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Plan a trip on the water with our Paddle Guide, exploring the best spots to canoe and kayak in the

Looking for the ultimate guide to summer fun in the Stevens Point Area? You're in luck! With a roundup of ideas from biking the Green Circle Trail to the crystal clear waters of Sunset Lake, there is no shortage of fun. Grab your crew and make this your summer fun bucket list in the Stevens Point Area!

Looking for the best hidden beaches for summer fun? In the Stevens Point Area you'll find a few of the best spots hidden in plain view from the sandbars of the Wisconsin River to the shores of Lake DuBay. Learn more about where to find these hidden beaches and where to go afterward for the perfect summer day!

Looking for kid-sized fun this summer in the Stevens Point Area? Use our guide to kid-friendly activities in the Stevens Point Area to find cool things to do from indoor activities at Putt-n-Play or the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum to outdoor fun at Iverson Park or Schmeeckle Reserve. 

The expansive Wisconsin River is home to multiple different flowages and lakes. In this guide, we explore the fishing opportunities of the River In-Between. The flowage is home to walleye, smallmouth bass, and the catfish corridor. Get out and explore the variety of fishing on the Wisconsin River in the Stevens Point Area today! 

Looking for a fun family-friendly festival, complete with great food, free live music, and capped off with fireworks? If so, this is one event you do not want to miss. The annual Riverfront Rendezvous is held at Pfiffner Pioneer Park and will be taking place from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3, in 2022.

Here are the top six things you need to know before heading out to enjoy the summertime fun!

Take advantage of the summer months in Wisconsin by taking a hike on any one of the picturesque hiking trails in the Stevens Point Area. From the rolling hills at Standing Rocks to the boardwalk paths along the Green Circle, hiking in the Stevens Point Area will have you coming back time after time!  

Summertime in Wisconsin is magical. Cruising the lakes and rivers, dining al-fresco, green tree-lined bike paths, summer breezes, and outdoor live music - what more could you ask for! We made it easier for you and narrowed it down to the 10 reasons you need to visit the Stevens Point Area this summer. 

Looking for the perfect spot to play disc golf in the Stevens Point Area where you can show off your skills, incorporate strategy, compete with friends and be in nature? From Standing Rocks County Park to McDill Pond, read more about the disc golf courses in the region. Then, grab your discs and head out! 

Plan a trip on the water with our Paddle Guide, exploring the best spots to canoe and kayak in the Stevens Point Area. This time we're featuring Lake Joanis, part of the Schmeeckle Reserve on the UW-Stevens Point campus. Read on for details on what to expect, where to put-in and take-out, along with mileage and estimated time. All that's left to do is head out!