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Kalahari Resort

Kalahari Resort is a unique, African-themed, family-oriented resort that provides a one-stop family destination. Many flock to the resort for the massive water park attractions including the Flow Rider surfing attraction and an exciting array of rides, slides and more. In addition to the water park, the resort has an Indoor Theme Park that offers fun and adventure for all ages. Parents won’t be left out, there is exceptional dining, a fantastic salon and spa and a championship golf course. Kalahari Resort has two Midwest locations, the one in Wisconsin Dells as well as a location in Sandusky, Ohio. Kalahari Resort is located at 1305 Kalahari Drive in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. For more information, click here.

Canoe Bay

Canoe Bay is an couples-only lodge located on 300 acres of lakefront property on Dead Goose Lake. The lodge features an upscale take on rustic accommodations. Room options include both standard rooms in the lodge as well as private cabins for more privacy. Rooms all have flat-screen TVs, DVD players and mini-fridges. Some of the rooms have fireplaces, saunas and whirlpool tubs. As a nice touch, continental breakfast is served room-service style in the room, and there is an elegant restaurant on-site for further dining options. There is also both fitness center and massage services available. For more information, click here.

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is a luxury retreat in Lake Geneva. The resort is one of only five AAA Four Diamond resorts in the state. The property features 335 guest rooms that range from their standard, casual guest rooms to airy luxury suites with living rooms, wet bars and sleeper sofas. The resort has a large range of recreational activities regardless of the time of year. There are two championship golf courses, a luxurious spa, salon and fitness center, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts, an indoor/outdoor water-park, horseback riding and hiking. Seasonally, they also have a ski and snowboard park, hay or sleigh rides and biking. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is located at 7036 Grand Geneva Way, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For more information, click here.

Wilderness Resort

Wilderness Resort is a massive, family-oriented resort in the Wisconsin Dells. The resort is the largest waterpark resort in the state and has four outdoor and four indoor water parks that are available exclusively to resort guests. The parks include a Wild West themed park, an indoor wave pool and an adrenaline-pumping tubing slide. Other exciting resort activities include miniature golf, indoor go-carts, bumper boats, laser tag and zip-lining. Accommodations include rustic-themed but upscale hotel rooms as well as well-furnished condos, villas and cabins providing options for a wide range of budgets and preferences. Several cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and retail stores are located on-site and provide fantastic options for dining and shopping during your stay. For more information, click here. Wilderness Resort is located at 511 E Adams, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Wildman Resort

Looking for an incredible vacation destination, with a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation?  Than look no further,  Wildman Adventure Resort has exactly what you need!  This amazing resort is just the place to get away from distraction and immerse yourself into an area surrounded with natural beauty! Located in the North woods of beautiful Wisconsin, Wildman offers a wide assortment of exhilarating adventure trips! Ranging from wild to mild, their trips have something for everyone. Wildman Adventure Resort, in Athelstane Wisconsin, has a wide variety cabin rental and camping options to choose from. These options range from rustic to deluxe.  If tent camping is more your style, there are plenty of private, riverside campsites available with breathtaking views.  If a gorgeous north-woods deluxe cabin is more your style, they have those as well.  For a more unique experience there are a limited number of yurts available as well. For more information, click here.

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Since 1961, Sunburst has been the pitch-perfect destination for skiers and snowboarders. Located in Kewaskum, Wisconsin – just thirty minutes outside of Milwaukee – anyone can enjoy access to eleven immaculately groomed runs and two adventurous terrain parks. The varied terrain means that if you can ski at Sunburst, you can ski anywhere in the world. Sunburst Ski Area is located at 8355 Prospect Dr. in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. For more information, click here.

Ready, set, snow! You’re in for an exhilarating day at Sunburst Ski Hill! No matter what your skill level, we want everyone to have an incredible outdoor experience, and with all the options available, your sure to do just that.

Snow Skiing Skiers of all experience levels can enjoy our wide lanes and eleven runs, each with their own unique terrain. So you can embark on a new adventure every time while sharpening your competitive edge. Sunburst also has a full line of rental equipment.

Snowboarding Are you ready to shred some serious gnar? Catch some air? Stomp that landing? Fall with style? Because it will happen. Falling is all part of the fun, plus, our two adventurous terrain parks will keep you on your toes and turning tricks. You definitely won’t be “bored” at Sunburst!

Snow Tubing Over forty chutes. A quarter-mile run with a 90-foot drop. Speeds of up to 30mph. Not one, but two magic carpet lifts that pull you back to the top so you can keep going again and again. Now that sounds like one heckuva good time, wouldn’t you say? And did we mention Sunburst is home to the WORLD’S LARGEST TUBING HILL? You betcha. Right here in Kewaskum hails the Wisconsin Dells of snow tubing hills.

When you visit Sunburst, you will have the opportunity to ski on 11 different hills, snowboard on 2 adventurous terrain parks, and ride one of over 45 chutes on the tubing hill. This is the best winter adventure Wisconsin has to offer!

Noobie? No problem. Sunburst ski school instructors offer group training and private lessons that will take you from snowplowing to shredding. And if you’re not down for skiing, no worries. We are also home to the WORLD’S LARGEST TUBING HILL! Whether you want to learn the basics or add some sick skills to your repertoire, Sunburst ski and snowboarding instructors are here to help! Our students range from ultra beginners to advanced racers, and everything in between. Gain confidence, hone your competitive edge, and make memories at Sunburst Ski School!

If you love winter sports this is the place for you! Sunburst Ski Area is one of the Midwest’s premier winter sports resorts, and has been in business for over 60 years. In the business world you don’t last this long without doing something right.

Pictures used in this article are the property of Sunburst Ski Area. If your looking for lodging in Wisconsin, click here. For more family activities in Wisconsin, click here.

When most people think of underground adventures in Kentucky, they tend to consider the famous Louisville Mega Cavern. While that attraction is indeed a world class adventure in its own right, there is another underground tour you  definitely need to add to your bucket list! Founded in 2016 SUP Kentucky has numerous incredible float tours you can choose from. Sup Kentucky is located at 2478 Glen Cairn Rd. in Rogers, Kentucky. For more information, click here.

One of these amazing tours is the Crystal Kayak and Sup Glow Tour! This one of a kind tour takes place in a flooded abandoned limestone mine. The tour lasts 90 minutes with 1 hour spent paddling.  For a more intimate experience tours are limited to 8 guests, and to make things interesting. You can take your pick between glass bottomed kayak or a stand-up paddleboard. Both vessels are outfitted with multicolored LED lights which illuminate the water underneath.

The abandoned mine has around five miles of tunnels. And it’s all flooded from an underground aquifer. The mine’s tunnels are 60 feet in width and about 30 feet in height. Because there is no wind or waves inside, the waters are always calm, and previous paddleboarding experience is not required.

Several things really make this kayak trip special. For one; the limestone walls of the mine work as a natural filtration system and keep the water crystal clear! With the LED lights illuminating the water guests can spot rainbow trout swimming beneath. There are also spots you can catch the occasional bat sleeping on the ceilings high above. The walls of the mine feature numerous fossils.

main attraction of the epic float trip, with no doubt is the stunning underground waterfall. The waterfall is spring fed and is about 30 in height! Temps within the mine hover in the 50’s all year long, but the water temperature is always a cool 42 degrees. These steady temps, make the tour a popular one all year long.  In the hot Kentucky summers this is a perfect place to escape the summer heat. During the winter, the 50 degree temps are a welcomed relief from the cold winter weather.

Get ready for some fun on this unique Red River Gorge underground cavern glow adventure. This is one of Kentucky’s most popular adventures, with tours limited to groups of 8, I highly suggest making reservations well in advance. Some dates will sell out fast.

Tickets cost $75 for adults ages 13 and older for tours between Sunday and Friday and $80 for Saturday tours. The earliest tour starts at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 10 a.m. on weekdays. You can book your tour by clicking here. Pictures used in this article are from the SUP Kentucky Facebook page.

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Founded in 1955, Krause Springs is a well-known camping & swimming site located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. It is located in Spicewood, Texas approximately 30 miles west of Austin. The 115 acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years. Krause Springs is located at 424 County Road 404 in Spicewood, Texas! For more information, click here.

Krause Springs has many natural sites to explore. There are 32 springs on the property, and several feed the manmade pool and the natural pool which flows into Lake Travis. It’s a refreshing treat to swim in the Springs during the hot summers of Texas!

The campground and swimming hole is open March through October. Operations are shut down from November to February to do maintenance on the property.

At the time of this publishing, prices for day passes are $9 for those 12 and up, and $5 for those 11 and under.  Over night camping prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children. RV sites go for $15 per night!

This cozy cabin is a dream come true for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts! The Riverfront Retreat is located on the Whitewater River, and is surrounded by pristine wilderness! The property is located in Cashiers North Carolina. For more information, click here. Prices start at just $345 a night!

The property is an absolute paradise for nature lovers! There are 6 private waterfalls on the property and mile of excellent hiking trails. The property is located with the a secluded area of Nantahala National Forest. As a guest, you’ll have access to the entire property. Private hiking trails, fly-fishing, swimming, and gorgeous waterfalls—this home is in a private community and one of only six homes with access to this part of Nantahala National Forest. All pictures shown on this site are taken either in the backyard or within a 1-mile walk from the property, NOT to be found on any tourist map.

You can swim here and have the place all to yourself!

Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to find this home gives you the best of western NC right at your fingertips. The crystal-clear Whitewater River is literally in your backyard, where you can fly fish for trout in an area inaccessible to public fishing. If you want to stretch your legs, head out onto the private 1.5-mile loop trail system, featuring six named waterfalls and dozens of other creek and river areas to explore. It’s the perfect place to hike, tube, and swim in what will feel like your own personal paradise!

Inside the Riverfront Retreat is 3 bedrooms, with 3 and a half baths. This gorgeous vacation home can comfortably sleep 8. The unit includes a washer and dryer, HDTV with Disney+ Hulu and Netflix, board games and books, a wood burning fireplace, super fast WIFI, patio furniture, outdoor patio and balcony, a grill, and your own private sauna room!

The fully-stocked kitchen brings mountain charm to the next level, with lots of counter space, bar seating, and a dining table for eight. Prepping meals for large groups will be a breeze since all the appliances, cookware, and dishes you need are included for your convenience.

The whole family will have space to unwind in this cozy single-level cabin, across three spacious bedrooms. Get a great night’s sleep during your stay thanks to the luxurious, memory-foam mattresses in each bedroom.

This riverfront retreat promotes ultimate relaxation with its cozy, woodsy lounge. Complete with a huge sectional sofa, stone fireplace, and charming decor, it will instantly become your home away from home. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of natural light and the beauty of the surrounding woods. Curl up in front of the fire with your favorite book, or enjoy free access to hundreds of DVDs on the HDTV.