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Review:
The Yahara Chain of Lakes was created from a boggy expanse left over from the last ice age. It starts with Cherokee Lake, crosses Madison and is linked by parks, beaches, picnic areas. and nature trails. Cherokee Lake is not much more than a wide point on the Yahara River that was created after a dam was built in 1850. Surrounded by wetlands, it is popular for kayaking, canoeing, and bird watching. Lake Mendota has a 22-mile long shoreline and includes beautiful Governor Nelson State Park, with a fine sandy beach, a number of boat launches, and 18 miles of hiking trails. Lake Monona is located almost in the heart of the City of Madison and is surrounded by cottages and summer residences. It is popular for water-skiing, boating, tubing, and other sports. It is also great fishing lake. Lake Wingra is fairly small and undeveloped and no motor boats are allowed on it. It includes the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum and has a swimming beach and miles of hiking trails. Mud Lake is surrounded by wetlands and is a great spot for bird watching.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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