DISCOVER WISCONSIN TV FILMS IN WASHBURN COUNTY
Washburn County is one of four counties featured in new ATV episode
Washburn County, WISCONSIN – (September 13, 2013) – Four Northwest Wisconsin counties have partnered with Discover Wisconsin to spotlight the popular sport of ATVing. Northwest Wisconsin is home to some of the top ATV trails in the country and the upcoming 30-minute episode will highlight some of the best areas to get out and ride. The episode will premiere March 29-30, 2014.
"As a Wisconsin girl, I feel like I basically grew up on an ATV, so of course I had high expectations for Washburn County!” said Mariah Haberman, co-host of Discover Wisconsin. “The area completely surpassed my expectations—the scenery is gorgeous, the wildlife is abundant and the people are so warm and welcoming.”
Pictured left: Filming the scenic Namekagon River on the Wild Rivers State Trail.
Filming began in August for Barron, Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties. Local trail clubs, tourism organizations, trail coordinators and businesses came together to assist with the filming. Each county will be spotlighted in a portion of the episode.
“We get compliments on the amazing trail systems in Washburn County and all of Northwest Wisconsin here at the Washburn County Visitor Center frequently,” said Michelle Voight, Executive Director of Washburn County Tourism Association. “Many people from out of state and within our own great state travel up to this area to enjoy the trails. ATVing has had and will continue to have a significant economic impact on our region and we are thrilled to be a part of promoting this great sport.”
About Discover Wisconsin As the nation’s longest running tourism program, Discover Wisconsin can be seen statewide on Fox Sports North (FSN) Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. For more on this and other episodes or the broadcast schedule in other areas please visit www.discoverwisconsin.com. Connect with Discover Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.