one is a fun one! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Oneida County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/oneida-county/ The Cabin is also presented by GHT; www.wcaght.org AND Best Western: www.bestwestern.com Hayward Lakes: www.haywardlakes.com Focus on Energy: https://focusonenergy.com/

Did you know you can stay overnight on a train caboose?! Or in a glass cabin? Or even a hobbit house?! This week, we are discovering some of the coolest and most unique Wisconsin staycations - from tree houses to haunted mansions! Plus we are discovering some of the unique small towns you can explore. Tune in now! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Oconto County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/oconto-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com As well as Racine County: racinecounty.gov/our-county/visiting Praise in the Pines: www.praiseinthepines.org And the Old World Wisconsin Foundation: www.oldworldfoundation.org

Time to gear up for fall tailgating traditions! Even if you aren’t into sports, you will love this one. Matt Ramage (Packer and Wisconsin superfan) joins us with some incredible stories - Who is the nicest Packer player? What famous person follows him on Instagram and why? Plus- some places to eat, drink and hang out in Green Bay and the surrounding area. This one is a blast - tune in! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Monroe County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/monroe-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com Hayward Lakes: www.haywardlakes.com Oak Creek: www.visitoakcreek.com

In this bonus episode of The Cabin, we explore everything Hayward and Sawyer County has to offer! We learn about the lumberjack championships and logging history, hear stories of people getting married in the Giant Musky in Hayward, and get the run down on the food and drink spots you must check out! Plus- we got the best spots on the Fall Color Tour in Sawyer County! You don’t want to miss this one!

Fall is upon us! It’s time to do some apple picking, pumpkin picking, and get lost in some corn mazes in Wisconsin! Hana Ostapchuk Kraus joins us again, and we chat about our favorite orchards, pumpkin patches, fall food, and favorite places to see the fall colors! Plus- have you ever been to a Wisconsin safari?! Tune in now! The Cabin is brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we are featuring Milwaukee County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/milwaukee-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com Best Western: www.bestwestern.com Old World Foundation: www.oldworldfoundation.org

Fall is right around the corner, so get a head start on fall plans with The Cabin! From giant pumpkin festivals, to Cranberry Fests, Apple Festivals and more - this is your guide to hitting all the fall festivals in the state! We are joined by our newest Discover Wisconsin host, Hana Ostapchuk Kraus to bring you the best fall fun that Wisconsin has to offer! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Menominee County: The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com Lake Geneva: www.visitlakegeneva.com Hayward Lakes: www.haywardlakes.com Focus on Energy: https://focusonenergy.com/

Did you know the hamburger was invented in Outagamie County?! On this bonus episode of The Cabin, we are diving into all things Outagamie County - cool drive-ins and bars, food spots, things to do, and fascinating history! Plus- some fun facts about the Timber Rattlers! Tune in now!

Wisconsin native Robin Greenfield is foraging 100% of his food and medicine for an entire year! He stops by to chat about basic foraging that we can all do, and some of the difficult parts of his journey. What happens when he gets poison ivy?! Plus - we talk all about Ashland, Wisconsin and his favorite things to do in his hometown. You don’t want to miss this one! Get Robin’s Book Food Freedom here: https://www.robingreenfield.org/robinsbooks/foodfreedom/ The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marquette County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/marquette-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com The Cabin is also brought to you by Oak Creek: www.visitoakcreek.com And Praise in the Pines: PraiseInThePines.org

Have you done a Wisconsin Bourbon Trail?! This week, we are joined by distillery owner Nick Maas to talk about why Wisconsin is so great for making spirits! We offer some great distilleries to check out throughout the state. Plus- you don’t want to miss the story about how Dancing Goat got it’s name! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marinette County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/marinette-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com Best Western: bestwestern.com Hayward Lakes: https://haywardlakes.com/ And Focus on Energy: https://focusonenergy.com/

Start planning your fall adventures in Lake Geneva! In this bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast, we are diving into what makes Lake Geneva so special in the fall. From a selection of apple orchards and pumpkin picking, to designated Rustic Roads and the Lake Geneva Shore Path, there is something for everyone! Plus- you will never guess who is performing at the Walworth County Fair! We are joined by Stephanie Klett this week- tune in now!

What do outsiders think of Wisconsin? In your opinion, who is the most famous person from Wisconsin? And what is the Wisconsin city people associate with our state the most? Plus - some of our recent hidden gems that we have discovered - you’re not going to want to miss these! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marathon County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/marathon-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is also brought to you by Oak Creek: VisitOakCreek.com Ho-Chunk: https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/ And GHT: https://www.wcaght.org/

It’s time to explore Tomahawk, Wisconsin! In this bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast we sit down with Tomahawk local and Executive Director Charis Lau to talk about what makes Tomahawk special. Filling in as co-host, Lindsey Hayes offers some insight on the ATV/UTV trails in the area. From food spots, to outdoor activities, and some incredible events (Venison feed and Fall Ride anyone??) make Tomahawk, Wisconsin your next trip!

We are back with Part 2 of Small Towns in Wisconsin! This week we are exploring New Glarus, Princeton, Eagle River, Arcadia, Cambridge, and more. Plus- which area of Wisconsin played a huge part in saving the Sandhills cranes? Tune in! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Manitowoc County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Badger State Brewing: www.badgerstatebrewing.com Plus Visit Lake Geneva: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/ And Praise in the Pines: https://praiseinthepines.org/ And Oak Creek: https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/

Grab your cigars and your zoot suit, because this week is Part 2 of Gangsters in Wisconsin! We are back with Jeff Finup of Badgerland Legends, diving into the life of notorious bank robber John Dillinger and his gang. How did these gangsters keep evading the law in Northern Wisconsin? Plus- places in Wisconsin that you can visit to experience gangster history and lore! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Lincoln County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/lincoln-county/ The Cabin is also brought to you by Badger State Brewing: http://www.badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: GHT; https://www.wcaght.org/ And Hayward Lakes: https://haywardlakes.com/

Did you know gangsters like Al Capone loved hanging out in Wisconsin? This week, we welcome Badgerland Legends aka Jeff Finup, to chat about gangster hideouts throughout the state. Part 1 is focused on Al Capone and the bootleggers. Why was Wisconsin such a hot spot for these men? And how did the mobsters use geese to help their operations? Find out! The Cabin is brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we are featuring Langlade County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/langlade-county/ And Badger State Brewing: https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ GHT; wgacht.org And Oak Creek; https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor

We are hitting the trails and taprooms today on The Cabin! Eric, Andrea and Apurba are trekking around Wisconsin to tell you about some of the coolest trails, state parks and accompanying breweries and taprooms you can check out! And some cool coffee shops for the coffee drinkers! Plus - did you know rattlesnakes were in Wisconsin?! Tune in now! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Lafayette County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/lafayette-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: Badger State Brewing: https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ As well as GHT; https://www.wcaght.org/ And Hayward Lakes: https://haywardlakes.com/ And Racine County: racinecounty.gov/our-county/visiting

Pizza on the Farm? Adult Summer Camps? Bat studies? Dark Sky Areas in Wisconsin? Today on The Cabin, we are joined by Laura Ericson, founder of Camp Lola Whiskey, to talk about some incredibly quirky and interesting summer activities in our state! We found some really cool activities for your bucket list - tune in! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring La Crosse County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/la-crosse-county/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: Badger State Brewing; https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ As well as Oak Creek; VisitOakCreek.com And Praise in the Pines; Praiseinthepines.org

Buckle up for Part 2 of our Wisconsin Great River Road trip! This time we are starting in La Crosse and exploring some of the attractions and amazing food spots, then hitting towns like Alma, Stockholm, Fountain City and ending in Prescott. Did you know there is a secret sourdough stand on the Great River Road? Have you been to the “Wisconsin Stonehenge?!” There is so much to see - join us on the road! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Kewaunee County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/kewaunee-county/ The Cabin is presented by Badger State Brewing; https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is presented by Lake Geneva; www.visitlakegeneva.com And GHT; wcaght.org