The Bobber

Discover Wisconsin

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Welcome to The Bobber, a bi-weekly podcast produced by the crew that brings you the nation's longest-running tourism TV show, Discover Wisconsin. The Bobber podcast transforms our vibrant blogs into an immersive auditory experience. I'm your guide, Hailey Rose, third-generation and granddaughter to Dick Rose, Discover Wisconsin’s founder. I’m thrilled to invite you on this audio journey that brings our written stories to life!

Jul 17

Discover Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail!

In this episode, Hailey invites you to come along to discover Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail—a 1,200-mile route that winds across the state through 60 unique communities. Today, we’re hitting this historic, glacier-formed trail and discovering a few of its official Ice Age Trail communities, from the headquarters in Cross Plains to scenic stops in Portage, Rib Lake, and Algoma. Let the adventure begin! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/discover-wisconsins-ice-age-national-scenic-trail/ National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/; Mammoth Hike Challenge: https://www.iceagetrail.org/mammoth-hike-challenge/; Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters: https://www.fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org/; Historic Indian Agency House: https://www.agencyhouse.org/; Ho-Chunk Nation: https://ho-chunknation.com/; The Mercantile: https://mercantileportage.com/; Camp 28: https://www.camp28.com/; Birds Nest: https://www.facebook.com/p/Birds-Nest-100027428601338/; Man Made: https://manmadepizza.com/; Hanke’s Little Bohemia: https://www.facebook.com/people/Hankes-Little-Bohemia/100063649866270/?ref=br_rs; Java Journey: https://www.javajourneyrl.com/; Ahnapee State Trail: https://ahnapeestatetrail.com/; Timber Trail Campground: https://www.timbertrailcampgrounds.com/; Crescent Beach Boardwalk: https://www.friendsofcrescentbeach.org/thebeach; Soar on the Shore Kite & Beach Festival: https://www.visitalgomawi.com/events/eventcalendar; Yardstick: https://yardstickalgoma.com/; State Street Creation Station: https://sscsalgoma.com/; The Honeycomb: https://www.qbhandmadesoaps.net/; Millie’s Pub & Grub: https://www.facebook.com/p/Millies-Pub-and-Grub-100075677095237/; Off the Hook Bar-n-Grill: https://www.facebook.com/p/Off-the-Hook-Bar-n-Grill-100089009306353/; Von Stiehl Winery: https://vonstiehl.com/; Building Trails, Connecting Towns — Ice Age National Scenic Trail: Building Trails, Connecting Towns — Ice Age National Scenic Trail; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Ice Age Trail Alliance: https://www.iceagetrail.org/. Follow on social @iceagetrailorg Portage Chamber of Commerce: https://portagewi.com/. Follow on social @portagechamberwi Rib Lake: https://www.riblakewisconsin.com/. Follow on social @riblakewisconsin Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.visitalgomawi.com/. Follow on social @friendly_algoma
Jul 10

Ultimate Guide to UTV Trails in St. Germain, Arbor Vitae, & Woodruff

In this episode, Hailey hits the throttle and discovers one of the Northwoods’ most scenic rides! This ultimate UTV loop through St. Germain, Arbor Vitae, and Woodruff brings you through winding forest trails, past crystal-clear lakes, and to can’t-miss local stops along the way. So what do you say? Let’s hit the trails and start exploring! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/ultimate-guide-to-utv-trails-in-st-germain-arbor-vitae-woodruff/ Rock’s Rent-All: https://rocksrentall.com/; St. Germain Rentals & Service: https://stgermainrentals.com/; St. Germain ATV Club: https://www.stgatvclub.org/; Pine Knot Tavern: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pine-Knot-Tavern-61559136901757/; St. Germain Flea Market: http://www.stgermainfire.com/st-germain-flea-market; Events: https://st-germain.com/events-calendar/; Elmer’s Fun Park: https://elmersfunpark.com/; A&M Rentals: https://www.amutvrentals.com/; Lakeland ATV Club: https://www.lakelandatvutv.org/; Northern Highland-AmericanLegion State Forest: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateForests/nhal; Slo’s Pub: http://slospub.net/; Bad Bones BBQ: https://www.northwoodsbbq.com/; Lakeland Powersports: https://www.lakelandpowersports.net/; Area 31: https://www.area31wi.com/; Lumberjack Show: https://scheerslumberjackshow.com/; Northwoods UTV Loop — St. Germain, Arbor Vitae, & Woodruff: Northwoods UTV Loop — St. Germain, Arbor Vitae, & Woodruff; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks St. Germain Chamber of Commerce: https://st-germain.com/. Follow on social @stgchamber Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau: https://www.minocqua.org/. Follow on social @minocquaarea
Jul 3

Say Cheese! Crystal Farms Celebrates 100 Years

In this episode, Hailey takes a delicious deep dive into Crystal Farms, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. From its Midwest roots to its lineup of fan-favorite products, Crystal Farms has spent a century bringing quality cheese, dairy, and many more products to kitchens across the region. To make the celebration even sweeter, Crystal Farms is also launching a special centennial sweepstakes. Keep reading—more details at the end! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/say-cheese-crystal-farms-celebrates-100-years/ The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Crystal Farms: https://crystalfarmscheese.com/. Follow on social @crystalfarmscheese
Jun 26

2 Can’t-Miss Wisconsin Events This Year

In this episode, Hailey plans ahead for two Wisconsin events you won’t want to miss this year! From the engine-rumbling action of the Tomah Truck & Tractor Pull to the cranberry-filled fun of the Warrens Cranberry Festival, these two favorites are great reasons to mark your calendar for summer and fall. Keep reading for big engines, bright berries, and a whole lot of fun! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/2-cant-miss-wisconsin-events-this-year/ Monroe County Agricultural Society: https://www.monroecountyfairwi.com/; Wetherby Cranberry Company: https://freshcranberries.com/; A Wisconsin Tradition — Warrens Cranberry Festival & Tomah Tractor Pull: A Wisconsin Tradition — Warrens Cranberry Festival & Tomah Tractor Pull The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Tomah Truck & Tractor Pull: https://www.tomahtractorpull.com/ Warrens Cranberry Festival: https://www.cranfest.com/. Follow on social @warrenscranfest
Jun 19

Choose Your Adventure: Janesville Edition

In this episode, Hailey explores Janesville like never before! Our hosts—Apurba, Andrea, Eric, and Megan—each set off on their own adventure through Wisconsin’s Great Outside, following custom itineraries created by the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Without further ado, let the adventures begin! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/choose-your-adventure-janesville-edition/ Rotary Botanical Gardens: https://www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org/; Sandee’s Thai Fusion: https://sandeesthaifusion.com/; Little Sister Crepe Shop: https://www.littlesistercrepeshop.com/; 608 Vintage: https://608vintage.com/; M.H. Vintage Collective: https://www.facebook.com/people/MH-Vintage-Collective/100057387762401/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=QPl4eTFlpUhEuPfo&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AKKLbanuW%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr; Music at the Marv: https://downtownjanesville.com/events/; Janesville Farmers Market: https://janesvillefarmersmarket.com/; Palmer Urban Mountain Bike Park: https://veloclub.org/palmer-park-mtb-trails/; Comedy Cabin: https://www.cabinlaughs.com/; Bodacious Shops: https://bodaciousshops.com/janesville; Robot Fighter Records: https://www.robotfighterrecords.com/; Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center: https://woodmanscenter.com/; Janesville Jets: https://www.janesvillejets.com/; Riverside Park: https://jvlriversidepark.com/; Janesville Pickleball Club: https://www.janesvillepickleballclub.org/; Timber Hill Winery: https://timberhillwinery.com/; Papa Docs Axe Throwing: https://papadocsaxe.com/; Fresh Faces, Bold Places — Janesville: Fresh Faces, Bold Places — Janesville The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: https://www.janesvillecvb.com/. Follow on social @explorejanesvillewi
Jun 12

Why Sheboygan County Is a Great Place to Live, Work, & Play

In this episode, Hailey discovers Sheboygan County, situated along Lake Michigan’s stunning shoreline! This is a place where natural beauty, vibrant culture, true community, and endless opportunity all beautifully blend together. Come along and see why it’s a great place to live, work, and play! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/why-sheboygan-county-is-a-great-place-to-live-work-play/ Sheboygan Symphony: https://sheboygansymphony.org/; Late Bloomer Paintings: https://www.facebook.com/latebloomerpaintings/; Limelight Pub: https://limelightpub.com/; Bread & Bean Eatery: https://www.breadandbean.com/; Il Ritrovo: https://www.ilritrovopizza.com/; Field to Fork: https://www.fieldtoforkcafe.com/; Stefano’s Slo Food Market: https://www.slofoodmarket.com/; F.I.R.E. Fitness Camp: https://www.firefitnesscamp.com/; Sargento Cheese: https://sargento.com/; Kohler Company: https://www.kohlercompany.com/; The GameBoard: https://the-gameboard.com/; Interurban Trail: https://www.sheboygancounty.com/departments/departments-f-q/planning-and-conservation/facilities/trails/interurban-trail; Old Plank Road Trail: https://www.sheboygancounty.com/departments/departments-f-q/planning-and-conservation/facilities/trails/old-plank-road-trail; Kettle Moraine State Forest: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kmn/recreation; Destination Kohler: https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/; Whistling Straits: https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/golf/whistling-straits; Blackwolf Run: https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/golf/blackwolf-run; Road America: https://www.roadamerica.com/; Make Your Mark: https://work.sheboygan.org/; Make Your Mark — Sheboygan County: Make Your Mark — Sheboygan County The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Sheboygan County: https://www.sheboygancounty.com/ Sheboygan County Chamber: https://sheboygan.org/. Follow on social @sheboygancountychamber
Jun 5

Don’t Wait for Summer! Plan Your WiscoCottages Escape Today

In this episode, Hailey highlights just the place for summer…WiscoCottages! Set along the Menominee River, these tiny boutique cottages are perfect for a summer getaway. And if you’re looking to beat the crowds, early summer is one of the best times to visit! But don’t wait too long to book… These charming cottages fill up fast! Follow along for everything you need to know before you go. The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/dont-wait-for-summer-plan-your-wiscocottages-escape-today/ The Cottages: https://www.wiscocottages.com/services-4; Book Your Stay: https://www.wiscocottages.com/book; Marinette: https://www.marinette.wi.us/; Mickey Lu BBQ: https://business.mandmchamber.com/list/member/mickey-lu-bar-b-q-186; The Most Hidden Gems in Wisconsin (with Wonderfully Wisconsin): The Most Hidden Gems in Wisconsin (with Wonderfully Wisconsin); The Brothers Three: https://thebrothersthree.com/; The River’s Edge: https://theriversedgesupperclubwi.com/; Peshtigo: https://ci.peshtigo.wi.gov/; Marinette County: https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/; Waterfalls: https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/departments/parks/outdoor-recreation/waterfalls/; Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County: Chasing Waterfalls in Marinette County; ATV/UTV Trails: https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/departments/highway/atvutv/forms_and_documents/; Rustic Retreat Deer Park: https://www.rusticretreatdeerpark.com/; DeYoung Family Zoo: https://deyoungfamilyzoo.com/ The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks WiscoCottages: https://www.wiscocottages.com/. Follow on social @wiscocottages
May 29

Why Now’s the Time to Join Something Special from Wisconsin

In this episode, Hailey shares that there’s a window of opportunity business owners won’t want to miss! From May through late summer, local products show up everywhere at farmers’ markets, festivals, and on store shelves across the state. This is the time when shoppers are seeking out something local, something authentic, something… well, something special! If your business isn’t part of Something Special from Wisconsin yet, now is the time to jump in. Here’s why! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/why-nows-the-time-to-join-something-special-from-wisconsin/ The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/. Follow on social @datcpssfw

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Welcome to The Bobber, a bi-weekly podcast produced by the crew that brings you the nation's longest-running tourism TV show, Discover Wisconsin. The Bobber podcast transforms our vibrant blogs into an immersive auditory experience. I'm your guide, Hailey Rose, third-generation and granddaughter to Dick Rose, Discover Wisconsin’s founder. I’m thrilled to invite you on this audio journey that brings our written stories to life!

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Discover Wisconsin
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2023 - 2026
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