When taking your summer vacation with your family, consider spending some time on one of Minnesota's great lakes. Minnesota lakes are not only beautiful natural wonders, but they also come with a bunch of really exciting and fun activities.

For those seeking a little adventure, they should try out some of the wild water activities. One water sport that many people of all ages enjoy is tubing. In this activity, a boat tows a floating tube behind it. This activity can be both fun and relaxing depending on the riders' speed suggestions. Another popular water sport to enjoy is water skiing. This is a bit more challenging for most people, but with proper instruction, most people can be successful. Water skiing is never the same and as more skill is acquired, new techniques can be introduced to keep challenging the skier. Another challenging water sport to try out is wake boarding. For most people, wake boarding is a little tougher than skiing, but with a good teacher, can be accomplished and very fun.

For those people looking for more relaxation than adventure, fishing can be a great choice. However, make sure to stop and get a fishing license before you go out on the lake. You can check out the DNR website for specific tips according to the fish you are trying to catch or for tips according to the area you are fishing in. If you are fishing on resort or lodging property, ask the staff if they have a fishing program. They might have professional fishers that will take you to the hot fishing spots.

Sometimes just doing nothing can be as fun as anything else. A lot of people enjoy boating around for the afternoon, soaking up the sun and enjoying the breeze off the lake. Taking the boat out for a spin can be a great way to spend an afternoon relaxing with your family.