Outdoors
On the Water
Discover Wisconsin Water Activities & Sports
Whether the season is sun-soaked or snow-covered, sometimes all you need to do is add water. Here in Wisconsin, that won’t be a problem. With over 15,000 lakes and 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, water-filled fun lies in every corner of the state, all year long. From frozen adventures to beachfront bonding to paddling side by side under the sun, here’s to making an unforgettable splash.
Adventures on the River
Raft, Float or Tube Your Way Through Wisconsin
What better way to catch some wave-and-water action than in a raft? Surge over rapids and pump some adrenaline on a whitewater rafting trip with your crew. Or if a slower pace is more your style, grab a friend and hop in a kayak for a peaceful paddle. Whatever your speed, the water’s waiting.
Ride the Tides
Catch a Wave on the Great Lakes
No need to go coastal when the Great Lakes offer ocean-like adventure right here in Wisconsin. From beach bumming with your fellow sun-soakers to catching board-worthy waves, freshwater fun rivals any splash at sea. Grab your board, your crew and head for the shore to make waves and lasting memories on the water together.
Sightseeing from Offshore
Delicious Dinner and Drink Cruises
Float into a delicious evening together on Wisconsin’s most scenic dinner and drink cruises. Glide down the Mississippi on the La Crosse Queen, enjoy surf-and-turf at sunset in the Dells, sip margs on the St. Croix, dance on a European-style Milwaukee riverboat, savor live jazz on Lake Geneva or dine lakeside on Green Lake’s Escapade Yacht.
Wander by the Water
5 Coastal Towns Fit for Families
Explore five family-friendly coastal towns where lake breezes and small-town charm create unforgettable moments. From sandy beaches and historic lighthouses to local treats and boardwalk strolls, each lakeside stop invites your family to slow down, experience something new and enjoy Wisconsin’s shoreline.
Weekends on the Water
Paddle Through These Top Scenic Rivers
Lower Wisconsin River
Namekagon River: Wisconsin's Moving National Park
Bois Brule River
Kickapoo River
Pecatonica and East Branch of the Pecatonica River
St. Croix River
Black River
Peshtigo River
Flambeau River
Weekends on the Water
Lower Wisconsin River
Namekagon River: Wisconsin's Moving National Park
Bois Brule River
Kickapoo River
Pecatonica and East Branch of the Pecatonica River
St. Croix River
Black River
Peshtigo River
Flambeau River
Maritime Moments
