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Water Skiing

With more than 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin is the perfect place for you and your family to hit the lake and try your hand at water skiing. Water skiing is truly the perfect family activity. If your child is old enough to walk and talk, chances are she can ski. Most lake front resorts have instructors who will have your family slicing through the water in no time.

You'll Find More Than Just Water Skiing in Wisconsin
If you're not into water skiing, don't worry--there are plenty of other ways to ride the water. Tubing, kneeboarding, and wakeboarding are just a few ways to enjoy yourself. Tubing involves--you guessed it--being pulled on an inner tube. Better hold on tight, because it can get pretty bumpy!

Wakeboarding is the most recent craze to hit lakes across America. It involves standing up and riding sideways, as if on a surfboard or snowboard, while being pulled by the boat. Though challenging at first, the experience can be absolutely exhilarating. It's like surfing the north shore of Oahu, except on a Wisconsin lake.

After you've tried your hand at water skiing, go check out how the pros do it. Wisconsin lakes are host to dozens of water skiing shows throughout the year. These trained professionals can do just about anything that can be done on a pair of skis. You'll be amazed at the acrobatics--jumping, swiveling, twisting, and flipping, not to mention riding backwards and barefoot!

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