Our family was visiting for the weekend and we decided on paddle boats as a fun group activity. We…read morevisited on a Saturday around 12 PM and High Roller was not busy. They had plenty of bikes and paddle boats available for rental. But there were not a ton of paddle boat options for families with young children . Our group had two families, one with a 3 year old and the other with a 3.5 and 5 year olds. We only had three paddle boats to choose from, a blue dragon, a green dragon, and a pirate "ship." We went with the green dragon paddle boat. The front has two seats for paddlers and there are two more seats in the back. We opted to have our two young children sit between us instead of in the back because I couldn't trust them to sit still and not try to stand up and/or lose balance and fall into the water. It is $10 per paddler for 30 minutes which is more than enough time to go from the boarding dock to the fountain and back. It is not as easy as it looks and it does require some effort. Safe to say, it was a good leg and core workout and it prepared us for the hearty lunch that followed.

First time renting anything from here. One adult & six kids... The staff helped us find the perfect…read morerental that fit us all and allowed the younger ones to pedal. Although the bikes are a bit wobbly from being used like crazy, still made for an awesome morning! We made our way around the Fox River with stops at the park and along the river to see the ducks! Everyone had a blast! Can't wait to come back and rent one of the river "boats"!

I was looking for a nearby trail to go cycling on a recent Sunday and found the Lake Country…read moreRecreation Trail. Running 15 miles, we hopped on the trail in Delafield and enjoyed a 7-8 mile bike ride before cycling to a spot for dinner. It was a great evening! The trail is well maintained, has some inclines, and is flanked by trees and green fields. We passed walkers with dogs, walkers without dogs, and other cyclists. It wasn't by any means busy, but seems to be well loved. Would definitely explore more of this gem of a trail nestled in the heart of Delafield. Get to it!

This center is conveniently located just off the highway, making it easy for Milwaukee residents to…read morereach. There is ample parking and a short ramp without curb for bikes to get from the parking lot to the center and then the trail. The water fountain was running and the restrooms were clean and had supplies. The trail basically starts at the center. It goes for 15.2 miles on an all paved asphalt road. It ends at W. Jefferson St. and S. Franklin St. in Oconomowoc. The bike trail is hilly and changes up and down. It won't be the easily 15 mile (30 round trip) bike ride you'll do. It does go through Pewaukee Lake, Nagawicka Lake, and downtown Delafield.

Amazing local spot for paddle board! Very family friendly and welcoming vibe from the staff at…read morePaddle Pewaukee! They have events and classes - we did a one hour rental and it was a ton of fun! Staff were flexible with the exact timing of the rental return and kind with helping us get on/off the paddle boards.

Great day paddle boarding on Pewaukee Lake. Koha staff was laid back and easy to work with. Highly…read morerecommended for a relaxing day enjoying the summer sun and fresh air.

Went on a Sunday closer to closing so either they were tired or thought I was an easy mark…read more I said I wanted to buy 4 bikes and I was looking for a recumbent because I had medical issues. - yelled at kids. Still bought the bike, informed owner, a lackluster apology... I'm pretty sure the gentleman helping me was a relative. - sold wife a brand new bike that was too tall. I said you're the experts so size them up and make sure it all works. Fail. - recumbent trike had issues from day 1, it was floor model for over year but they still said it was "new" but no warranty. I said directly I need this to ride with my family and I'm ok if it doesn't have a warranty but you'll honor service until it works right? They said yes. Three trips back and still makes noise I find unacceptable. Owners final response was "if you wanted a nice bike you shouldn't have bought a cheap one (~$800) To be fair their mechanic was super nice. They attempted to make it right but ultimately their margins were more important than my satisfaction. No more ski rental here and word of mouth will remain pour. It seems weird as their clientele seem like serious bikers and cater to local families. I really want to support local but not at the expense of my and families happiness for something that should be fun. Appreciate you want to run a business but I'm going to refer people to a different company named after parts of a bike (involves sprockets and wheels). I don't think I've written a poor review but after multiple attempts with what I believe was very reasonable and accommodating expectation. My bike now sits on the shelf as I try to sell it as I found service elsewhere. Your mileage may vary.

Brought our 2 electric bikes that were a gift to my wife and I to Mike for assembly. Not only was…read morehe helpful, friendly and willing to help, but the work was done in a timely fashion and at a reasonable cost. We would recommend Extreme Ski & Bike and they will be our go to shop for our bikes in the future.

Cudahy Nature Preserve: This 42-acre forested area located near Milwaukee Mitchell International…read moreAirport was designated a State Natural Area in 2002. It's one of three such areas in Milwaukee County. I was unable to find an explanation, but it's odd that the preserve is in the city of Oak Creek and not the city of Cudahy. The area is comprised of a small parking lot, shelter, and two distinct woodlands separated by a stream. I included a picture of the map to help illustrate, but a single trail with two loops goes through each section of the forest. According to the information provided by the state online, the north section is a dry-mesic forest dominated by red oak, white oak, black cherry, and shagbark hickory trees. The south woods are moister and supports an old-growth forest containing sugar maple, American beech, red oak, white ash, and ironwood trees. It was a nice enough trail, but my first visit was in July and not only were the mosquitos bad (especially in the south woods), but I was continuously bombarded by flies like a piece of dog poop. Sorry for the crude analogy, but it's pretty accurate. I'll need to visit again in the fall when the colors are in full swing and the bugs are long dead. As I mentioned earlier, there is a tiny parking lot, but it currently has no parking spaces painted on the ground. I was not a fan of the narrow and blind turn into and out of the lot connecting it to College Avenue either. The Nature Preserve itself is nice, but this is a below average lot that needs some care. Overall, this is a short trail that those looking for somewhere new to explore might enjoy. Personally, I recommend driving five minutes further east to either Grant or Warnimont Parks on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Underused County forest preserve with parking for only 4 vehicles right near the airport. There's…read morea covered gazebo area with room for a small party but I'm not sure they ever do that. A very pleasant forest hike, one circuit is only 7 minutes, the other about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace, so if you take both you can have around a 45-50 minute pleasant easy hike. Insect repellent is a must, but the foliage is dense enough that sunblock isn't actually necessary. Trail can be muddy if it rains overnight.

This park has been great starting point for a bike rides in the mornings. People park their cars…read moreunload their bikes and jump on the bug line trail and go on long rides east and west of the city of Merton. The park also has bathrooms in a play area for children. It's clean well-maintained in a good location to start a bike rideOr a walk out in the lake country area. I recommend and will return.

A wonderful little walking trail off the beaten path…read more Beautiful scenery and a handy parking lot make this a great little get away in which to enjoy nature. It's an easy loop with plenty of benches along the trail. Trees, wildlife and a babbling brook make it just delightful. Schoen Laufen translates to Beautiful Walk, and that is exactly what this is. Just remember to bring your bug spray, as the mosquitoes were relentless!

Beautiful Park nice short walk all graveled. Easy for children and seniors no big hills, no mud…read more Dogs allowed at the park. Many flowers, birds and wildlife to be seen. Main path is a loop so it brings you right back to the parking lot no chance of getting lost. Center path connects to the main path. River runs on one side. Lovely park no playground equipment for children just for walking and sightseeing.

I've been on the hunt for solid paddle boarding spots that aren't too far from Milwaukee…read more We tried the pond at Veterans Park on the lakefront in Milwaukee, but I was so worried about falling in the water (it's not clean...at all) that I didn't enjoy it. We tried Pewaukee Lake, but there was a bit too much motor boat action to enjoy paddle boarding. I was flummoxed, until I spoke to someone who lives in Delafield. She recommended Lower Nemahbin Lake. Yahtzee! With free parking and easy access to a kayak/paddle board dedicated dock, Lower Nemahbin Lake is the perfect lake for us! Clean lake water flanked by lush green without too much motor boat activity (it isn't a wake-free lake but boaters are respectful and aren't abundant), we couldn't ask for a better location for paddle boarding. It has an anchored dock in the middle of the lake that we love paddling out to for an afternoon picnic on the lake (and to let the kiddo get some dock jumping/swimming in). It's also kinda fun to paddle under the overpass. Last time we went through, we were able to see a birds nest with peeping baby birds. All in all, a great spot to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon. Get to it!

Easy access: ***** Boat traffic: ***** (not a lot)…read moreWater quality: ***** Free access: ***** Lower Nemahbin Lake is located in Waukesha County in the Village of Summit. This review is for the lake in general for kayaking or paddle boarding. We have been kayaking and paddle boarding for three years now and been to 6 different lakes. I've lived on Okauchee Lake and grew up boating on many of these lake. The public access is down Sugar Island Road just off of I94 provides quick and easy access to the lake which is a bonus. Parking is limited but many cars don't seem to follow the signs which limits 10 cars to the parking lot. Without DNR manning and charging people this will happen. Still plenty of room to unload your gear and a short 100 feet walk or so to the kayak launch area with a short 20 feet pier. There is a public launch for boats but is for small fishing boats as it is a shallow launch and very shallow water for a long way past the island. The shallow water way has a sandy bottom so very little to no weeds and warmer water. Lower Nemahbin Lake is a 239 acre lake located in Waukesha County. It has a maximum depth of 36 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. Overall a Great Lake to kayak, canoe or paddle boarding.