Summer 2026 - Flipbook - Page 7
Tubing on the Apple
River, WI
For many Midwesterners, floating
down the Apple River is a
summer tradition that never gets
old. Long afternoons are spent
drifting slowly through calm
water under the warm sun while
groups of friends laugh, relax,
and
enjoy
the
laid-back
atmosphere.
The river winds through peaceful
natural
scenery,
creating
the
perfect balance between fun and
relaxation. It’s simple, nostalgic,
and exactly the kind of carefree
Black Beach, Silver
Bay, MN
summer
experience
people
remember for years afterward.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Hidden along Minnesota’s North
Shore, Black Beach is unlike
anywhere else in the Midwest. The
beach’s dark sand, created
decades
ago
from
taconite
materials, contrasts dramatically
against the bright blue water of
Lake Superior.
On
sunny
afternoons,
the
shoreline almost looks tropical.
Visitors
come
to
swim,
paddleboard, photograph the
scenery, or simply relax beside the
water while surrounded by
forested cliffs and cool northern
air. It remains one of Minnesota’s
most unique hidden gems.
Known as the
