There’s no better to end a fun-filled summer day than to spread out a blanket on the grass, and watch an outdoor movie together. It’s quality family cuddle time at its finest, and it’s also the perfect way to relax after a splashtastic day in our waterparks. That’s why we’re happy to announce the return of Tuesday movie nights at the Wilderland park area! Movies are free for all guests,... Read More »

Great news! Beginning Friday, May 24, 2013 and running through Sunday, September 1, 2013, we want to give you something more with your stay! Any registered Wilderness Territory guest will receive a free child’s ticket (ages 4-11) to ride the Original Wisconsin Ducks, the Upper Dells Boat Tours and/or Lower Dells Boat Tours when you purchase an adult ticket. This is a savings of $13.30 for the Ducks and... Read More »

The Wilderness management team would like to thank everyone for entering our WilderWords contest. It was a lot of fun to see all of the entries. Our Grand Prize Winners, who were selected by Facebook fans included: 1st Place: Linda B. from Cecil, WI who received 484 votes. She receives a Wilderness Getaway Package for Four including a two-night stay at Wilderness Hotel with four waterpark passes, a one-day cabana... Read More »

Last year, we catered to dare devils with the addition of the Lunar Loop and Cosmic Drop extreme thrills slides. This summer, however, we’re focusing our attention on the “li’l squirts” in your family with a fun new zero-depth sprayground! The new Bear Foot Island Sprayground is under construction now and will be located in the New Frontier outdoor waterpark. This splash-tastic area will have woodsy-themed spraying fountains, exploding ground... Read More »

Today is National Golf Day, and so we thought it would be a great time to let everyone know that Wild Rock Golf Course will be opening this week! Join us on Thursday, April 18th for opening day or book your tee time for a future date. Wild Rock was designed by the world-renowned golf course architecture team of Hurdzan & Fry. Since its opening in 2008, it has received... Read More »

The Wilderness would like to thank all of those enthusiastic fans out there who submitted a WilderWord video to our Facebook contest! You can view these clever and creative WilderWord video entries at our Facebook page at http://bit.ly/YGo7S7. Then, please take a moment to vote for your favorite entry before until Sunday, April 14, at 11:59 CST. (Voting is open to anyone who "likes" the Wilderness Facebook, and you can... Read More »

Have you ever noticed all of the culturally diverse employees working at the Wilderness? This is partially because since 2002, our resort has been utilizing the Summer Work and Travel J1 Visa program which allows high-achieving college students from foreign countries the opportunity to secure a VISA and experience America’s culture by working in the United States for a brief period of time. The resort is currently in the process... Read More »

We realize that our resort means a lot of things to a lot of different people. That’s why we’ve created a fun contest running through the month of March to find out some of the “Wilderwords” people use to describe us. So grab your video camera or smart phone, record you or your family’s ‘WilderWord’, upload that video to YouTube or Vimeo, and share your video link with us on... Read More »

On any given day, we hear from countless guests about how much they love hanging out in the Wild WaterDome Indoor Waterpark. And frankly, we have to agree! When you’re in the Wild WaterDome, with its see-through roof allowing the sun to shine in, even on the coldest day of winter, it feels like you are in the tropics! Guests often ask us what the roof is made of, and... Read More »

Did you know that when you submit a comment card recognizing a Wilderness employee or a manager for a job well done that it really does make a difference? The positive comments are compiled monthly, and together with our directors’ input, two employees are honored. Then on a quarterly basis, the resort also honors the two best employees and two best managers at the resort. Finally, once a year... Read More »

On these chilly winter days, guests at Wilderness on the Lake who look outside their windows are likely to catch a glimpse of ice fishermen on Lake Delton. It’s a sight that makes most of the area residents smile because this summer will mark 5 years ago when the lake literally vanished right before our eyes. The date was June 9, 2008, and it is a day in Wisconsin Dells’... Read More »

You asked for healthier quick foods on your Wilderness comments cards, and we listened! Our talented team of chefs has just unveiled a new line of healthy “Deli To Go” items that are available for purchase at the quick-service dining areas inside our WaterDome, Klondike Kavern, Wild West and Lake Wilderness Waterparks! These new delicious (as well as nutritious) “Deli To Go” menu items will change seasonally to take advantage... Read More »

Special Guest Blog Post by: Newlywed Katie from Brookfield, WI Patrick and I selected the Wilderness to host our wedding because his family has a cabin on the Wisconsin River and we spend a lot of time in the area. We reside in Brookfield, WI, but the majority of our family is from out of state so we thought by hosting our wedding at the Wilderness our guests could make... Read More »

Ready to say goodbye to 2012 and ring in 2013 in a big way? Not up for the annual shindig in the basement at your neighbor’s house? Then bring your family and friends and stay with us over New Year’s Eve! You can start your night off with a fantastic New Year’s Eve Prime Rib buffet in the Wild Canyon Café from 4 to 9 p.m. (Don’t worry if you... Read More »

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our professional decorators have been busy putting up 15 uniquely themed Christmas trees throughout the Territory and over 55,000 Christmas lights. Rumor has it the “big guy,” (AKA Santa,) will be making some appearances very soon as well! Our sources from the North Pole have told us that Santa will be in our New Frontier lobby handing out candy canes and... Read More »

It’s hard to believe but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And this year, we have a lot to be thankful for (like no more political ads!) Seriously though, as Americans we do have many things to be grateful for, including being able to enjoy quality family time together! If you want to take a break from the hassles of cooking this year, consider enjoying our delicious Thanksgiving buffet at... Read More »

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – At the Wilderness we take the holidays seriously! And, if you’re ready for some spooktacular fun this Halloween, you’ll definitely want to be sure to head to the Wilderness with your family! Our Tombstone Town Haunted Hotel is a scary adventure which is definitely not for the timid! It begins inside a seemingly endless Mineshaft Mirror Maze that twists and turns until you’ll question your own... Read More »