The Best Kayaking Lake In Wisconsin Is One You May Never Have Heard Of
By Ben Jones|Published August 14, 2021
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
In the heart of Madison, there’s a little lake that lives in the shadow of other, larger nearby lakes. While Lake Wingra is much smaller and less well-known than its sisters (Lake Monona and Lake Mendota), it’s a gem that beckons paddlers with an incredible experience that’s unlike any other in the state. You can take in a skyline view, explore the shoreline of a wild arboretum or just float and watch water birds. You’ll forget that you’re just a few minutes from Madison’s restaurants and hotels.
Because it’s a small lake, it won’t take you long to explore Wingra – it’s a good place for a quiet, leisurely float. Once you’ve explored Lake Wingra, the larger lakes of Monona and Mendota are also good bets for a shoreline paddle. For some fast-action river paddling, check out this amazing kayaking destination.
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