Land of Natura is at 250 Natura Drive in Wisconsin Dells. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sept. 8 is the last day of the season.

Land of Natura is at 250 Natura Drive in Wisconsin Dells. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sept. 8 is the last day of the season.

Brown and her co-workers live a short drive from the Dells destination. And with dry, searing conditions, the “Once or twice a year,” trip to the water park has become routine.

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- Wisconsin's weather this summer has been at times pitch perfect for vacationing, but at other times wildfire smoke and excessive heat have forced some to adapt.