This five acre park features a hiking trail and...wait for it..a small pond. There's also a dock…read morefor fishing and a bench that provides a pleasant view of this largely undeveloped plot of land near the Waunakee Village Center. No playground equipment and no bathroom facilities, but the hike around the pond is a pleasant one.

July 21, 2025 it will be 29 years since I 1st met my wife. That bar, snack bar and sandy Beach were…read moreso awesome. Now only giant homes are in it's place. Makes me sad still.

If you happen to be studying a map of Waukesha County's gorgeous lake region, and your eyes settle…read moreon what clearly looks like a tooth shaped lake near the intersection of Highways K and C, you have found Moose Lake. It's 83 acres of beautiful scenery, crystal clear water fed from an underground spring, so yesterday's water temperature was 80°. The depth varies from just 4 feet to 60 feet. There is always a slight breeze in the air, which is great for keeping away the mosquitoes. I visited for two days and saw boating, swimming, fishing, and paddle board activity. Fishing here might net you a Panfish, Largemouth Bass or a Northern Pike. Most of the lakefront properties include private docks, but there is a public access dock as well. Just gorgeous!

This was super easy and fun for my first kayak experience. I really enjoyed my day. Staff was…read morefriendly and helpful in helping me figure things out

No wake area, perfect for kayaking!…read more Mirror lake rentals is inside the park, so you do need to get a state park pass for your vehicle. It is $10 a day, or $35 for the entire year. It is recommended that you book in advance if you are a large group, as the kayaks seem to be limited. It is a very popular place, as the scenery changes dramatically. The lake its' self is rather small, but is connected to windy rivers that are lined by orange cliffs. There is a nice mixture of shaded areas, as well exposed sunny areas. There are many beaches to pull up onto, and a dam at the end of the course. The lake is very friendly for beginners and experts. Kayaks are $10 an hour or $25 for a half day. It takes about 2 hours to get to the dam and back, more if you go casually and like to stop a lot like we did!

This is a great little park located at the northern end of Lodi, Wisconsin. It has a few…read morebaseball/softball diamonds, ample green space, and a pavillion and swimming pool. There is also a nice jungle gym to keep the kiddos occupied. The main attraction for me is that the park is nestled alongside Lodi Spring Creek, a fairly productive trout stream. Trout can be caught all along the length of the stream that borders the park. The park itself makes access to the enter section quite easy. If you're in Lodi and just want to enjoy a nice day out, Goeres is a nice spot to do it.

A great local park with pavilion, picnic tables, grills, fishing dock, boat sandbox for the kids,…read moreand a small boat/kayak launch. The park is well maintained and clean. There I a nice walkway along the edge of the pond as well.

We had a family reunion here on one of the hottest, stickiest days of the summer. It was one of…read morethose days when an afternoon picnic outside doesn't sound the most appealing and you ask yourself what your family would think of you if you show up in a swimming suit, carrying a bucket of ice water. The shelter we reserved is on the northeast side of the lake (though I question how this qualifies as a lake - more like a pond in my mind) and with a hillside just to the east of it, the shelter was as good as air-conditioned! Hallelujah! There was a cool breeze thanks to the lake and since the shelter was shaded for half of the day, it wasn't until 3pm when the space finally started feeling too warm. The proximity of the shelter was also great as the Monticello Public Pool is right across the road and the kids were able to go enjoy a pool day once they were finished chasing toads around the pond (sorry Freddie the Toady Toad. Also, sorry the kids couldn't decide on a better name).

The state of Wisconsin sets aside land, leased from farmers usually, as Fishery Areas, allowing…read moreaccess to the water for anglers. This one is closer to Ithaca, WI, a few miles east of Richland Center. Great spring creek, with native brook and brown trout. Small water, easily fished without wading; in fact, I was surprised to see another angler wading right up the middle, where the fish are. Huh. Susceptible to flooding, check weather and flows before you go. Wonderful resource in a nice country setting.

Horrible. Where do I begin? This is a cook-your-own steak…read morejoint. I've been to a few of these types of restaurants in the past and really enjoyed them. Not this one. The only wine available is Sutter Home. There were some good craft beers though. The server began by asking us if we wanted a salad and then said that the meal comes with salad. Based on the wine selection, I said "no". My boyfriend expressed surprise so I added that it is probably just iceburg lettuce. The server said, "it's a spring mix. It has...iceburg lettuce...and I well...I don't know what else." We both skipped the salad. The only other components to the meal were choice of steak or fish and potato. The fish were all pre-packaged and still in their packaging. Unappealing. The steaks looked ok, but were all wrapped in plastic. You had to unwrap your steak but there were only napkins on a roll to deal with the inevitable steak juice you got all over your hands. The steaks were decent but not great. When our steaks were done, we went to get potatoes and there weren't any. When asked, they said there would be more in about 5 minutes. After sitting and waiting with just a steak, they finally brought out 5 baked potatoes and there were 4 people waiting. The potato bar was sad. The had butter in pre-wrapped pats and the sour cream that comes in individual plastic cup packaging. Nothing else. No chives, no fresh-cracked pepper, nothing. My potato was not done so I couldn't eat it. I basically had a steak for dinner. Nothing else. The restaurant itself has potential as it is right on the river, but it was gross. The ceiling tiles were all water stained (see photo) and there was a full bus-bin sitting right next to our table the entire time we were there (see photo). There wasn't any music and the acoustics allowed for you to hear everyone else's conversation. The table next to us chose to spend the entire time talking about surgery, which is rather unappealing when you're eating a steak. No one checked on us. No one asked how everything was until we were paying. My boyfriend said, "not very good" and the employee's response was, "was there a birthday?" What? No apology. No inquiry. Nothing. Overall a horrible experience.

I have only been there once but I absolutely love the place it's a great place to eat and take your…read morefamily for birthday

This lake is very beautiful. It is hidden from the main road and you can't get access unless you…read morehave a cottage there or if you come through the narrow passage from a park. Be wary of the lake rules. The DNR is in plain clothes and will give you a citation for anything! He lands in th garage from the middle of the lake and has a Jon boat!

BIG fan of this state park! Recently returned for a camping trip after not having been here in…read moreyears, and boy was it delightful. The campgrounds themselves are well-kept and honestly massive. Can't even imagine how many campsites they have. Ours in particular was in quite the open space with tons of grass, but there are plenty of options that are more wood-like and covered. Nice they have electric hook up options, as we were traveling with both tents and RVs. Hiking trails were awesome too, wow. Really enjoyed our excursions out and about, winding through the woods, rocky up-hills, and taking in the beautiful lake views. Also awesome? The beach and the attached gift shop/restaurant. Super duper well-kept. Tons of beach space (though it was still packed!) with clean sand and shallow waters, great for the kiddos. Also that gift shop is more of a convenience store- it's got it all! The adject ice cream shop was also enjoyed by everyone we traveled with. My only small gripe was the lack of garbage cans. I feel like this is some kind of state-park rule maybe? I don't know there was only one area with dumpsters and unless you trek over there, you're kind SOL with wrappers, ice cream cups, rubbish left over from your restaurant meal, etc. 100% will return here, whether it's for future camping, just hiking outings, or beach days.

Fantastic spot for hiking and swimming. Beautiful views and fun rocks to climb. Highly recommend…read morespending some time here and away from the craziness in the Dells.