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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2024 · 50 MIN

BONUS: The Great River Road: An All-American Scenic Byway

from The Cabin · host Sherry Quamme, Jake Rome, Eric Paulsen, AnaElise Beckman

The Great River Road National Scenic Byway, now recognized as an All-American Road and known as the "Happiness Highway," is a historic route that features seven bridges and Amtrak train access. It winds through 33 Wisconsin towns, offering attractions like locks and dams and interpretive centers. Notable stops in the north include Prescott's Freedom Park, the Native American Effigy Mounds in Hager City, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Pepin. The central region highlights Trempealeau's Wildlife Refuge and Elmaro Vineyard, while the southern section boasts Prairie du Chien's Villa Louis Historic Site and the Driftless Café in Viroqua.Discover more about the Great River Road in the Discover Wisconsin episode, "The Wisconsin Great River Road – An All-American Road," available on discoverwisconsin.com and the Discover Wisconsin YouTube Channel here: https://bit.ly/3UUnW9wLearn more about the Wisconsin Great River Road at the following links:Website: https://bit.ly/4aGNkpdFacebook: https://bit.ly/3wVNlaRInstagram: https://bit.ly/4bRcgLqX: https://bit.ly/4dWvFN0Sponsored By: Friends of the Great River Road;https://bit.ly/4aGNkpdWisconsin Department of Transportation; https://bit.ly/3lE53Y4

Welcome back to another bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin. Join Ana, Eric, and Jake as they embark on a road trip along Wisconsin's Great River Road, a scenic byway full of natural beauty and rich history. This episode features Sherry Quamme, Chairperson for the Mississippi River Parkway Commission, who shares fascinating insights about this remarkable route. Buckle up and put your phones down as we delve into the wonders of the Great River Road.

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