Wisconsin Dells
When planning this RV trip, I tried to alternate the activites so the kids could enjoy some family time one day, some tourist time the next day, and some amusement park time, the next. Also, of course, there would be some nature and camping spread throughout.
So after much family, tourist time and driving, we arrived at Wisconsin Dells, ready for Noah's Ark: "The largest water park in America."
I don't have many pictures of the water park, because we were too busy slipping and sliding to take pictures. But I can tell you, it was a ton of fun. The rides were not too big for Rex or Fay (Rex can sometimes be too short and Fay can sometimes be too scared). And most of the rides let you ride double or with the whole family.
It was a really fantastic day for all of us to enjoy together. Ryan and I each went on one super scary big slide. Mine had you stand in a closed cylinder until the floor suddenly dropped out beneath me and I went zooming down and upside down around a looping water slide. Terrifying and a bit rough on the back (ouch!).
After the water park, we returned to our campsite, named Sherwood Forest. This is the first private campground we stayed in, which are a bit different than the state run campgrounds. Sherwood forest is in the middle of Wisconsin Dells city, so it feels less woody and is much smaller than a state park. However, they have a ton of little extras that the kids really enjoyed. There was a pool, and a game room that the kids took full use of. It was also the first campsite I had reserved with electric, water and sanitation hook up at the site.
So after much family, tourist time and driving, we arrived at Wisconsin Dells, ready for Noah's Ark: "The largest water park in America."
After the water park, we returned to our campsite, named Sherwood Forest. This is the first private campground we stayed in, which are a bit different than the state run campgrounds. Sherwood forest is in the middle of Wisconsin Dells city, so it feels less woody and is much smaller than a state park. However, they have a ton of little extras that the kids really enjoyed. There was a pool, and a game room that the kids took full use of. It was also the first campsite I had reserved with electric, water and sanitation hook up at the site.
We were at 140-S, up on a hill (circled in black). Our site was next to the playground and showers. Down the hill, towards the entrance, was the arcade where Fay played the claw game for candy and Rex won tickets for toys. At the front was a nice swimming pool.
The next day we were due in Minneapolis by dinner time. But we were only a 3 1/2 hour drive away, so we had some time to enjoy the Dells. I found a couple boat tours we could do of the Upper Dells and chose one called the Jet boat.
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| Fay practicing cartwheels (and hopping like a bunny) |
All in all, it was a great little campsite. Not beautiful in the nature sense, but really well run, friendly, safe and super fun for the kids. I felt comfortable letting the kids run around the grounds somewhat by themselves. Rex even made a new friend on the swings.
We got back to the campsite in time to cook some dinner and play in our little campsite yard. I challenged the kids to learn how to do cartwheels (offering them each one RV buck). Meanwhile, Ryan prepared our first Hobo pie meal. He wrapped up chicken and veggies in tin foil and laid them directly on the fire.
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| Even the kids liked the Hobo pie |
The Jet Boat promise was to give us plenty of fast stops and turns, all in an attempt to thrill and drench us. Of note: we were not allowed to sit in the front row for fear of our heads hitting the bar up front.
Comically enough, there was a concession stand at the end of the line and the kids clamored for popcorn, so of course we indulged
After the Upper Dells boat trip, we drove the 3.5 hours to Minneapolis and arrived at 6:30pm, just in the nick of time for dinner. Mom greeted us with goulash and cocktails. It was a much needed welcome home.
The promise was delivered and it was a super fun ride. Fay and Rex loved it. Fay had white knuckles....holding on so tight any time the boat was moving fast. It was like being on a water park ride but more exciting because we were in a real boat and not strapped and in. Ryan had the wet seat, which delighted us all.
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| Wet Ryan |
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| Stack of pancakes |
Mid way through the ride, we stopped at Witches Gulch for a little sight seeing. It was breathtaking. There are endless beautiful, unique rock formations like none I've seen before. You get to walk down a narrow corridor and imagine what it would be like to discover something like this for the first time.
After the Upper Dells boat trip, we drove the 3.5 hours to Minneapolis and arrived at 6:30pm, just in the nick of time for dinner. Mom greeted us with goulash and cocktails. It was a much needed welcome home.
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