The Upper Dells boat tour, I feel, is another must. It's a two-hour-long trip leaving every 30-45 minutes, 9am to 6pm. During this tour, there are two stops, one at Witches Gulch and Stand Rock, exclusive only to the Dells tour. At Witches Gulch, we were allowed to get out and walk approximately two blocks through what they call a cool canyon, and yes, it was cool, but not cold. It felt good compared to the high humidity we were experiencing. The thought of Mr. Bennett crawling through here to find unique pictures runs through my mind. I don't think I could be so brave.
At the end of the gulch, there are restrooms, snack shops, and souvenir shops. It really is a "cool" sight to see. Back on the boat, we travel north up the river to see some of the tallest of the rock formations - Steamboat and Black Hawks profile. Our next shore landing is at Stand Rock. This is the area's trademark sandstone, which is indigenous with the Dells. It's where Mr. Bennett took the first stop-action photo using his son--now you get to see trained dogs jump the 5-foot chasm from cliff to rock ledge. They only do it once, so be ready with your camera -- I missed. Luckily, we got it on video. This stop also has a restroom, snacks, and very beautiful overlooks for photo opportunities. Again, we were offered the $4 brochure. It explains the old days in the Dells, legends, and tall tales. I do prefer the Upper to the Lower Dells, even though they are both unique.