I was in Madison this summer for a conference and my coworkers were able to get a pontoon boat with…read moredriver which was awesome. We catered a cheese platter and brought our own drinks and enjoyed two carefree hours of zipping along the lake. They have a bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your own tunes. We timed it so we were back for sunset on the dock which was just spectacular.

My family and I had a great time cruising Mendota! The Bentley pontoon was beautiful: clean,…read morenewish, well maintained and great for a cruise. Linda and her staff were very nice and accommodating. Lovely afternoon on the water. We definitely will do it again!

WOW! Does it get any better than connecting with nature while completing a series of yoga poses on…read morethe water?? I think not! Amy provides an outstanding experience for all comfort levels. She's funny, easy going and helps build your confidence even if this is a new adventure for you! Took out a private group and was more than impressed. Do this. You will love it! Thank Amy!!

From the owner: Bliss on a board. There is no better way to feel connected to nature than quietyly floating along…read morethe river or saluting the sun on a paddle board. Small groups and custom experiences with safety and satisfaction at the top of my priorities ensure that even a first timer will leave excited about about their next adventure.

Had a great experience at morning mindfulness and meditation through Wingra boats. Super easy and…read morequick check in process. Very helpful employees and all the equipment was great. Really enjoyed this experience, looking forward to doing it more this summer. Parking was easily accessible and free.

My daughter and I visited for a few days and we wanted a great experience. We chose to rent a…read morepedal boat. We could not have been happier with this. We don't live near a lake so this made it doubly terrific!! The staff (both named Lily) were so helpful, had so much patience for our questions (and non-boatiness) and had amazing attitudes that you could ONLY have a great time.? We had a great two hour period and it helped us bond and embrace nature. I could not have been happier with going to Wingra Boats and demand all of you to run to Wingra Boats!

I've been a member with Brittingham for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. They staff are…read morefriendly and the lake access is unparalleled. You can select lake membership or get access to all 3 (Monona, Mendota, Wingra) for about $150 and it is WORTH IT. I don't have to lug my own kayak and paddles from home and to the lake every time I want to get on the lake. I have rented the electric little putt putt boats and those were also fun! The staff are always lovely and welcoming. They are fun and customer service oriented. I'll keep coming back.

the staff have been consistently amazing for as long as I have gone, 10 years! The rental process…read moreis seamless as well.

Nomad Boardsports' service is appealing from the moment I navigated their website. It was very easy…read moreto reserve a tandem kayak for a Saturday morning. Checking-in was quick & easy. And there is a portable restroom right walking distance from where you check-in. Navigating Upper & Lower Nemahbin Lake was great, I would definitely go back.

Had a great experience with friendly staff who wore face masks and ensured the equipment was…read moresanitized prior to use. Beautiful location and lake. You can make your reservation and pay online to speed up the process. There's a parking lot, although parking can get full quickly. The only thing I didn't like much is they didn't give us instructions or tips prior to sending us off. Fortunately, I have experience kayaking and didn't need instruction, but something to consider if you've not done this before.

I wanted to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) for about forever…read more The concierge at the Abbey gave me a coupon for a discount rental at nearby Fontana Paddle so I decided to finally give it a go. It was an excellent decision. Rates are reasonable. They fit you with a flotation vest, changing rooms are available and they have small lockers. You do not want to have your smartphone on you in the event you fall in the water on the lake. It is better to lock it up, IMO. The training overview was pretty detailed and there is a lot to remember and coordinate all at once. I liken it to riding a bike or driving a car. Once you learn it, you'll always have it and it becomes normal/natural, until then, you have to remember to switch hands, stay balanced, etc. I did go out too far from where they told me to stay, but that was unplanned. A little wind and then a boat sent me even further out which resulted in my instructor dude coming out on board to see if I was okay and if I could get back in on my own. Embarrassing, but also super cool because he gave me some on water tips that I somehow already had forgotten. Also, the further out you go, the more the wind affects you and there are more boats, so you can expend more energy on balancing rather than paddling enjoyably along. Once my guy knew I was okay and headed more in the right direction he went back and I went on to a very enjoyable experience. Prices are good. Staff is helpful. Get out early on summer weekends, too many boats on the lake will not make for a good SUP experience.

Perfectly located on the shore of Geneva Lake in Fontana. You can walk 20 feet to the lake to…read morelaunch. I have been in the store/shop countless times over the years. They have a huge selection of standup paddle boards, kayaks and accessories. I am actually wearing one of their shirts right now. Cool thing is, I just found out they sell ans rent snow shoes also. Being right on the lake, a hike on the lake path is something to behold anytime of year. A lot of my Rockford, IL friends kayak and have either friended them on facebook, visited the website or store itself. If you have any questions while you are there, which I always have plenty which I think some are kind of dumb, they are right there to answer them. I plan to take my family for lessons this Spring.

This store is such a hidden gem. They have some amazing outdoor and athletic gear, which many times…read moreis only available online. They have a giant sales room with some amazing deals and a huge selection. We got some super comfortable sweaters and smart wool shirts for a great price. The staff is helpful and kind as well. Would highly recommend checking them out if you need some outdoor gear or are in the area

Always greeted with a smile! Great downtown store with a large selection of clothing, shoes, gifts…read moreetc. Even have Berks, sunscreen, trial maps. They got it all.

What an amazing place! How did I not ever know about this? It is free for entrance otherwise it's a…read morefive dollar visitor fee. If you wish to go to the main beach, that's an additional $12 if you are not a resident of Crystal Lake. The grounds are immaculate, very well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two lakes, multiple pavilions that you can rent ahead of time. Lots of picnic tables for you to sit down. Near the bar and grill while you can't go in the water, you can take your drink and sit on one of the cheers on the beach. You can watch people practice on their WaveRunner. Swing on the swings at the bar and listen to great music. I did not have any food here. I did have an amazing Mojito. The bartender was a young man looking to join the Barrington police force. Polite, kind and also had great customer service skills. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is that there are absolutely no markings anywhere as to what trail you are on, how long of a trail it is, and where there may be porta potties. There aren't any maps or QR codes and it was a bit confusing as I came upon several wise and the trail to decide which way to go as I had limited time there. Given the fact that everything is so nicely taken care of I don't know how they can't have at least some markings on the trails that they have there. One of the workers sent me direction and it literally just took me to a pavilion. They have kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards. They also offer lessons for SUP depending on the day. Lots of people fishing. Amazing Place! Please add signage for the trails! The pop and water machine near the beach entrance did not work. Hopefully those are checked daily to repair.

First time here, and came with our 3 year old. Boy oh boy did we have fun!…read more Beach was beautiful. Very clean, everyone there was respectful and our son had fun playing with some other kids. Water... cold. Expected. Lol. But nothing you wouldn't get used too. Typical "pool / beach" food is available. Not the cheapest... so be ready, lol. But all is okay. Haha. There is feet washing stations and a really nice playground! We had an absolute blast and will absolutely be back!!!