Ah, Wisconsin. The land of beer, brats, cheese and Packers. The 30th state to joint the union is known as America’s Dairy Land, but with it’s abundant natural resources including lakes, rivers, streams, timber and open prairies it is gaining a new reputation in the world of extreme sports as America’s Paintball Land.

With more than 50 active paintball fields in the state you’re sure to find one to your liking. From natural, to man-made to scenario fields you can tap your inner army man for a fun day of shoot-em-up. If you’re more of a serious competitor there are also many tournament teams based around the state. A quick online search can connect you with many of their web sites.

So, if you happen to find yourself driving through Wisconsin dressed in camouflage, wearing protective goggles and holding a marker (paintball gun) with an itchy trigger finger, here are five of the hottest spots to check out.

1. Action Packed Paintball in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Action Packed describes itself as “heart pounding, adrenaline rushing, action packed paintball fun.” Located 20 miles east of Madison it is the premiere course in central Wisconsin. With seven different fields with names like The Bad Lands and Death Valley you’ll find the perfect scenario for you or your group whether you want to join a walk-on game or host a private game. Plus, Action Packed is so positive you’ll love your experience they guarantee it. If you play two full games and then decide it isn’t for you they’ll give you a full refund.

2. Stalker Paintball in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin.

Located six miles northwest of Wisconsin Dells, Stalker boasts over 40 acres of action-packed paintball fields full of variety. From wooded terrain, to man-made bunkers, to a face paced speedball concept field this place will get your blood pumping whether you’re looking for open play or private play.

3. Splat Tag in Hudson, Wisconsin.

The granddaddy of fields in western Wisconsin, Splat Tag offers 20 different terrain courses to play within 200 acres. Full of woods, trails, hills, brush, downed trees, bunkers and even an army Jeep, 20-foot towers and an airplane you’re in for a day of fun and excitement. Weekend walk-on games can get huge with 100+ players, and they can accommodate private groups of up to 200 people.

4. Breakaway Paintball in Racine, Wisconsin.

With over 100 acres of paintball fields, Breakaway is THE place to get your paint on in southeastern Wisconsin. The mostly natural courses have varying amounts of tree and brush cover. But if hiding behind a 50-gallon barrel is more your style, their Barrel Field is one of the best in the country.

5. Apocalypse Paintball in Poynette, Wisconsin.

For the ultimate in outdoor adventure Apocalypse has 50 acres of fields to choose from including a World War I inspired tower field with bunkers and trenches, and a medieval castle field – all just 20 miles north of Madison. Apocalypse specializes in private group play, but walk-on play is available on weekends year-round.

Author Bio: Mike regularly writes for ProlificPaintball.com, they carry such paintball equipment as Paintball Guns and the Invert Mini, as well as many other items from a variety of manufacturers.

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