But then, all of a sudden, it's July 4th. There's still so much that you'd like to do with your family and now there isn't enough time to do it all. We live in a state overflowing with opportunities, so there may never be enough time to do it all. However, I am convinced that if I plan better, memorable family adventures will fill my photo albums, along with the snapshots of our backyard kiddie pool afternoons. To that end, metroparent is proud to bring you travel ideas to pique your interest and help you begin planning memorable adventures for the coming summer and months beyond.
Some ideas are for extended trips and others can take just an afternoon.
Our hope is that the information and ideas will encourage your family to plan adventures of your own. Actually, you've only done some of it, because there are more ways to enjoy our lakes and rivers than you may know. From the mighty Mississippi to the Wolf River to nearby Lake Geneva, opportunities on Wisconsin's waterways are as plentiful as fish fries in Milwaukee. If cruising down the Mississippi, sipping a root beer float and listening to caliope music doesn't transport you back in time to the lazy days of Mark Twain's America, meeting Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher will. You can meet the literary giants and their creator, Mark Twain, on the first cruise of the summer of the Julia Belle Swain Steamboat June 2.