Whether a backpack day-tripper adventurer, looking for a weekend getaway, or relaxing and unwinding the whole day Southern Wisconsin is just a quick destination away. Our beautiful part of the state offers boundless opportunities to explore, recreate and enjoy some of the best dining opportunities and locally owned shopping in the Midwest all within minutes of area lakes.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
Welcome to the 2025 Season and 17th year in business! We will be utilizing the same changes this coming summer as we did last season and were very happy to operate out of the Manitowish Waters airport for the summer. For our Madison/Middleton customers we will be operating out of Morey Field in Middleton during the early spring and late fall months. Any gift certificate holders that have our Wisconsin River or Lake tours should use them during the months that we will be in southern Wisconsin. Call 608-751-8000 for more information.
Livsreise (lifs-rye-sa) translates to “Life’s Journey.” It is a generational journey, encompassing not only the physical journey Norwegian emigrants traveled, but also the continued journey as generations embrace their Norwegian Heritage here in Stoughton, Wisconsin and across the nation.
TO-DOs AROUND THE LAKES
EVENTS
Find out the latest on area events, and read featured stories about must visit festivals or celebrations.
FOOD
Where do you go for farm fresh produce or locally crafted cheese? Where is the best supper club
for fish fry or Brandy Old fashioned? Bookmark the Food section, your foodie resource guide to Southern Wisconsin.
SHOP
Southern Wisconsin is a shopper's paradise from boutiques, to flea markets there's something for every shopaholic.
SIGHTS
Historic sites, museums, or historic towns find all Southern Wisconsin has
to offer here.
TOURS
Make an entire day of your visit to a lovely, Southern Wisconsin town and learn a thing or two on the way.
TRAILS
Hike along the many trails that Southern Wisconsin is famous for and even some a little less known.
RECREATION
Southern Wisconsin is home to dozens of places to golf, bike, bowl and much more. Check out some of the featured recreational opportunities our region has to offer.
GAMES
Enjoy these games for your road trip to Southern Wisconsin. Download and print-out one of Lakes Edition's complimentary car, cabin, or boat games.
CHOOSE A TOWN ADVENTURE >>>
AND OF COURSE OUR LAKES >>>
On the water or by the shoreline, Southern Wisconsin's go-to on the go families for area lakes. Enjoy Lakes Edition's articles featuring Southern Wisconsin's favorite lakes and learn about the unique features, and attractions of each.
Lake Koshkonong - Whitewater Lake - Rock Lake - Lake Kegonsa - Lake Ripley - Lake Monona
Lake Waubesa - Leota Lake - Delavan Lake - Clear Lake - Gibbs Lake
