Celebrating Wisconsin state parks and bald eagles in Sauk Prairie

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Motorcyclist Robb Zimdars passed through Wyalusing State Park while on a memorable ride that included Rustic Road 99. Photo by Robb Zimdards

Three former and current Wisconsin state park supervisors talk about what can be found in the Driftless Area. Then, we talk about Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Watching Days, Jan. 18-19.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin State Parks celebrate 125th anniversary in 2025

    The Wisconsin State Park System turns 125 years old this year. We talk to retired state park supervisor and guidebook author Jim Buchholz, Devil’s Lake State Park supervisor James Carter and Yellowstone State Park supervisor Michael Degenhardt.

  • The bald eagles and event celebrating them returns to Sauk Prairie

    This time of year, dozens of soaring bald eagles attract scores more people to the bank of the Wisconsin River for Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Watching Days. Taking place Jan. 18-19, we talk about the event with organizer Jennie Lanzendorf and state conservation biologist Richard Staffen.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jim Buchholz Guest
  • James Carter Guest
  • Michael Degenhardt Guest
  • Jennifer Lanzendorf Guest
  • Richard Staffen Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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