Wondrous Wisconsin Woodlands

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring MonroeCounty; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/monroe-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The woodlands of Wisconsin are incredibly important for the environment, fornature, for the well-being of our population, and even the economy. Between logging and tourism,woodlands have always played a crucial part in the state’s growth. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, theGreat North Woods virtually disappeared due to heavy logging and clearance for farming; conservationand forest regeneration efforts on both the state and federal level allow these woodlands to thrive onceagain. Some forests cover wide swaths of the state; the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest extendsnearly 1.5 million acres. Forests, State Wilderness Areas, and trails like the Ice Age and North CountryNational Scenic Trail offer access to outdoor recreation on every level, in any season. We share details,ideas, tips, and more in this fun episode that will inspire you to get your gear and get out and explore. Jefferson County; Where Outdoor Recreation Meets Small Town Living. Also known as the Heart of theHeartland, Jefferson County is a conglomeration of historic yet up-and-coming towns all connectedthrough Jefferson County’s parks and trail systems. You can explore up and down the Glacial DrumlinTrail by bike or kayak up and down the Rock River; you can tour the main roads or back roads and trailson motorcycle, ATV/UTV, or snowmobile; and you can enjoy everything from races at Jefferson MotorSpeedway to some Frostie Freeze ice cream while enjoying the history at Jones Dairy Farm. Both theRock River and Lake Koshkonong offer terrific fishing and water recreation. Whatever experience you’relooking for, Jefferson County is ready to bring you along for some adventures! Best Western; When you’re ready for your next adventure, they’re ready to welcome you throughout 40Wisconsin locations! Plus, with their Best Western rewards program never expires;https://bit.ly/3zCCK3f Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E