By: Donna Hup, donnahup.com Growing up I loved when our small neighborhood would get together on holidays and have a block party. We would each bring a dish and there would be music playing. Sometimes we'd just plan one on a weekend that didn't have a holiday because they were so much fun. Clear Lake's Thursdays on Main...
By: Jody Halsted, FamilyRambling.com So you’re ready to do it. Really jump in and do it right. You’re ready to take your family camping! Congratulations! Camping is an incredible family activity filled with fresh air, exciting explorations, outdoor cooking, and (kids’ favorites) dirt, sticks & rocks! It’s an adventure...
By: Jody Halsted, FamilyRambling.com Ready to plan your family’s camping adventure? A few handy tips: Check your bedding. An inexpensive ‘egg crate’ mattress cover can make a thin mattress or air mattress much more comfortable. Bring outdoor lighting. Solar powered ground stakes are easy and inexpensive or make your items...
By: Jody Halsted, FamilyRambling.com Gone are the days of visits to Grandma & Grandpa’s house – the new family get together involves active getaways! And there is no better large group activity than camping! Camping offers the best variety of everything – lodging, activities, even dining! And the best part about...
Clear Lake is home to Iowa's 9 Hole Golf Course of the Year, Veterans Memorial Golf Club! The public course is located at 2000 North Shore Drive. On Friday, October 24th, 2015 the Iowa Golf Association Board of Directors named Veterans Memorial Golf Club in Clear Lake is the 2014 9-Hole Course of the Year. In late...
To celebrate Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, we asked Elin Miner, Thrift Store District Manager for Opportunity Village to take over our blog. December 11th is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! If you missed out on the chance to purchase your one-of-a-kind sweater during the Christmas Opening at the Village General Store here in...
