Lakes Area Living

Nestled deep within America's agricultural heartland, the Iowa Great Lakes (locally known as Okoboji), are a surprising oasis of clear blue-water, wooded shores and small town charm.

Okobojians enjoy a community life filled with opportunities for recreation, education, economic growth, and cultural enrichment.

Using the links below, we invite you to explore our paradise.

But before you begin, imagine yourself coming home at the end of a full day. You take your shoes off, slip into your favorite shorts and t-shirt, slide into that comfortable old porch chair, put your feet up, and gaze quietly over rippling blue water at the most magnificent sunset you have ever seen.

Now you're ready to Okoboji !

General links to points of interest

Okoboji on line Links to many area attractions and businesses. Live lake Cam 24-7

Vacation Okoboji All you need to know when coming to visit

Explore Okoboji Local Radio Station KUOO hosts this site. -Good stuff

Iowa Great Lakes More info on the entire lakes region

Featured Links (updated frequently)

ArtsLIVE A new organization (2006) focused on the arts scene in NW Iowa.

Okoboji Community Schools New facilities, a jumpin jazz band, world class education

Bedell Family YMCA Just opened in January 2005

IGL Water Safety Council Good information on water quality, boating regulations etc

Spirit Lake Community Schools Check out plans for the new performing arts center, and buildings powered by wind