We've hit that point of spring where Clear Lake collectively decides it’s time to be outside again. Patios fill up, garage doors open, and suddenly nobody wants to eat indoors. Around here, patio season isn’t just about the food. It’s the lake views, people-watching downtown, and cold drinks after a long day. Whether...
The Clear Lake Farmers Market didn’t always look like it does today. Now, Saturday mornings at the Surf Ballroom are filled with live music, rows of vendors, kids activities, and crowds of shoppers carrying fresh flowers, baked goods, and locally grown produce back to their cars and golf carts. Years ago, the farmers...
A Book Weekend in Clear Lake Some weekends are packed with plans, but this itinerary leaves room for a good book. Clear Lake gives you just enough to do and just enough space to slow down for a while. Coffee by the lake, long walks downtown, reading a few pages between stops… you get the idea. Bring your current read to...
Summer in Clear Lake doesn’t just show up. It fills up. Boat rentals book. Patio tables fill. Event weekends sneak up. The people who plan early are the ones who actually relax. If you’re going to plan your summer in Clear Lake, Iowa, now is the time. Let’s map it out! Mark the Major Clear Lake, Iowa Summer Events Let's...
What Visitors Need to Know About McIntosh Woods State Park in Clear Lake, Iowa for the 2026 Season McIntosh Woods State Park in Clear Lake, Iowa, is moving forward after significant storm damage in 2025 and preparing for a major campground renovation in 2026. Here’s what visitors should know before planning a trip. 2025...
Winter in Clear Lake, Iowa just got a little more magical! The new modular ice skating rink in City Park is officially open, bringing a fun way to enjoy ice skating in Clear Lake right to the heart of the community. What started as a simple “wouldn’t this be fun?” idea quickly turned into a community-wide project thanks...
Because sometimes the best reset in January is a lunch that’s worth leaving your desk for. January brings tighter budgets, tighter pants healthier intentions, and long workdays that still need a good lunch in the middle. Whether you’re stepping out for a quick break or meeting up with coworkers, Clear Lake’s local...
