Home to some of the coolest and best thrift stores in all of Wisconsin, spending the day thrifting in Calumet County is a great way to find those forgotten treasures, super bargains, and unique finds that are the stuff of legend. Calumet County's leading thrifting experts sat around the table with host Rick Sense and discussed thrifting in Calumet County. Guests included Becca Mosier from Full Circle Community Closet in New Holstein, Julie Urness from Kiel's St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store, Lisa Martin from Wild Corgi in Chilton, and Susan Wittmann from Hilbert's St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store.…

Carol Letner joins host Rick Sense to share her passion for RVing, camping, and Calumet County tourism. Carol, who along with her husband Mike, is owner of LakeView RV Park and Cabins in Chilton. Learn more about camping in Calumet County and about all the great fun that awaits at LakeView!

High Cliff State Park is the topic as Donna Franczek and Beth Braun from the Friends of High Cliff State Park group, and Nathan Jacques from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources join host Rick Sense to talk all things High Cliff State Park on this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast.…

Bud and Carolyn McAtee, founding members of the Voices of Peace gospel group, and organizers of the Voices of Peace Gospel Fest held at Hilbert Civic Park in Hilbert, Wisconsin join the Travel Calumet Original Podcast's host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming annual gospel fest to be held on Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th, 2025.…

Marking his third appearance on The Travel Calumet Original Podcast is guest Sean Becker, Director of Sports Operations for Ariens Nordic Center. Sean and host Rick Sense discuss the upcoming winter season at Ariens Nordic Center, the world class Biathlon and Nordic Skiing training and recreational venue located in Wisconsin's Calumet County. Climb aboard the Pistenbully 100 commercial snow groomer as Sean readies the course while taping this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast.…

Greg Hageman from the New Holstein Historical Society joins host Rick Sense to talk about the recent roofing project at the Timm House as well as the Christmas season experience taking place in December at the iconic Queen Anne Style home.

Dana and Eric Krueger, the owners of The Crystal of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s iconic ballroom and entertainment facility located at the corner of County Highways B and BB in Calumet County, join the Travel Original Podcast to talk about upcoming events, dance, gymnastics, music, weddings, Mile Down the Road, and the Mile of Music, held in Appleton in August. Tune-in to learn what's new and what's to come at The Crystal!…

Step back in time to an era when Christmas windows with animated figures mesmerized and filled Christmas dreams for those waiting for that special day each year. Joining host Rick Sense is Troy Campbell, owner of The North Pole Christmas Village. The conversation focuses on the experience that Troy created and how it has grown over its 18-years of operation. A non-profit experience, Troy talks about the important role that sponsors and donors play in the success of his labor of Christmas love.…

Bobbie Jo Smith, owner and operator of Jo’s Coffee Barn LLC mobile drink truck as well as The Magdelena in New Holstein, joins host Rick Sense to talk about two upcoming events that you may want to put on your trick or treat to do list - the Spooktacular Fall Festival and the Haunted Past Time Hotel both taking place at The Magdelena in New Holstein in October.…

Are you ready for some football? A corn maze party? Then listen in as the Travel Calumet Original Podcast covers a special kickoff event at Polly's Pumpkin Patch in Chilton. Aaron Popkey, Green Bay Packers' Director of Public Affairs, joins host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming 2025 Draft to be held in Green Bay in April of 2025 and why the Packers wanted to highlight agriculture as part of the 2025 Draft festivities. Sheila Everhart, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA) discusses the event that was held at Polly's on September 19 and provides information about opportunities to win some cool prizes. Finally, Polly Roland and Gary Juckem, owners and operators of Polly's Pumpkin Patch also share some thoughts about the event and talk about the excitement of the 2025 Draft Corn Maze at their location.…

Pull up a barstool and listen in as participants in the Fall Harvest Trail Event talk with host Rick Sense at Schumacher's Shanty in Stockbridge. The Fall Harvest Trail Event is taking place on the eastern side of Lake Winnebago and is a unique time where participating businesses offer special events, incentives, and fun experiences for visitors. Included in the discussion are: Craig Molitor, Liz Engh, and Erin Lund from Destination Lake Winnebago Region Jodi and Jim Schumacher from Schumacher's Shanty in Stockbridge Kristy Pagel from Just For You Flowers & Gifts in Chilton Torrey Gasch and Alex Soliday from Heritage Orchard in Chilton Clara Hedrich from LaClare Creamery in Malone.…

Danielle Joerger, Brillion Nature Center’s Director and Naturalist, joins host Rick Sense to discuss the history and the attraction that is the Brillion Nature Center located in Brillion, Wisconsin.

Maria Thomson, Calumet County Natural Resource Program Assistant, and Louise Marum, Calumet County Naturalist Supervisor and the face of Ledge View Nature Center, join host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming Candlelight Cave Tour and other happenings - including a facility renovation - at the Ledge View Nature Center in Chilton.…

Polly Roland of Polly's Pumpkin Patch joins host Rick Sense to discuss Polly's partnering with the 2025 Draft-with a 2025 Draft-themed corn maze and all that's on tap for the upcoming season at the iconic Calumet County destination, opening September 13.

Vern Gasch, one of the owners of Heritage Orchard joins host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming season at the orchard and all the things to see and do while visiting this must-see Calumet County destination.