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Location	Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°35′12″N 89°46′59″W / 43.58655°N 89.78294°W / 43.58655; -89.78294

The Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort is a huge water park resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. It is one of the biggest indoor waterpark areas in the world. All its indoor waterparks together cover about 240,000 square feet (22,000 m²). This resort is part of a larger group of Wilderness resorts. Another one is Wilderness at the Smokies in Tennessee. The Wilderness group also has four smaller outdoor waterparks.

History of Wilderness Resort

In 1995, the Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort first opened. It was located along U.S. Highway 12. Its first water park was called Fort Wilderness and was 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m²). In 1999, the resort added a second indoor waterpark, Klondike Kavern. They also added sixty more guest rooms.

In 2002, the Wild West part of the hotel opened. This area has 162 guest rooms. It also includes Dodge ‘Em City, a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m²) indoor play area. This play area features Timberland Playhouse. Lake Wilderness outdoor waterpark also opened here. In 2003, the Wild West Waterpark started welcoming guests.

Also in 2003, a fancy resort called Wilderness on the Lake opened. It has 108 condominium rooms. This resort is home to Cubby's Cove. This is a 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m²) indoor and outdoor waterpark. It has a special Infinity pool that looks out over Lake Delton.

In summer 2005, the resort celebrated its 10th birthday. They opened two exciting new waterslides: the Hurricane and the Black Hole.

In April 2006, the Wilderness opened its biggest indoor waterpark yet. It was named the Wild WaterDome. This 70,000-square-foot (6,500 m²) waterpark has a huge indoor wave pool. It also features the Dueling Mammoths family raft ride. There is also a fun play area for toddlers. The roof of this waterpark lets UV rays through. This means people can even get a tan indoors! At the same time, Fort Wilderness Waterpark, the resort's first indoor waterpark, closed down.

In July 2006, Glacier Canyon Lodge opened. This was the third main property of the Wilderness. It came with a large 3.2-acre outdoor waterpark called the Lost World.

In 2008, the Wilderness opened Wild Rock Golf Club. This is an 18-hole golf course. They also updated the Klondike Kavern waterpark.

In 2009, the Wilderness added three indoor, 3-D, blacklight mini-golf courses. They also opened an outdoor mini-golf course, go-karts, and a zip line adventure. The resort also added Tombstone Town Haunted Hotel and Mineshaft Mirror Maze.

In 2010, all the guest rooms at the Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort were updated.

In 2012, the Wilderness opened the Northern Lights Sky Ropes Course. This course is in the Wild West area of the hotel. The resort also added the Lunar Loop and Cosmic Drop slides. These are exciting drop slides at the Lost World Water Park.

In 2015, the Klondike Krash Water Slides were changed. They became the Claim Jumper Challenge Water Slides. These are two racing slides where you use a special board.

Today, the Wilderness Resort covers over 600 acres (2.4 km²) of land. It offers 1,163 places to stay. These include the Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort, Wilderness on the Lake, and Glacier Canyon Lodge. There are also Vacation Villas, Cabins, and Condominiums. The resort has four indoor and four outdoor waterparks. Together, they cover almost 500,000 square feet (46,000 m²). The resort also has Wild Rock Golf Club and the Wilderness Woods Par 3 Family Course. A skywalk connects to the Glacier Canyon Lodge. Boats take guests to the Wilderness on the Lake Resort.

Explore the Resort Areas

The Wilderness Resort has different themed areas. Each area offers unique fun and activities.

New Frontier Area

This part of the resort looks like Western United States forests and mountains. Its buildings are painted brown with green and black touches.

New Frontier Waterparks

Klondike Kavern Indoor Waterpark

• This waterpark is 65,000 square feet (6,000 m²) big.
• It has a Klondike gold rush theme.
• Claim Jumper Challenge: Two 500 ft (150 m) tube slides where you race.
• Mine Shaft Drop: Two fast body slides.
• Bonanza Brook: A 500 ft (150 m) lazy river for relaxing floats.
• Bonanza Bluff: A fun water play structure with interactive features.
• The Hurricane: A thrilling ride for 2-4 people.
• Sulfur Springs: Indoor and outdoor hot tubs and pools.
• Kodiak Kanteen: A snack bar for quick bites.

Wild WaterDome Indoor Waterpark

• This waterpark is 70,000 square feet (6,500 m²) in size.
• It has a beach theme.
• It features a special transparent roof. This roof lets you tan indoors!
• The Great Wave: A large wave pool.
• Mini-Mammoths Cove: A shallow play area for toddlers.
• The Dueling Mammoths: Racing raft rides for families.
• Survivor's Bar & Grill: A place to eat and relax.
• Wooly's Eatery: Another snack bar option.
• You can rent private cabanas for extra comfort.
• Margarita's Swim-Up Bar: A bar you can swim up to (opened in 2014).

New Frontier Outdoor Waterpark

• This outdoor waterpark is 110,000 square feet (10,000 m²) big.
• Gold Rush Tube Slide: A 400 ft (120 m) enclosed tube slide.
• Gold Rush Body Slide: A mostly-open body slide.
• Timber Falls Tube Slide: A tube slide that starts from a 30-foot tower.
• Prospector's Creek: A 600-foot (180 m) lazy river.
• Toddler's Cove: A shallow play area for little ones.
• Banana Slides: Short body slides for small children.
• New Frontier Springs: A large hot tub.
• Bear Foot Island Sprayground: A fun water area for young children and their parents.
• Raccoon Saloon: A place to grab a drink.

New Frontier Activities

• Glitter Gulch Arcade: A three-story arcade with many games.
• Electric Go-Karts: Indoor go-kart racing.
• TommyKnockers Bar: A bar for adults.
• Wild Canyon Cafe: A restaurant.
• Fast Molly's Gift Shop: A place to buy souvenirs.
• Survivor's Bar And Grille: Another dining option.
• OK Corral Lazer Tag: A laser tag arena.
• Marshall Training Lazer Maze Vault: A laser maze challenge.
• Polka Dot Pots: A pottery studio where kids can create.

Wild West Area

This area is designed to look like the American West from the 1800s. Its buildings are painted red with brown accents.

Wild West Waterparks

Wild West Indoor Waterpark

• This waterpark is 70,000 square feet (6,500 m²) in size.
• It has a Western gold mine theme.
• Wilderness Express: A tube slide.
• Fantastic Voyage: A family raft ride.
• The Black Hole: A thrilling single-rider slide with special effects.
• Wild West Body Slides: Four fast body slides.
• Ransack Ridge: An interactive water-play structure.
• Wild West Bumper Boats: Fun bumper boats in the water.
• High Plains Hot Springs: An indoor and outdoor hot tub.
• Grizzly's Grill: A snack bar.
• The Thirsty Buffalo Saloon: A restaurant.

Lake Wilderness Outdoor Waterpark

• This outdoor waterpark is 40,000 square feet (3,700 m²) big.
• Rafter's Rage Tube Slide: A 300-foot (91 m) tube slide.
• Rafter's Rage Body Slide: A 220-foot (67 m) body slide.
• Lil' Chutes Banana Slides: Two small body slides for little ones.
• A children's wading pool with fun water features.
• Island Pool: A 13,000 square feet (1,200 m²) lazy lake for relaxing.
• A lap pool and water basketball area.
• A lily pad obstacle walk.
• A volleyball pool.
• Hot tubs for relaxing.
• Mackinac Tap & Snack Shack: A place for snacks and drinks.
• Midway Macs Outdoor Grill: An outdoor grill.
• You can rent 9 private poolside cabanas.

Wild West Activities

• Northern Lights Arcade: Another large arcade.
• Timberland Play Park: A fun play structure for children.
• Mini-Golf: Two indoor, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf courses. One is pirate-themed, and the other is western-themed.
• Pistol Pete's Ice Cream: A place to get ice cream.
• Thirsty Buffalo Bar And Grill: A restaurant.
• Goody Gum Drop Candy Shoppe: A candy store.
• OP's Marketplace: A convenience store.
• The Trading Post: A gift shop.
• Giddy-Up Pub: A pub for adults.
• CyVRspace: A virtual reality arena.
• Fitness Center: A gym for guests.

Wilderness on the Lake Resort

Wilderness on the Lake is a more luxurious resort with 108 condominium units. It has a 35,000 square feet (3,300 m²) indoor and outdoor waterpark called Cubby's Cove. This waterpark features a pool that looks out over Lake Delton. You can reach this area from the main resort by a 10-minute shuttle bus ride or a ferry in the summer. This area is great for young adults with small children.

Glacier Canyon Lodge Resort

Glacier Canyon Lodge is the newest of the three main Wilderness properties. It is a condominium resort with 460 units. It has an outdoor waterpark called Lost World. This waterpark includes an interactive river, three hot tubs, and activity pools. It also has Halley's Comet Racers. This area also has a large Conference Center and a huge arcade. You can also find go-karts and nature trails here.

Glacier Canyon Waterpark

Lost World Outdoor Waterpark

• This is the largest outdoor waterpark, covering 3.2 acres.
• It has a fun dinosaur theme.
• Lost World Adventure River: An interactive lazy river.
• Halley's Comet Racers: A four-lane mat racing slide.
• Fossil Falls: A play-and-spray structure with a huge 750-gallon tipping bucket.
• Crocodile Cove: An island pool perfect for relaxing.
• Dino Mania: An area with water basketball, a lily pad water walk, and two sport slides.
• You can rent 15 private poolside cabanas.
• Lunar Loop and The Cosmic Drop: Two 5-story body slides with launch capsules.
• Three outdoor hot tubs.
• The Big Dig Restaurant: A place to eat.
• Dinosaur Crossing Restaurant: Another dining option.
• T-Rex Retreat: A relaxing spot.
• Jurassic Joe's: A place for refreshments.

Glacier Canyon Activities

• Go-Karts and Kiddie-Karts: Racing fun for all ages.
• Jurassic Outdoor Mini-Golf: A dinosaur-themed outdoor mini-golf course.
• Wyndham Outdoor Pool: An additional outdoor pool.
• Jurassic Journey Nature Trail: A trail to explore nature.
• Lost Canyon Zipline: An exciting zip line adventure.
• A picnic area for outdoor meals.
• Lost Canyon Carriage Tours: Private carriage rides (not directly run by Wilderness).

Glacier Canyon Dining & Shopping

• Bean Bodega Coffee Shop: A coffee shop.
• A convenience store for quick needs.
• Canyon Ridge Tap Room And Restaurant: A restaurant and bar.
• Campside Coffee Shop: Another coffee shop.
• OP's Fresh Market: Offers coffee and quick foods.
• The Trading Post Retail Store: Sells clothing, swimwear, souvenirs, and toys.
• The Candy Cabin: Offers hand-dipped chocolates and caramel apples.
• A fitness center for workouts.

Getting Around the Wilderness Resort

The Wilderness Resort has a shuttle bus system to help guests get around. There are three different bus lines:

• Blue Line: Travels between the main resort area and Wilderness On The Lake.
• Red Line: Connects the main resort area with Sundara Inn And Spa, Wild Rock Golf Course, Wilderness Condos, and Wilderness Vacation Villas.
• Green Line: Runs between the main resort area, Glacier Canyon Lodge, and Wyndham Glacier Canyon. This line stops at many more places on the main campus.

In the summer, the Wilderness Territory also runs a ferry service. It's called the Wilderness Water Shuttle. It travels between the Wild Rock Golf Course, Wilderness On The Lake, and two other harbors on Lake Delton.