Vacation Okoboji
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsExplore the fun you’ll find in the Iowa Great Lakes Area all year long.
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When Will The Car Drop?
February 08, 2023 21:46 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRebecca 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
Chatting with the Winter Games Co-Chairs!
January 25, 2023 22:34 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBRebecca 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.
Winter Games Preview!
January 13, 2023 18:38 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRebecca & Stacy preview the events & activities of the 43rd Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games taking place January 26-29, 2023
Holiday Happenings in Okoboji
November 17, 2022 22:04 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBRebecca & Laurie preview the holiday events coming up this season in Okoboji!
Autumn in Okoboji!
October 04, 2022 16:51 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBRebecca & Laurie share their recent autumn Okoboji adventures!
Apples & Flowers - A Dream Afternoon!
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBRebecca & Laurie visit Little Sioux Orchard & Little Sioux Stems to learn more about the great farm-to-home experiences you can have in Okoboji!
Family Reunions in Okoboji!
July 27, 2022 12:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBRebecca & Laurie share helpful tips on planning & family reunion in Okoboji based on their own recent family get-togethers!
Summer So Far!
July 18, 2022 16:01 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBRebecca & 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.
Kayaking the Canals!
June 21, 2022 21:43 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBRebecca & 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.
Sunday Brunch!
May 17, 2022 13:33 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBRebecca, Sara & Mary tell you about their recent Sunday Brunch experience at Minerva’s in Okoboji!
Fish Hatchery Visit!
April 19, 2022 15:08 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRebecca & 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!
Okoboji 100 snowmobile Race!
January 25, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBRebecca & guest co-host Diane tell about their Okoboji 100 snowmobile race experience.
Ladies Night!
January 19, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBRebecca & Laurie visit Oak Hill Outdoor for one of their monthly Ladies Night events! This month was a good & wine pairing with around Lake Vineyards!
Golf Simulator Fun!
January 12, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBRebecca & Laurie visit The Venue in Spirit Lake to play golf & other games on their simulator!
A Year of Adventures in Okoboji!
December 29, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRebecca & Laurie reminisce about a fun year of adventures!
Cooking Up A Storm!
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBRebecca & Laurie take a cooking class! Learn more about the culinary arts program at Pearson Lakes Art Center at lakesart.org
Getting in the Holiday Spirit!
December 08, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRebecca & guest co-host Sara tell about a few Christmas events they recently attended to put them in the holiday spirit!
Stepping back in history!
November 24, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRebecca & Laurie visit the Dickinson County Museum to learn more about local history.
Okoboji Shopping!
November 17, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBRebecca and Laurie tell you about their latest adventure, shopping in Okoboji!
Spruce Tip Planters!
November 10, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week Rebecca & Laurie tell you about their adventure marking spruce tip planters at Ferguson’s in Spirit Lake!
Music Bingo!
November 03, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRebecca & Laurie talk about their latest adventure playing music bingo at West O Beer!
Inspired by Antiques!
October 27, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBRebecca & 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!
Artists in Training!
October 20, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBRebecca & 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
The Sound of Fall!
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRebecca & Laurie talk about their recent hike on the Barney Peterson Memorial Trail at Gull Point State Park.
Boji Scare!
October 06, 2021 20:21 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBRebecca & guest co-host Diane telll you about their Boji Scare experience through the “haunted” amusement park at Arnold’s Park!
Pumpkin Season!
September 29, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBRebecca & 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!
Jiggling Competition
September 23, 2021 15:26 - 29 minutes - 27 MBRebecca & Laure talk about their latest adventure, entering into the Jell-O salad contest at the Clay County Fair!
Apple Picking!
September 08, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBRebecca & Laurie tell you about their adventure at the Little Sioux Orchard!
Fast Greens!
September 01, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBRebecca & Laurie talk about their latest adventure, golfing at Emerald Hills Golf Club! You’ll also learn about upcoming events this weekend & throughout September!
Competitive Spirits
August 25, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRebecca & Laurie check out the local pickle ball courts & challenge each other to a friend match!
Burning So Many Calories!
August 18, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBRebecca & Laurie talk about their recent e-bike tour around West Lake Okoboji and upcoming events!
Hole-In-One!
August 11, 2021 19:52 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBRebecca & Laurie check out a couple of area mini golf courses & tell you about upcoming events!
Little Standing. Lots of Laughter.
August 06, 2021 02:17 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBRebecca & guest co-host Alison tell about their stand up paddle boarding adventure!
A Zen Way To Start The Day!
July 28, 2021 22:56 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRebecca & Laure take an outdoor yoga class overlooking West Lake Okoboji!
Side-Splitting Theatre
July 21, 2021 20:32 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRebecca & guest host, Laura visit the Okoboji Summer Theatre & review upcoming events!
Bouncing Our Day Away!
July 14, 2021 21:24 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRebecca & Laurie visit Bouncelandia, the world’s largest bounce house! They’ll also tell you about upcoming Okoboji area events.
Living Their Best Life!
July 08, 2021 16:06 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBRebecca & Riley visit a amp Foster YMCA to learn about what makes a week at camp so special!
We’re Basically Wind Experts Now!
June 30, 2021 19:42 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBRebecca & Laurie tell you about their sailing adventure through the Okoboji Sailing Center. You’ll also learn about upcoming Okoboji events!
Iowa Palm Trees
June 23, 2021 20:30 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBRebecca, Laurie & Riley tell you about their visit to the world famous Barefoot Bar in Okoboji & what upcoming events should be on your calendar!
Park Day: It’s So Pretty!
June 16, 2021 15:45 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRebecca, Laurie, & Riley tell about their day at Arnold’s Park Amusement Park, and upcoming Okoboji events!
We Caught So Many Fish!
June 09, 2021 16:38 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBRebecca & Laurie went fishing & have quite a few tales to tell! You’ll also learn about upcoming events & fun in Okoboji this week!
Special Episode: Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Museum Guided Tour
May 28, 2021 21:38 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin 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.
Every Costume Should Have Feathers!
May 26, 2021 17:02 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBRebecca & Intern Riley visit the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Museum to learn more about the rich history of music in Iowa!
Love-Love: Tennis & Okoboji!
May 19, 2021 19:31 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRebecca & guest co-host Angelia play tennis at Speier Park in Okoboji!
An Extra Spring In Our Step!
May 12, 2021 16:22 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBRebecca & Laurie visit area parks including East Lake Park in Okoboji!
Keep The Disc Level!
May 05, 2021 20:14 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBRebecca & 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!
We Took A Neature Walk
April 29, 2021 17:11 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBRebecca & Laurie visit the Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management area to explore the trails!
We Took A “Neature” Walk
April 29, 2021 17:11 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBRebecca & Laurie visit the Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management area to explore the trails!
Who Knows More About The Maritime Museum?
April 21, 2021 21:06 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week Rebecca & Laurie visit the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum to learn more about lake history!
Shake Until Your Fingers Freeze
April 08, 2021 14:59 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week Rebecca was joined by special guest Hannah at The Beach Club Lounge for cocktail tasting & making!