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Feel Good Friday
A weekend of fall fun at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s easy to feel all warm and squishy today, knowing the incredible weekend that lies ahead. Today, on Harvest Festival Eve, I hope you all drink plenty of fluids and get an ample amount of rest. The fun starts tomorrow morning, and you don’t want to miss a single...
Fall Friday Vibes
Another fabulous week at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES What a week, right? We started out by enjoying the tail-end of summer hanging on for dear life. Poor thing just didn’t want to let go, and I don’t blame her. I mean, we sure do know how to do summer at the Lake! But alas, she did finally release us from her dreadful...
It’s the First Day of Fall, Y’all!
North Iowa fall fun BY: RACHEL WUMKES Today marks the autumnal equinox – also called the September equinox or fall equinox. This means it is the official start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. All very technical, right? To me, the start of fall means a slew of things. ...
Clear Lake Area Concert Association Kicks off New Season
Music Makes the World go ‘Round BY: RACHEL WUMKES Formed in 1979, the Clear Lake Area Concert Association (CLACA) provides quality musical performances at a reasonable price. Catering to both young and old, they host a variety of live entertainment for all those who wish to experience it. Their 2022-2023 season kicks off...
Garden Fiesta at Central Gardens
A Celebration of Latino Culture BY: RACHEL WUMKES This weekend marks one of the biggest events of the season for Central Gardens. Their grounds will be transformed from an oasis of peaceful tranquility to a celebration of Latino culture! Bright colors will bring this incredible display of heritage to life. You don’t...
Live From Rochester… Harvest Festival on Midwest Access!
Lights - Camera - Action BY: RACHEL WUMKES You loved us dressed up as silly elves as we flounced from Chamber Member to Chamber Member last winter. Now, you get a chance to see Stacy and Rachel on LIVE TV as we traveled to Rochester to participate in KTTC's newest show, Midwest Access. Click here to view the live...
Ridin’ Along in my Automobile
AHOOGA! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Have you ever wondered what happens when you put four lifelong state park enthusiasts in a room together? The wheels start turning, that’s for sure. Literally. It just so happens, those wheels kept on turning until the All State Park Tour was born. It all came to fruition when Kevin Szcodronski...