Winter
An hour or two to spare? Okoboji: Eat, Play, Shop!
Whether you are in town for a music competition or sports tournament you may find yourself with an hour or two to pass so here are some suggestions of where to EAT, PLAY, and SHOP! Why not make a weekend out of it and book a night or two in one of our many great Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji Burger Passport
The fun begins Winter Games Weekend, 2020! Pick up a passport at any of the participating restaurants. Try a burger at each stop. Earn your passport sticker, and win a prize. You’ve got until the end of the year (or while supplies last). Have fun & enjoy!!! Participating Restaurants: • The Beach Club Lounge • Read More »
Read MoreWinter Wonderland
Okoboji’s winter recreation opportunities are diverse and plentiful! By Greg Drees Long known for its extensive menu of summertime activities, Okoboji has also matured into a year-round outdoor playground. Don’t let the wintry weather get you down. Opportunities abound for outdoor recreation in Okoboji. Boji Bay Ice Arena If you were born and raised in Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji Couples Winter Escape
Winter is the perfect time for an Okoboji Couples get away! Winter is a beautiful and much slower paced time to visit the Iowa Great Lakes while still finding plenty to keep you as busy as you want to be. Rest & Relax Oakwood Inn Winter is a GREAT time to head to Okoboji to Read More »
Read MoreWinter Family Fun in Okoboji
Get out and Enjoy the Snow! Okoboji is the perfect destination in the winter! We have hundreds of miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking and observing winter birds! You’ll also find indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks, or bundle up and head to the beach to build snowcastles! And don’t forget Read More »
Read MoreIce Fishing Frenzy
What is one thing anyone and everyone can do in Okoboji all year long? If you answered fishing you are exactly right! Believe it or not WINTER is one of the best times to fish in and around Okoboji. Ice fishing opportunities abound in and around the Iowa Great Lakes and it has never been Read More »
Read MoreIowa Great Lakes History – The Big Chill
Ice harvesters braved winter’s cruelest elements By Greg Drees In this technologically dominant world, it is difficult to imagine the labor that was once employed to achieve some of the things that we absolutely take for granted today. Take, for instance, back in the days of pre-refrigeration (yes, Gen Xers and Millennials, there were those Read More »
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