Guidelines for Enjoying Open Water this Summer

Guidelines for Enjoying Open Water this Summer

It’s lake season! Summer in Madison wouldn’t be the same without our beautiful lakes – from boating to fishing to kayaking to swimming – and there is always a (GREAT!) reason to get out on the water. Whether you’re hopping into one of our natural watering...
Eat your Veggies Day – Coming June 17th!

Eat your Veggies Day – Coming June 17th!

If you aren’t a veggie lover, you may not be quite as excited to know there is a national day dedicated to eating them…but there is! June 17th is Eat Your Veggies Day, and it’s a great reminder to include those healthy greens in your daily meal plan.  Let’s talk...
Swim a Lap (or two!) Today

Swim a Lap (or two!) Today

This month celebrates one of SwimWest’s very favorite days – Swim A Lap Day! Yes, this is real, and it happens each year on June 24th to encourage people to hop in the pool and swim a lap (or 2!). While I’m normally happy to lay in the sun while my kids splash...
Safety Tips for the Water Park

Safety Tips for the Water Park

Madison is only an hour from the waterpark capital of the world – the one and only Wisconsin Dells. Not only do they have the largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks in the WORLD, they are widely considered the best! (Source: my kids!).  With a...