Talking Weird #190 The Legendary Hodag with Kerry Bloedorn

Kerry Bloedorn is a Northwoods Historian based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, folklore, and heritage of the region. As Director of the Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander, he works to keep local history accessible and engaging through exhibits, tours, and community programming.

He is the host of Connecting the Dots on WJFW Newswatch 12 and A Northwoods Moment in History on WXPR, bringing Northwoods history to a wider audience through storytelling and research.

Kerry serves as President of the Oneida County Fair, held at Pioneer Park, the very event where the legend of the Hodag first captured imaginations in Rhinelander. He is also in the organizing committee of the annual Hodag Heritage Festival in Rhinelander, celebrating more than a century of Hodag lore and culture.

In addition, he serves on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, helping guide statewide efforts to preserve and promote Wisconsin’s history.

Kerry's official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kerry-Bloedorn-Northwoods-Historian-100083070327908/

Connecting the Dots - WJFWTV12:
https://www.wjfw.com/features/connecting_the_dots/

A Northwoods Moment in History - WXPR 91.7:
https://www.wxpr.org/podcast/a-northwoods-moment-in-history

Pioneer Park Historical Complex - Rhinelander, WI:
www.rhinelanderpphc.com

Oneida County Fair - Rhinelander, WI:
www.ocfairwi.com

Hodag Heritage Festival - Rhinelander, WI:
www.hodagheritagefestival.com

Kerry visits with Talking Weird to chat about the history of Rhinelnader, Wisconsin's legendary cryptid, the Hodag. He'll also be talking about the upcoming Hodag Heritage Festival, which celebrates the notorious critter!

Don't miss this fascinating episode!