The Okoboji area or "Iowa's Great Lakes" region is one of Iowa's most beloved vacation destinations, and it's easy to see why. There's fun in the water and on shore, great food and drink, cute ...

The Queen excursion boat, Lake Okoboji. (Photo by Naper Photo Shop, Spirit Lake) The Queen, based originally on Spirit Lake, was relocated to service on East Okoboji and West Okoboji in 1900. It was ...