SPRING
TRAILS: When the weather
starts getting warmer, it’s time to get out and explore! There are countless miles of paved, multi-use trails looping through the Green Lake area. Spring is the perfect time to walk, run, or bike them. The Green Lake Conference Center offers ever-changing scenery, from wooded sections along the lake to the Norwegian Bay Wetlands boardwalk, which stretches to the lakefront. BIRDING: Over 285 bird species make their home in Green Lake and another 128 migrate through the county each year! Spring is the perfect time to see migratory species and all the birds in their breeding best. Sunnyside Conservancy has over two miles of nature trails to explore as well as identification guides to some of the species you might spot in the area.
FOUR
SUMMER
BEACHES: Hattie Sherwood
Beach and Dodge County Memorial Park are two great options to dig your toes into the sand during those beautiful summer months on the lake. Cool off with a fresh dip into the water or walk on the sand.
SURFS UP: There’s no feeling like throwing the rope and surfing, and you can do just that on Big Green Lake. Grab a life jacket and your board and jump in the water. Wake surfing is a low-impact sport where you surf the wake of a boat while traveling 10 miles per hour in Wisconsin’s deepest and cleanest lake.
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Green Lake is truly a four-season destination with events, activities, and outdoor fun to be had all year long. From bundling up in December to swimsuit season in July, we have a few ideas to help get you outdoors in all kinds of weather.
FALL
GOLF: Fall is one of the best
times to hit the links in the area! If you’re planning a golf getaway, Green Lake is the ideal place to start – we’re within an hour of nationally ranked public courses, and our four local courses range from par 3s for beginners to tournament level. Choose from 99 holes of challenging resortstyle golf. Unlimited play is offered upon availability. AMISH COUNTRY TOUR: Experience Amish Country firsthand by visiting shops and roadside stands in the Green Lake area. These places provide a great chance to interact with a culture that otherwise keeps a distance from the outside world. Because the Amish don’t seek attention, you generally won’t find listings for their businesses – especially not online. See our detailed map on page 47 for driving directions. 22 | 2022 green lake wisconsin official map + travel guide
WINTER
SKATING: Located in the
south side of downtown Green Lake at Deacon Mills Park wharf is a popular spot for families and couples to come ice skate beneath downtown’s twinkling holiday lights. Includes a warming hut that houses plenty of free skates to borrow if you don’t already have a pair. ICE FISH: Anglers will be happy to learn ice fishing is popular here in the winter months. Although the spot you select will depend upon the type of fish you’re hoping to snag, we recommend scheduling a guided service to enjoy hooking that trophy fish in a comfortable heated ice shed with all the best equipment.