April 3, 2026 | Travel Wisconsin (Birding + Dining Icons), Authors Among Us event
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Focus Fox Valley's April 3, 2026 episode kicks off with a spring travel spotlight from Travel Wisconsin’s Craig Trost, highlighting top birding destinations across Wisconsin during migration season. From Door County’s Ridges Sanctuary and the annual Midwest Crane Count to Horicon Marsh’s world-class birding and the unique Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival, the segment celebrates Wisconsin’s rich natural heritage. The show then shifts to iconic dining, spotlighting family-run supper clubs like Lehman’s in Rice Lake, the historic Fox & Hounds Tavern in Washington County, and the legendary Union Hotel & Restaurant in De Pere—each offering a blend of tradition, ambiance, and exceptional cuisine. The second half features local authors Deb Van De Voort and Roger Skripczak, who discuss their new books and the supportive, collaborative writing community in Northeast Wisconsin. They promote the upcoming Authors Among Us book fair in De Pere on April 19th, a free event celebrating local literary talent. The episode blends travel inspiration, culinary discovery, and community storytelling, all wrapped in a warm, inviting tone.
Visit Ridges Sanctuary in Door County during the April 18–19 Midwest Crane Count for guided birding and family activities.
Horicon Marsh is a top spring birding destination with up to 100 species in a single day and hosts the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 8–10.
Plan a trip to the Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival in Wisconsin Rapids (April 11–12) for guided tours, eagle sightings, and a classic supper club meal.
Lehman’s Supper Club in Rice Lake offers a fourth-generation family dining experience with signature cheese sauce and hand-cut steaks.
The Fox & Hounds Tavern in Washington County boasts 180+ years of history, rustic charm, and exceptional seasonal dishes.
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Spring Birding in Wisconsin: Door County & Horicon Marsh
“On a single day in spring, it is not unusual to find up to 100 species of birds in the marsh at one time alone.”
Prairie Chicken Festival & Local Dining Icons
“If you go to TravelWisconsin.com, I think you can still type in the search tool Fest or Fiction and play our Fest or Fiction game, which is just hilarious.”
Authors Among Us: Local Writers & Literary Community
“We're mostly introverts. So having to be an extrovert in order to share this with people, it's very difficult emotionally. So we all are very supportive of each other.”
Event Promotion & Closing
Final promotion for the Authors Among Us book fair in De Pere, with details on date, time, location, and where to find the authors’ books.
“We're mostly introverts. So having to be an extrovert in order to share this with people, it's very difficult emotionally. So we all are very supportive of each other.”
“On a single day in spring, it is not unusual to find up to 100 species of birds in the marsh at one time alone.”
“If you go to TravelWisconsin.com, I think you can still type in the search tool Fest or Fiction and play our Fest or Fiction game, which is just hilarious.”
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Guests
Craig Trost
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Haley Tenpass
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Travel Wisconsin
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Roger Skripczak
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Deb Van De Voort
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Authors Among Us
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Horicon Marsh
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Fox & Hounds Tavern
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Ridges Sanctuary
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Union Hotel & Restaurant
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