Wisconsinites would be justified in protesting Minnesota’s marketing itself as the champion of lake states because, as it turns out, Wisconsin has many more lakes than its neighbor. Among them I discovered a real gem of a resort town in central Wisconsin—Elkhart Lake.
With a population of only 1,000, the eponymous town of Elkhart Lake is the definition of a small, picturesque and peaceful Midwest town. Naturally, the main attraction is the adjacent Elkhart Lake, a 300-acre, spring-fed lake that is reputedly one of the cleanest lakes in America. I’m told that on a clear, summer day its waters rival the splendid azure hues of the Caribbean Sea. A sunset pontoon boat cruise provided a leisurely introduction to the lake and views of the homes lining the shoreline.
