Driving down Otter Drive, I not only noticed the magnificent, towering pine trees, I experienced the pleasing pine scent that reminds me that I am in central Wisconsin. I remember smiling, taking a deep breath, and feeling relaxed and refreshed by my surroundings.
This was my first trip kayaking in the Waupaca Chain O’Lakes. My boyfriend and I put the kayaks in at the public boat landing and set off in Taylor Lake. Being a novice kayaker, it took a few minutes to grow accustomed, but feeling comfortable quickly, I began to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Eventually, our destination was Clearwater Harbor, a restaurant and bar on the lake. The docks were full and staff was busy serving people on their boats. The deck was crowded too as it was Tuesday evening and Mark Little was performing. We pulled out our sandwiches, opened our beverages and enjoyed dinner on the lake with music!
The sun was going down and our evening ending, but not before we got to enjoy the sunset all the way back to the boat landing.
Itinerary for One Couple’s Evening of Kayaking, Dinner and Music
- Dinner – order your dinner in advance – (715) 258-5171 from the Green Fountain Inn for pick up at 604 S. Main Street, Waupaca. They have a take-out menu. My favorite is the Asian Peanut Lime Chicken Wrap.
- Kayak Rental – rent your kayak at the Chain O’ Lakes Marine right next to Clearwater Harbor in King.
- Kayak the Chain O’ Lakes and return to Clearwater Harbor for the evening entertainment. You can also paddle up to the dock to get wait service.
- Clearwater Harbor entertainment – Head over to Clearwater Harbor for their entertainment in the summer on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
