By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
From FamilyTravel.com
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is considered an ancient form of surfing, traced to early days in Polynesia. More recently, in the 1940s, surf instructors on a Waikiki beach in Hawaii are said to have used the skill to allow them a better view of their students. Today, families can indulge in the sport at many resorts and scenic recreation areas.
Here are five to consider:
Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Perfect your balancing act on this charming chain of freshwater lakes in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Bring your own gear or rent from one of several accessible shops in the region. Slather on the sunscreen and set out to explore the 20 lakes — ranging in size from 123 acres to more than 1000 acres — that attract adventuresome families. Stop along the way to swim at small sandy beaches or grab lunch or a snack at the waterside Pike’s Pine Isle. Water skiing, boating, wakeboarding, canoeing and fishing are also popular. Plan a sunset paddle and you may share the scenery with a loon family….