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Magnifying Menomonie: Your Next Wisconsin Getaway
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Campfire Conversation:Tammy Simon, Tourism Director from the Menomonie Chamber, joins Eric and Ana in The Cabin as theconversation covers many aspects of Menomonie and the surrounding areas of Dunn County. It beginswith the general “lay of the land,” including its handy location right between the Twin Cities and EauClaire at the northern edge of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. They take you through numerous nationallandscape features including the Devil’s Punchbowl, Hoffman Hills, and the beauty of the Red CedarRiver and Lake Menomin along with how the Red Cedar State Trail and other access points allow youfully enjoy them in outdoor endeavors. Downtown, which adjoins the University of Wisconsin-Stout,includes the stunning Mabel Tainter Theater and Center for the Arts, murals, sculptures, shops, andthree breweries: Zymurgy, Lucette, and brewery nønic. For recreation, you can enjoy the river and lakeright in town along places like nearby Woodwind Park, where Tammy relays the story of the couple thathas been resurrecting this recreational playland northeast of the city. Throughout the area, disc golf is aparticularly fast-growing sport and Tammy also discusses several options for playing and learning aboutit. Racing is also popular with Red Cedar Speedway offering exciting – and loud! – action throughout thesummer. Menomonie also has plenty of wonderful restaurants and serves as a center for production ofSwiss Miss cocoa as well as cheese, with a newer Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery opening recentlywhere you can watch production and enjoy Wisconsin’s favorite food. Eric and Ana weave in storiesfrom the Discover Wisconsin show that was filmed there in 2022.Find out more about Menomonie and its many sights to see and enjoy here:Instagram: @exploremenomonieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/exploremenomonie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCUR4GEKZ6wTikTok: @exploremenomoniehttps://www.exploremenomie.com
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Welcome to The Cabin: This inaugural episode of The Cabin presented by Discover Wisconsin, introduces hosts Mariah Haberman and Eric Paulsen - plus Audio Dave - as they dive into their first Campfire Conversation: uncovering the best hidden Wisconsin winter getaways. Mariah and Eric also give a sneak peak into this weekend's new episode of Discover Wisconsin - Castle Rock, and we're joined by producer Taylor Carruthers as we lift the curtain and unveil everything that goes into production. Continue the adventure by following us on Facebook & Instagram (@DiscoverWisconsin) and join our Facebook Group: Around the Campfire with Discover Wisconsin. If you want to get more involved be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@DiscoverWisconsin). by The Cabin