Railroad history, Wisconsin bucket list

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A train
An Amtrak train in Milwaukee. Greg Smith (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

A museum curator teaches us about the history of railroads in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to an author about their book of the best things to do in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails

    A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.

    This segment was inspired by audience questions as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.

  • What should be on your Wisconsin bucket list

    A Madison author and chef shares suggestions from a new book of things to do around Wisconsin before you die.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Eric Oberg Guest
  • Daniel Liedtke Guest
  • Dannelle Gay Guest

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