Create Family Memories at Farmer’s Market in the Park

Meander the Boardwalk on Saturday Mornings in Arnold’s Park. Summer at the Iowa Great Lakes is filled with excitement, activity, and families. Farmers Market in the Park is no different, as the Saturday community-based event is a haven for people looking to spend several hours browsing for a niche product along the beautiful shores of…

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Lake Life Review

The Lake Life team is at it again! You know that song Where in the World is Carmon Sandiago? I think our team needs a theme song. I would call it Where in the Lakes Are They? Don’t try to sing the title as you did with Where in the World is Carmon Sandiago, it…

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Blue Lake Maps — Celebrating 60 Years!

Every decade, Kyle Hamilton of Blue Lake Maps designs and creates a new snapshot of the Iowa Great Lakes region, showcasing new additions alongside the area’s long history. For the past 60 years, these maps have become family keepsakes at area homes and businesses. Blue Lake Maps were first released in 1960 by Robin Hamilton,…

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Brooks Golf is a Gem Found in the Heart of the Iowa Great Lakes

Nestled in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes, for almost 90 years, Brooks Golf has drawn all levels of golfers to their 27-hole course complete with three distinct nine-hole layouts. From smooth greens to bent grass tees and fairways, the course’s masterful design has created superb playing conditions for all ages throughout the years.…

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Our Pets Brings us Smiles

A pet is often one of our very best friends! Cats, dogs, and multiple other animals bring huge value to our lives. These cuddly animals are valued companions, extremely loyal and constantly willing to bring a smile to our faces. A loveable pet will run to us in excitement when we come home or wander…

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Kylie’s Book Nook

Wild at Heart by KA Tucker In the last issue I recommended The Simple Wild and when I finished it, I immediately started the follow up, Wild at Heart. It’s official, KA Tucker has ruined me for all other romance novels! All I want is a third novel to continue this journey with Calla and…

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Welcome to Camp Foster of Okoboji — Where Kids Get to be Kids

Past and Present Camp Counselors Share Their Love for Camp Foster The idea that “Kids Can Be Kids” is one reason campers love to come back to Camp Foster year after year. Parents, who once attended or worked as counselors, now send their own children. Kids of all ages travel from across the United States…

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