Clear Lake offers tons of great dining
Try not finding a good spot to eat in Clear Lake. I dare you. We enjoyed a few good meals at spots along the lake during our recent visit. The […]
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Clear Lake offers visitors more than just water fun
Think Clear Lake, Iowa, is just for water enthusiasts? Think again. The city of 7,000 in North Iowa is home to more than just boating, swimming and fishing. It has […]
Wyatt Earp, tulip festival combine for fantastic day trip to Pella, Iowa
Tiny Tim may have tiptoed through the tulips, but a western legend actually called the city of tulips home. Wyatt Earp lived in Pella, Iowa, for 14 years. His family […]
Festivals and celebrations to warm Midwest’s summer months
Summer means lots of festivals and special events. Most communities have music and art festivals. However, we have learned that our Midwestern brethren celebrate a lot of different things. The […]
Arbor Day has roots in Nebraska; Tree beauty abounds
Warren Buffett is credited with saying “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” How many of us even think about a tree’s life […]
Introducing the Midwest Twitter Chat: January Feature Destination – Clear Lake, IA
We are very excited to team up with Sara Broers of Travel with Sara to bring more of our love of the Midwest to you. Each month we will be […]
Mason City, Iowa – home to ‘The Music Man’ and more
“Well, ya got trouble, my friend. Right here, I say trouble right here in River City.” Anyone who has seen the movie or watched the musical knows these words are […]
The Day the Music Died: Paying respects to Buddy Holly and early Rock stars in Clear Lake
I have been a fan of Buddy Holly’s music since I was a teen-ager. I’m not sure how that came to be. My guess is I picked it up from […]
Clear Lake’s The Barrel looks to restore its 1950s glory
Editor’s Note: This location is no longer in operation. The Barrel was once a hopping drive-in Clear Lake, Iowa. It was THE place for people to hang out at. Cars […]
Dubuque – Tour the Mississippi Riverfront Giveaway
We were on our way to the start of our vacation in Wisconsin last summer. Just before we hit the Wisconsin border, we drove by Dubuque, IA. It immediately caught […]