Step back into the flannel-clad past of Wisconsin’s Northwoods!
In this episode of The Traveling Cheesehead Podcast, host Dannelle Gay takes you on a story-rich journey through Wisconsin’s logging history—where towering pines, hard-earned camaraderie, and Paul Bunyan-sized legends shaped the state’s identity.
You’ll learn:
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How Wisconsin’s timber trade fueled its first major economic boom
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What life was really like inside a 19th-century logging camp
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The origins and humor behind tall tales like Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
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Modern-day ways to experience lumberjack life—from Eau Claire to Hayward
Perfect for history buffs, folklore fans, and anyone who enjoys a strong cup of campfire coffee. So grab your suspenders and hit play—because some of the best stories come from the woods.
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