Vacation Okoboji: Recent Episodes
Okoboji Tourism
Rebecca visits with Kathy & Melanie from the Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club to learn more about their annual car drop that raises money for the community & predicts when spring will REALLY arrive in Okoboji! You can get in on the fun by visiting www.iowagreatlakesrotary.org
Rebecca visits with Winter Games Chair, Michael Meyers & Co-Chair, Rachel Fandel, to get an inside scoop on the 43rd Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games taking place January 26-29. Learn more about this community event at uofowintergames.com.
Rebecca & Stacy preview the events & activities of the 43rd Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games taking place January 26-29, 2023
Rebecca & Laurie visit Little Sioux Orchard & Little Sioux Stems to learn more about the great farm-to-home experiences you can have in Okoboji!
Rebecca & Laurie share helpful tips on planning & family reunion in Okoboji based on their own recent family get-togethers!
Rebecca & Laurie share their highlights so far of summer 2022 in Okoboji, Iowa & what they’re looking forward to most for the 2nd half of summer.
Rebecca & Laurie tell you about their adventure kayaking through the Wahpeton canals on the west side of West Lake Okoboji between Emerson Bay and Miller’s Bay.
Rebecca, Sara & Mary tell you about their recent Sunday Brunch experience at Minerva’s in Okoboji!
Rebecca & Laurie visit the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery during Spring gill netting to learn more about how they keep fish populations healthy in the Iowa Great Lakes Area!
Rebecca & Laurie visit Oak Hill Outdoor for one of their monthly Ladies Night events! This month was a good & wine pairing with around Lake Vineyards!
Rebecca & Laurie visit The Venue in Spirit Lake to play golf & other games on their simulator!
Rebecca & Laurie take a cooking class! Learn more about the culinary arts program at Pearson Lakes Art Center at lakesart.org
Rebecca & guest co-host Sara tell about a few Christmas events they recently attended to put them in the holiday spirit!
This week Rebecca & Laurie tell you about their adventure marking spruce tip planters at Ferguson’s in Spirit Lake!
Rebecca & Laurie talk about their latest adventure, antiquing in Okoboji! There are so many shops to visit that they needed more time to see it all!
Rebecca & guest co-host Danielle talk about an oil painting class the recently took at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. They also discuss the local Okoboji art scene. Learn more about Danielle’s artwork at https://danielleclousegast.com
Rebecca & Laurie talk about their recent hike on the Barney Peterson Memorial Trail at Gull Point State Park.
Rebecca & guest co-host Diane telll you about their Boji Scare experience through the “haunted” amusement park at Arnold’s Park!
Rebecca & Laurie tell you about their adventure to The Grove pumpkin patch! The Grove offers much more than just pumpkins - prepare for a full afternoon of fun!
Rebecca & Laure talk about their latest adventure, entering into the Jell-O salad contest at the Clay County Fair!
Rebecca & Laurie talk about their latest adventure, golfing at Emerald Hills Golf Club! You’ll also learn about upcoming events this weekend & throughout September!
Rebecca & Laurie check out the local pickle ball courts & challenge each other to a friend match!
Rebecca & Laurie talk about their recent e-bike tour around West Lake Okoboji and upcoming events!
Rebecca & Laurie check out a couple of area mini golf courses & tell you about upcoming events!
Rebecca & Laurie visit Bouncelandia, the world’s largest bounce house! They’ll also tell you about upcoming Okoboji area events.
Rebecca & Riley visit a amp Foster YMCA to learn about what makes a week at camp so special!
Rebecca & Laurie tell you about their sailing adventure through the Okoboji Sailing Center. You’ll also learn about upcoming Okoboji events!
Rebecca, Laurie & Riley tell you about their visit to the world famous Barefoot Bar in Okoboji & what upcoming events should be on your calendar!
Rebecca, Laurie, & Riley tell about their day at Arnold’s Park Amusement Park, and upcoming Okoboji events!
Rebecca & Laurie went fishing & have quite a few tales to tell! You’ll also learn about upcoming events & fun in Okoboji this week!
Join Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association co-founder, Tom Tourville for a tour of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame Museum in Arnolds Park, Iowa.
Rebecca & Intern Riley visit the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Museum to learn more about the rich history of music in Iowa!
Rebecca & Laurie learn to play disc golf at the Okoboji Gold Disc Golf Course. They also share a few tips they learned to help improve your game!
Rebecca & Laurie visit the Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management area to explore the trails!
This week Rebecca & Laurie visit the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum to learn more about lake history!
This week Rebecca was joined by special guest Hannah at The Beach Club Lounge for cocktail tasting & making!
This week Rebecca & Laurie visited the Dickinson County Nature Center to learn about pollinators!
This week Rebecca & Laurie go on a craft brewery tour, and visit two local breweries in the Okoboji area!
This week Rebecca & Laurie visited the Kurio Kastle Pottery Painting Palace to get creative!
This week Rebecca & Laurie visited the Pearson Lakes Art Center. Rebecca was in her element. Laurie not as much, but the recap of the visit is fun!
Hear about Rebecca & Laurie's latest adventure exploring Okoboji Classic Cars in West Okoboji!
Hear about Rebecca & guest co-host, Ali's adventures during the 41st Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games!
Rebecca & Laurie compete in a mini pinball tournament & look ahead to the University of Okoboji Winter Games!
Join Rebecca & Laurie as they tell you about their latest Okoboji adventure - Hot Power Yoga!