We love Liberty Equestrian Center! The instructors are knowledgeable and clearly enjoy what they…read moredo, they prioritize safety, and it's evident that they care deeply for their horses and teach true horsemanship. They lead both by instruction and by example - respecting all of God's creatures, working hard, and supporting each other.

A wonderful facility that teaches humans how to work with horses as a partnership!…read more The barn has a close-knit family feel to it that will always put the horses first.

We had our two kids enrolled here for about three years. The facility is nice and most of the…read moreinstructors have been pretty good--albeit, there was quite a bit of turnover on instructors. However, the front desk and administration is quite poor. They frequently would not have people able to take phone calls during business hours leading to many phone calls going unanswered. The biggest problem is that they don't manage accounts well. Since we joined a private pool for the summer, we had cancelled lessons for one of our kids (the other had already been cancelled) at the end of May, which was too late to cancel for June as they billed for the next month on the 20th of the month prior. That's fine. Though, it was quite the process to cancel. We tried to cancel in person at the end of a lesson with the desk worker. They told us that they would put in a request to a supervisor to see if we're able to cancel. What?! They ended up telling us we were unenrolled, but that's quite a bizarre way to manage accounts. Whatever, we continued through June and planned to be done at the end of that month. One of the weeks during the month of June, we asked to switch the lesson to another time that week, which was a fairly standard request and which they did. Fine. However, what they didn't tell us is that they then instead re-enrolled him for that time slot going forward. So, to our surprise, we got a tuition charge for the month July on June 20th, which we didn't notice for a week or two. We called and asked what happened. They admitted that they re-enrolled when we asked to change the lesson time for that one week. The desk person said they would have a supervisor look into fixing it. We waited a week or so. Nothing. We called again and left messages. Eventually, they said they credited our account for that month. We said, "No, we unenrolled, we don't want a credit, we wanted a refund as it was your mistake." They said they would make that correction. Okay. We kept checking calling about once a week to no avail. No answer, no returned calls. Fast forward to July 20th while we wait for them to resolve it. We get billed again for the month of August! We noticed it right away as we were waiting to get refunded. We called again and actually got a hold of someone. They apologize and told us a supervisor would look into it as well as the charge on June 20th. On June 31st they refunded just the charge on July 20th but not the one on June 20th. We call again on August 1st, no answer, no return message. We call a few more times to no avail. Then, on August 20th we get some random charge of $25. Ugh. We have no idea what's going on. I suppose we'll just have our credit card block all charge from them. Moral of the story, DO NOT GO HERE. This is basically stealing, right?

We love Swim West and have had great success with lessons for my toddler (now preschooler) and…read moreolder daughter. They focus on safety and provide a fun and engaging curriculum for all ages. I highly recommend!

They have all the paddle options but best of all they also have sup yoga!…read more How does this even work? They have buoys with carabiners where you clip the end of your paddle to so you don't drift off. The instructor and staff helps you get clipped in. And then from there the instructor guides you through a yoga session in water, sun, wind elements.

Brittingham Boats has been one of my favorite summer traditions for years. I drive from the…read moreMilwaukee area at least once every summer specifically to kayak here, and I've always loved the whole experience. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats, plus a beach for swimming. There's a cute little snack shop with really yummy grilled cheese sandwiches and beverages, T-shirts for sale, and a deck with tables and chairs, plus chaise lounges where you can relax in the sun. They also offer special events like burgers on the bay, where you kayak out to a pontoon boat where they're grilling burgers and other special event events throughout the summer. One of the things that makes this spot so special is the location. Brittingham Boats sits on Lake Monona, just west of John Nolen Drive, with largest section of Lake Monona and the Monona Terrace on the other side of the drive. In a normal summer, one of my favorite paddles is heading east, under the railroad bridge and John Nolen Drive, and out onto Lake Monona. From there, you can paddle along the shoreline and hang out near Monona Terrace, enjoying the views, watching the other kayakers and boaters, and even spotting plenty of open-water swimmers--many of whom I imagine are training for IRONMAN Wisconsin, held right here every September. There are also several different routes available depending on how far you want to explore, including paddles that can take you toward Lake Mendota and Lake Wingra, as well as routes in the direction of Olbrich Botanical Gardens and other scenic areas around Madison. **A note for summer 2026:** construction along John Nolen Drive appears to have interrupted that usual route, and I don't believe you can currently paddle through to Lake Monona. When I got there last Friday the weather turned and I didn't go out but from the looks of the construction going on, you can't get under John Nolan Drive Here's why I was especially disappointed when I visited last Friday, for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the property looked tired and neglected. It felt as though it had been opened for the season but hadn't received cleaning-just opened the doors--areas needed sweeping, weeds and landscaping needed trimming, cobwebs needed removing, and several things could really benefit from cleaning, fresh paint and general maintenance. The bathrooms were especially disappointing. They were very rundown and so wet that I honestly didn't want to touch anything. I'm sharing this because I really DO love this place and want to continue coming back. Brittingham Boats has so much going for it--the location, the activities and the atmosphere are wonderful. I just hope some time, attention and investment can be put into cleaning up and refreshing the place. A little TLC would go a very long way toward bringing back the charming place I've enjoyed making a special trip to visit every summer.

Our daughter has taken lessons at 3 locations in the Dane county area and Wingait has been the most…read morecomprehensive by far. She has progressed further this year than she had in 4 years previous, and she enjoys her time with Anita, Jeff and Carmen. The cost is comparable, but we feel she gets higher quality lessons and time at Wingait

They are great and taught me how to scuba dive. Don and his wife are the perfect balance of nice…read moreand cool but still serious about diving so you won't get hurt ect. It is a fun and safe experience if you do it right with the right people. You get all your gear provided 100% and they really care about your safety and success. I was underweight and worried about being cold and they gave me brand new wet suit that was extra thick and plenty warm.

I've been diving with Breezeway Bubbles for the past 6 years. My wife and I started out with a Try…read moreSCUBA class because we weren't really sure if it was something we would enjoy, and it was a life-changing experience! From the beginning, we really liked the vibe that they gave off, and they have treated us like family ever since. The staff are very positive and patient with divers, and they put a lot into seeing their students succeed. They are also very responsive to calls and messages, and have always been willing to work with their schedule to make classes fit with ours. We've now done 9 dive trips with them and they have all been awesome. They do such a great job putting together trips and taking care of the hassles of travel (finding reputable dive operators, planning out the logistics, making sure you have everything you need to know about travelling to your destination in advance of the trip, laying out any taxes and fees you will be charged by foreign governments and dive operators, etc). I can't recommend Breezeway Bubbles enough whether you are interested in getting certified, continuing your education, buying diving (or snorkeling) gear, or going on a trip.

My daughter has been coming here 4 or 5 years now weekly. She loves her lessons, the horses, the…read morestable and her coaches. She has learned so much and has gained a confidence both on the horses and in life. There is no where she is happier than at La Fleur's. She's attended the day camps in the past and is now a camp counselor. Those camps allowed her to gain an understanding of the care and keeping or a horse, the responsibility that goes with it and so much additional one on one with the horses that the lessons just don't have time for. It's also fun to hear her talk about what they do for fun like horse weddings or scavenger hunts, getting the minis out with the carts.. I recommend anyone serious about horses to go to LaFleur Stables. I have included pictures of her from the recent stable show as well as her first lesson.

I've taken my oldest grandson for one stable tour and two lessons; his two younger siblings just…read moretook their first tour and I'll be getting some lessons for them as well. By the end of our tour, our very reluctant granddaughter was feeling comfortable around horses and ready to try an actual ride. You can just feel the energy in the barn! Every visit has been informative, inclusive, and fun. Neva and all of the staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and eager to introduce you to the world of saddlebred horses. LaFleur has a variety of excellent programs that teach you all the different aspects of horse care and riding, and they are ready to work with both casual and competitive riders.

We rented pontoons as part of a reunion activity. It was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon!…read more Everyone had a great time! Marshall Boats made it easy and everyone was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

We booked the night before and it was super cool experience. The captain was super knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Everything was so easy and no stress. Definitely would recommend and return in the future.

Super fun camp experience. Both my children have attended multiple years. Excited to try the…read moreMother/Daughter experience someday! Excellent customer service when dealing with a small issue. Highly recommend.

Just finished a Girl Scout outing at Hoofbeat. Ted & Mary and their staff put on a great event!!…read moreThe food was great, and the horse riding and activities were amazing. Perfect venue for a group of 23.