"The Boring Town Challenge" w/ Jeff Wagg

Treasures of our Town

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Jeff Wagg returns to the podcast with a special travel challenge as he explores three supposedly "boring" American towns and reveals the fascinating stories, attractions, and historical significance hidden within each location.
• Bagley, Minnesota (pop. 1,305) offers beautiful Lake Lomond with its haunting loon population, the legend of "Green Jenny," and Minnesota's longest-used prison
• Sandwich, New Hampshire (pop. 1,466) served as the filming location for "On Golden Pond" and features incredible fall foliage due to its remarkable biodiversity
• Unity, Oregon (pop. 43) wasn't officially a town until 1972 when ranchers needed a water grant, and now features rentable fire towers with 360-degree views
• All three locations demonstrate how even the smallest American towns contain unexpected treasures waiting to be discovered
• Jeff shares his own approach to finding fascinating stories in seemingly ordinary places through research and appreciation for local history
• Each town has limited geocaching opportunities (1-3 caches) likely due to small populations of active geocachers
Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/treasuresofourtown for exclusive content including Jeff's "golden nugget" advice on finding interesting aspects of any town.
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Chapters

1. Welcome to Treasures of Our Town (00:00:00)

2. Jeff Wagg Returns with a Travel Challenge (00:05:20)

3. Exploring Bagley, Minnesota & Its Hidden Charms (00:15:12)

4. Sandwich, New Hampshire: On Golden Pond & More (00:30:37)

5. Unity, Oregon: The Town That Almost Wasn't (00:48:36)

6. Fire Tower Adventures & Final Thoughts (01:05:07)