Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2024. For some families, summers at Okoboji have been a tradition for generations. But if you’ve never made the trip, you’ll ...

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 ...