Goodbye 2022… Hello 2023! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It seems we have, once again, reached that strange end-of-the-year week. You know, the one where no one really knows what day it is? My kids have turned into zombies playing video games for hours on end, and our diets consist of copious amounts of cheese and alcohol. Still,...
Have some good old-fashioned fun at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES The winter season tends to post a bit of a struggle for many of our local establishments. The cold temperatures and blustery atmosphere often keep people inside their homes. Even with many winter events throughout the season, our summer tourists typically...
Blessings abound at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES I always feel a bit bad for the Thanksgiving holiday, as it’s often treated like the red-headed stepchild. Glazed over by the Christmas anticipation. Ignored by most retail stores. Forgotten until it’s time to eat. Well, this year, we’re bringing Thanksgiving front and...
Never miss an event again! **Updated blog from Oct. 23, 2019** BY: RACHEL WUMKES Planning events is often a daunting task. Not only are you bombarded with all the decisions regarding theme, color scheme, food, entertainment, but there’s also the added stress of getting people to show up for said event. It doesn’t matter...
DNA Tourism at the Clear Lake Historical Society BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s a complex question, often answered with a simple answer: the name of the town in which you live. But have you actually pondered the depth of its meaning? Thought about your family tree and how the branches have grown? Twisting through the sands of...
Shop 'til you drop! BY: RACHEL WUMKES There is a lot of debate about when the holiday season officially begins. Is it right after Halloween? Thanksgiving? What is the acceptable date to begin with all things snowmen, lights and presents? This year, the Clear Lake Chamber is celebrating a new holiday season which runs...
Celebrating National Family Literacy Day BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s something special about picking up a physical book. Feeling the crisp pages against your thumb as you flip through. The gloss of the cover as you read the blurb written on the back. Or even the way the pages smell. It’s exhilarating. And then, before...
