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"Wisconsin's Undiscovered Jewel"

When I was about 10 years old, a business associate of my father invited our family up to spend a weekend at his cottage on Green Lake, Wisconsin. That was where I first learned to water ski. My clearest memory – remember, I was only 10 – was that of my mother warning me to not fall off of the skis because, as she put it: “The lake has no bottom and you’d be gone forever!” I was too scared to fall but I did have a great time and have loved skiing ever since; I have often wondered why I didn't return to Green Lake sooner.

The town of Green Lake, Wisconsin is not much bigger than I remember it, from what little a 10-year old can remember! But it is very much what one might imagine a resort town to be like. There is a small park with a lagoon – it looked to be great place for skating or fishing. The two main streets were Mill and Hill and at the southwest corner of that intersection there sits a very old but stately courthouse. Just across the street to the south are a family restaurant, confectionary and small boutique. To the east there are several other small shops, a tempting restaurant called Harbor Lights and a couple of real estate offices. To the north, a small café and another real estate office. At the south end of Mill Street is the North Bay Sport and Liquor Store. It seemed to be very well stocked with all the necessary sporting and, shall we say, after-sporting, needs. The population of Green Lake is only about 1200 but I can guarantee you a much larger number in the middle of summer! We did stop for a beer at the Goose Blind, a very nice local restaurant and bar where a brief conversation with the bartender on duty made us feel right at home. Make a note to stop in for the Friday Fish Special if you’re in town!