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Well… Winter is Officially Here
Photocredit: herviewfromhome.com BY: RACHEL SMITH I don’t know why it catches me off guard. I mean, come on, we all knew the cold temperatures would grace us eventually. It happens Every. Single. Year. But after last weekend’s festivities at Christmas by the Lake, strolling the decorated streets of our beautiful town...
Come on It’s Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together with You!
BY: RACHEL SMITH And boy, oh boy will it ever be lovely weather. I can remember some years being so cold it felt like my jeans were literally frozen to my legs. Watching the parade and fireworks while wiping the ever-constant runny noses of my children because of the intense cold. And I remember snow, snow and more...
Influencer Opportunities for 2018
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce values our partnership with influencers! We are excited to announce several opportunities to visit Clear Lake, Iowa in 2018. Building Community Conference: May 9-11, 2018 A partnership with the Midwest Travel Bloggers This exciting conference will bridge the gap between travel...
Ask The Locals – Best Of Clear Lake
BY: RACHEL SMITH We are working on the 2018 issue of the award-winning visitor guide, Destination Clear Lake, and we need your help. As in years past, YOUR opinion is what counts as we compile the incredible list for ‘best of Clear Lake.’ Every year, Clear Lake is flooded with tourists. Some stay only for a few days,...
Bears Hibernate In the Winter… Clear Lakers Do Not!
photocredit: miskatecutables.com BY: RACHEL SMITH I get it, I really do. Clear Lake is a tourist lake town. Thus, a vast number of people think we become a desolate shell of the thriving, summer version of ourselves during the winter. Seems logical. I mean, it's simple… the lake is our main attraction and during the...
Choose the Holiday Preview over Procrastination!
photocredit: lisasuttora.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Every year I make the same plan, have the same grand idea or scheme that my Christmas preparation and shopping will be done by the beginning of December. And every year, disappointment prevails. You’d think I would learn, really. At some point between now and Christmas, I’ll...
Rah, Rah, Sis-Boom-Bah!
photocredit: contagiouscompanies.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Rachel’s tired, folks. This time of the year is a doozy. The darkness, the cold, the fact that Old Man Winter has begun his journey to our area and will be arriving soon. It’s all rather depressing. And don't even get me started on the germs. Ugh. If ya’ll...