Wisconsin offers a lot of beach choices

The arrival of summer means it’s time to hit the beach, and we have a lot of choices in Wisconsin. 

In the state are about 15,000 lakes, plus shorelines for the Mississippi River, St. Croix River and Great Lakes of Michigan and Superior.

Much of what makes Wisconsin beaches different from those in Waikiki is the hype and personality. OK, make that multiple personalities. 

Some close-to-home beaches are perfect for swimming; others are good for simply watching the waves. The craggy, sandy, calm and sleek each has its fans....

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Ken Notes: We need to use this to exponentially increase tourism in the state. We are not scratching the surface regarding the potential here. We could add billions to our revenue stream by making Wisconsin the affordable escape from Chicago it once was.