Category: Adults
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Fun in Okoboji Video
A Perfect Day in Okoboji Some places feel like summer the moment you arrive, and Okoboji is one of them. The Iowa Great Lakes have a way of turning simple moments into lifelong memories. Bright sunshine, clear water, good food, live music, classic attractions, and a community that welcomes visitors like old friends all come…
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Furry Friends Welcome in Okoboji!
Want to bring your furry best friend on vacation to Okoboji with you, but you don’t know what places are pet-friendly? We’re here to help! Whether you’re looking for lodging or dining options, we’ll find options that will give you and your pet(s) the best Okoboji experience! Pet-friendly Lodging Looking for a place to…
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Kettleson Hogsback
Connect with Nature! by Rebecca Peters This week I explored the trails at Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area. The weather is getting beautiful, and it’s a great time to get outside to watch the plants come back to life. I’ve heard there are great birdwatching opportunities at Kettleson Hogsback, with over 270 different bird species…
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The Maritime Museum
So Many Wooden Boats! by Rebecca Peters This week I visited the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and gift shop. The museum is full of fascinating artifacts that tell a story about our community in years past. It is free to visit, but donations are accepted. The gift shop is filling up with toys, trinkets,…
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Craft Brewery Tour
I’ll Take One of Each by Rebecca Peters This week I did a local craft brewery tour and visited Okoboji Brewing Company and West O to taste their local brews and enjoy the unique vibe each brewery has to offer. The Iowa Great Lakes Area brews delicious beer! Both breweries offer something for everyone’s taste,…
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Pearson Lakes Art Center
I Explored Art by Rebecca Peters This week I visited the Pearson Lakes Art Center. I explored the multiple visual arts galleries, classrooms, performing arts theatre, and gift shop filled with original artwork from local artists. Then, I went back later in the day to take the Wine 101 culinary arts education class! Holly, the…
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Okoboji Classic Cars
A Step Back In Time by Rebecca Peters This week I visited Okoboji Classic Cars, an incredible experience unique to the Iowa Great Lakes Area! If you’ve never visited, what are you waiting for? Okoboji Classic Cars is a car dealership featuring cars spanning 100 years. It’s a full restoration shop. It’s also a paradise…