Winter Couples Getaway: One of the Best Lake Okoboji Hotels

Crisp winter days out in the woods, cozy nights curled up by the fire with a hot drink and a blanket, and quality time together as the moonlight glistens on snow—this is just the beginning of your romantic getaways in Iowa when you choose one of the best Lake Okoboji Hotels. The Oakwood Inn is […]

Your Guide to the University of Okoboji Winter Games

The University of Okoboji Winter Games is an annual event held during the last weekend of January. This multi-day festival includes various activities, such as broomball, flag football, a chili cook-off, a polar plunge, fireworks, and the Burning of the Greens (a giant bonfire with Christmas trees). This yearly tradition, and all that comes along […]

A Scenic Drive for Iowa Fall Colors to Round Lake Winery

One of the most scenic drives in Iowa, especially when the fall colors are popping, is from Okoboji, IA, just over the border in Southwest Minnesota, to Round Lake Winery. This family-owned estate spans over 100 acres, with the vineyards nicely situated along the pretty shores of Round Lake. It’s a picturesque setting during the […]

Best Hiking in Iowa: Dickinson County Trail System & More

Hiking in Iowa is one of the most popular pastimes, and there are so many fantastic trails in Dickinson County in Okoboji. There’s a lovely collection of state parks, nature preserves, and refuges dedicated to maintaining the area’s natural beauty and protecting the wildlife that also calls this space home. Whether you’re seeking peaceful walking […]