The stories of Vilas County, WI
8 narrated audio stories from across Vilas County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Little Bohemia Lodge
When Little Bohemia Met John Dillinger
A quiet Wisconsin lodge becomes a stage for a notorious failed raid.
Vilas County
How a Madison Power Broker Named a Northwoods County
Why Vilas County honors power, not local settlement.
Vilas County Courthouse
When Eagle River Put Government on the Map
How a courthouse marked the Northwoods’ turn from timber to government.
Little Bohemia Lodge
When Little Bohemia Entered Crime History
A brief lodge stay that put Vilas County on national front pages.
Eagle River Stadium
How an Ice Oval Put Eagle River on the Map
An ice oval helped turn Eagle River into snowmobile racing’s winter capital.
Little Bohemia Lodge
When Little Bohemia Blew the Raid
A quiet Wisconsin lodge became a stage for a spectacular FBI failure.
Vilas County
When the Northwoods Drew a New Line
How a northern Wisconsin county emerged from distance, growth, and local ambition.
Little Bohemia Lodge
When Little Bohemia Exploded Into History
A resort raid gone wrong became an early FBI embarrassment.
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