BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s no secret Clear Lake is the place to be during the summer months. The lake time fun, the incredible events and activities. Every summer is jam-packed with all the fun. But what about when the season changes? Fall is often welcomed with open arms in the Midwest after three months of stifling...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES People often use the phrase “if walls could talk” when describing interesting events happening at a certain place. Regarding Woodford Island, it wouldn’t so much be the walls doing the talking, but the vegetation and the land itself. Resting near the Bayside region on the south side of Clear Lake, the...
Image by Ralf Kunze from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES I woke up in a complete panic last night. Heart racing, sweat dripping from my brow, shaking hands. It was scary. It wasn’t a nightmare. I wasn’t scared of the dark. It was the arrival of Spring Break that had me all sorts of worked up. I think many Moms out there will...
Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES It appears January in Iowa has finally arrived, bringing with it frigid-cold temperatures and arctic winds. I suppose we should be thankful we have made it almost through January before dealing with the term “below zero.” The bonus of the coldness is the...
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES There is no better way than to kick off a Feel-Good Friday blog post than the fact it’s the first snow day of the season. In the past, snow days have been filled with puzzles and games. With sleeping in and video game marathons. Of movies in the basement and junk food...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES Along with the annual turning of the calendar to a New Year comes the anticipation of a fresh start. A clean slate to build the upcoming 365 days into anything you want. Maybe you want to learn how to paint or save for an upcoming vacation. People often strive to be happier, get organized, quit...
