There’s something about seeing a giant kite pig with wings in the sky, the wind hitting its dangling legs just right to make it appear to be running. It’ll make the sourest winter curmudgeon smile. Add to that scene about 200 brightly colored kites, thousands of giggling kids crawling on the ice and their parents …
This summer, I stayed in a yurt. A yurt! What’s a yurt? A yurt is essentially a glorified tent. It bridges the gap between a tent and a cabin, actually. It has a door that locks, windows that you can open and close using flaps, and a little patio. They’re unique in that they’re round. The …
Update in 2019: South Shore Inn is now called Lakeside Inn. The building has been renovated into boutique rooms. The information in this post may no longer adequately describe the hotel. The longest stop of the Great Iowa Road Trip was Clear Lake, a charming beach town in northern Iowa. There are several lodging options around Clear …
This summer, my family will road trip through central Iowa, and one of the stops I’ve been looking forward to is Clear Lake. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to do (or will be saving for another trip): My Clear Lake Bucket List Beach time. If you know me at all, you know …