The Cabin

What is the Driftless Area?

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Cabin our Campfire Conversation is taking a trip to the Driftless Area. There is a lot that people don't know about this iconic part of the state and we're here to take a deep dive into this area. Moving into our Behind-the-Scenes segment we're joined by DW Motion Media Manager, Teddy Maier to talk about the new Columbia County episode of Discover Wisconsin, he may even take on this week's Wisconsin in 72.

Episode Notes

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.

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