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  • Milford’s Old Dam and Railroad

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Until a series of floods came along, Old Town Milford was known for its dam and grist mill. The town was relocated one mile to the north, on the new Milwaukee Railroad line.  A series of dams to control water level was repeatedly dynamited over the years by…

  • Artisans Road Trip

    Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October.  This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Artist Directory Artist Map Plan your route and get directions with our interactive map: https://tinyurl.com/4zba86s9 The Artisans Road Trip,…

  • Wildcat Stadium

  • Jeremy Dewall

    Sing along to an acoustic show from Jeremy Dewall with your friends and enjoy a glass of wine! Frisco Burgers are the specialty.

  • Old Arnolds Park Hotel

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ LEGACY OF THE ARNOLDS PARK HOTEL Wesley B. Arnold was no dummy. He saw that with planned railroad land coming within yards of his house that overlooked West Okoboji, there would be some opportunity coming to town. When workers began arriving to perform grading and build the trestle…

  • Garlock Slough

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ This small water body is part of the Iowa DNR’s Garlock Slough Wildlife Management Area on both sides of Hwy. 86. In the distance to the north are the Jones Beach area—once a popular resort area originally called Milford Beach — and Pocahontas Point, settled by vacationers from…

  • Abbie Gardner Cabin & Museum

    Historical information provided by Daughters of the American Revolution and State Historical Society _ Originally from Seneca, New York, the Rowland Gardners, nine members in all, came to the Spirit Lake region by covered wagon in 1856. In 1857, amidst rising tensions between Native Americans and new settlers, 13-year-old Abbie Gardner’s family was killed by…

  • Old Central Emporium and Arnolds Park Depot

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ This early photo shows the Central Emporium dance hall with its walkway shortly after the turn of the century. Zoom in and note the Arnolds Park train station to the right. Not long after this, a hotel was built on the grassy area in the foreground. For over…

  • Terrace Park’s Casino Ballroom

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ In the days when dancing was all the rage, Terrace Park’s Casino Ballroom claimed to be one of the most popular night spots in northwest Iowa. Opened in 1923—the same opening time at Arnolds Park’s Roof Garden Ballroom, ironically—the Casino offered nightly dancing, a bathhouse for changing into…

  • Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve

    Information provided by The Nature Conservancy _ This area contains geological formations known as kettleholes. Historically, these were formed when giant blocks of ice from glaciers fell off and melted, making large bowl- shaped indentations in the ground. These unique geological formations make this preserve one of the more popular in the state. It often…