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  • The Stake-Out

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Parks Marina’s massive complex sits on the curve that in the 1960s was home to a humble restaurant, The Stake-Out.  In addition to good food, it offered a unique innovation: A dock telephone to call in your order to have it underway by the time you walked from…

  • Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Induction Weekend

    ​The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa.  Since incorporation in 1997, more than 500 entities and over 1,900 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum…

  • Tatanka Ska Trace Trailhead

    The Tatanka Ska Trace Trailhead marks the beginning of a scenic, paved bike path that stretches over 11 miles, connecting Spirit Lake to downtown Lake Park.

  • Adam Layman

    Enjoy live music from Adam Layman starting at 6 p.m. while you dine on yummy hot dogs!

  • Pioneer Beach

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Pioneer Beach on the east shoreline of East Okoboji was, in fact, settled by area pioneers. James and Susan (Yarnes) Pollard came to northwest Iowa in 1865, establishing a farm on East Okoboji. They had three sons, Albert, Charles, and George; Susan’s brother was Consider A. Yarnes who…

  • Iowa Lakeside Laboratory

    Historical information provided by Iowa Lakeside Laboratory ____ Lakeside’s 147-acre campus is located on scenic West Okoboji Lake, on Little Millers Bay. The bay and adjacent natural areas are used as outdoor classrooms for Lakeside’s university courses and Outreach Programs. The campus is open year round, and visitors are welcome to visit during daylight hours.…

  • Old West Okoboji Golf Course

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Golf at Its Finest The West Okoboji Golf and Country Club was founded in 1917, disappeared after WW II and was reincarnated in 1949 as the Prairie Gold Area Boy Scout Camp. Today, much of the original 9 holes—enlarged to 18 at some point—have been allowed to return…

  • The Floete Mansion and the Okoboji Club

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Floete Mansion Franklin Floete was a successful lumberman in the grandest style, and he demonstrated it to the world when, in 1917, he built a mansion on the west shore of West Lake Okoboji. Owner of more than 20 lumber yards throughout South Dakota and Iowa—including yards in…

  • Triboji Beach/Lazy Lagoon/Steamboat Landing

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Triboji Beach/Lazy Lagoon Lazy Lagoon was part of the Triboji development between the Percival family and the Sioux City Tribune, which helped promote investment in the property beginning in 1928. The lagoon was dug as a shelter for boats during rough weather. Businessman Alex Percival had established a…

  • Old Tony’s Drive-In and Lakeland Theatre area

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Northwest Iowa was not graced with many ethnic foods, especially Italian. But for locals and tourists alike, Tony’s Drive-In was hard to pass up. Located just north of Milford at the intersection of Highways 86 and 71 in front of the Lakeland Drive-In Theater, Tony and Almeda Compiano…