The Best Road Trips for Spring in the Midwest
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In this spring-themed episode of The Cabin Podcast, hosts Andrea Belke and Megan Christian, joined by outdoor enthusiast Lindsay Hayes, explore the best road trips across the Midwest, with a strong focus on Wisconsin's diverse spring offerings. From the spawning walleye in Sturgeon Bay and the vibrant bird migrations along the Great River Road to the cherry blossoms of Door County and the scenic beauty of the Driftless Region, the episode highlights both natural wonders and cultural gems. Listeners are guided through a detailed itinerary starting in Kenosha, passing through Racine, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and culminating in Door County, with stops at historic lighthouses, art scenes, breweries, and family-friendly attractions. The hosts also spotlight unique experiences like mushroom foraging, baby animal sightings (with a strong warning not to touch them), and off-roading in Hurley, while recommending out-of-state destinations like Holland, Michigan, Mackinac Island, and the Badlands of South Dakota. The episode concludes with a fun cheese curd bracket contest and a sneak peek at an upcoming episode on the artsy town of Princeton.
Plan spring road trips in Wisconsin to catch the walleye spawning season in Sturgeon Bay and the cherry blossoms in Door County.
Explore the Great River Road from La Crosse to experience one of the world’s premier bird migration flyways.
Visit the Driftless Region for artsy towns like Spring Green and Viroqua, and stop at Wisconsin’s Big Cat Rescue in Rock Springs.
Enjoy Door County in the shoulder season for lower prices, fewer crowds, and beautiful sunsets at the Anderson Dock.
Don’t touch baby animals—especially fawns and goslings—even if they appear abandoned; their mothers are nearby.
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Welcome to Spring in Wisconsin
Hosts Andrea and Megan welcome listeners to the spring episode, reflecting on the slow arrival of spring in Wisconsin and setting the stage for a deep dive into Midwest road trips.
Spring Activities and Wildlife Wonders
“Do not touch the fawns. Please do not.”
Sturgeon Bay & Green Bay: Walleye Spawning Season
“This is one of the best chances that you can get to join the 30-incher club.”
Lake Michigan Road Trip: Kenosha to Sheboygan
“It feels like you're on an ocean. The blue of the lake. I mean, it's just stunning.”
Door County: Cherry Blossoms and Coastal Charm
“If you get there a little bit later before all the rush comes, you're going to get to see some really pretty flowers.”
“Do not touch the fawns. Please do not.”
“This is one of the best chances that you can get to join the 30-incher club.”
“It feels like you're on an ocean. The blue of the lake. I mean, it's just stunning.”
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Lindsay Hayes
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Andrea Belke
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Door County
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Megan Christian
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Sturgeon Bay
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Great River Road
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Driftless Region
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Wisconsin’s Big Cat Rescue and Educational Center
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Gavin McLean
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Princeton, Wisconsin
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