Lake Mendota — Attraction in Madison

Lake Mendota as viewed from Madison on June 30th 2023: An evening light intermittent breeze from the west propels a variety of sailcraft, including dinghies and windsurfers, from the Hoofer Sailing Club across this pleasant relaxed lake. Here an introduction to the complexities of reading the water are abundant. Pontoon boats offer the opportunity to enjoy the views under power. An extraordinary (apparently electrically powered as virtually silent and no oars visible but obviously windage to leeward) hammock vessel, originating from the East shore, which then travelled West before returning back Eastward as shown, illustrates both creativity and the benign...

Gorgeous lake! When it's warm on a football Saturday or in the dead of Winter this is an unforgettable...

I swimmed here and you know I love swimming! It was a nice atmosphere and especially when I saw the...