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Resort media and independently photographed destination images have different evidentiary value. None of these images is presented as a photograph taken by our editorial team. Older images are historical views, not proof of current condition.

A table of pasta and other dishes at Sortino’s Italian Kitchen in Kalahari Wisconsin

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen at Kalahari Wisconsin. Resort-supplied dining media.

Credit: Courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Original source. Supplied through the resort’s public Wisconsin media gallery for editorial coverage; copyright remains with the resort. This is not a Creative Commons image.

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Sandstone cliffs and pine trees beside the Wisconsin River

Wisconsin River scenery, photographed in 2014.

Credit: atramos / Alex T. Ramos. Original source. CC BY 2.0.

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Kalahari Wisconsin resort exterior and elephant sculpture

Kalahari Wisconsin exterior. Resort-supplied media.

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Two queen beds and a seating area in a Kalahari Hillside room

Kalahari Hillside room. Layouts vary by booked room type.

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A mother and daughter relaxing beside an outdoor pool at Kalahari Wisconsin

Kalahari Wisconsin poolside scene. Resort-supplied media.

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Riders on a colorful outdoor raft waterslide at Kalahari Wisconsin

Kalahari Wisconsin outdoor waterslide. Seasonal operation.

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Children playing beneath splashing water at Kalahari Wisconsin

Kalahari Wisconsin splash area. Check attraction restrictions.

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A couple floating together at Kalahari Wisconsin outdoor waterpark

Kalahari Wisconsin outdoor waterpark. Resort-supplied media.

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Wilderness resort entrance with colorful rooflines and landscaping in 2012

Wilderness entrance, photographed in 2012; historical exterior view.

Credit: Corey Coyle. Original source. CC BY 3.0.

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Visitors in the Poseidon’s Rage wave pool at Mt. Olympus in 2007

Mt. Olympus wave pool, photographed in 2007; historical view.

Credit: Royalbroil. Original source. CC BY-SA 2.5.

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