Take a tour of the Lakes from a fish’s point-of-view by snorkeling and scuba diving instruction from Blue Water Divers. Experience underwater thrills ranging from watching local fish, searching for ancient artifacts and discovering lost treasures. Their friendly and professional staff will assist with equipment purchases, rentals, travel planning and service. Located next to the Queen II dock in Arnolds Park.

Live your dream of touring the Lakes on a Harley or Indian Motorcycle! Now Indian Motorcycles Okoboji & Chopper Central, located on US Hwy. 71 in Arnolds Park sell and service Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, apparel and accessories. They also have Thunderbolt sales and custom designed t-shirts.

Funtime Rentals is located south of the bridge on East Lake Okoboji on US Hwy. 71 in Arnolds Park, next to The Ritz. They offer rentals on ski and pleasure boats, pontoons, skis, kneeboards, wakeboards, tubes, water wienies and Yamaha waverunners.

Oak Hill Marina on Lake Minnewashta has Chaparral, Larson, Power Quest and JC Pontoon boats for sale. Their service department will make quality repairs to keep you on the fun loving track. There are rentals and storage for pleasure boats, skis, outboards, tubes, waverunners, kneeboards, wakeboards, snowmobiles, boat hoists and trailers. They are located on US Hwy. 71 in Arnolds Park.

Parks Marina offers top-of-the-line pleasure and fishing boats with professional staff to help you purchase the toy of your dreams. They sell and service top-quality boats asuch as Bayliner, Chris Craft, Cobalt, Rinker, Crownline, Formula, Malibu and Crestliner. They aslo sell outboards, lifts, hoists, and Yamaha water craft. A gas dock is available, as well as storage facilities, snacks, wet suits, funwear and boating accessories. They are open seven days a week in season. Parks Marina is located on 175th Street just east of the Ranch Amusement Park.

Sailing has been a tradition at the Iowa Great Lakes for many years, and the Okoboji Yacht Club (OYC) is one of the reasons why the sport has endured. The OYC conducts races on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and organizes regattas annually. Instruction is also available. For more information or for sailing lessons, please call the OYC Sailing School at (712) 337-0121.

Take in the breathtaking view of the lakes area on horseback. The folks at Camp Foster YMCA will saddle up a steed perfect for each member of your group. Rides are arranged by appointment, so call them today at (712) 336-3272. Camp Foster is on the east side of East Lake Okoboji.

For a guided bicycle tour, call the Expedition Co. Bike & Ski at (712) 332-9001. They also have Tuesday and Thursday training rides and full-moon cross-country ski nights. They service bicycles, sell bicycle accessories, and rent and sell quality bicycles. Snowboards, rollerblades, cross country skis and accessories are available for purchase and cross-countries are for rent. The Expedition Co. Bike & Ski is next to Okoboji Plaza on US Hwy. 71 in Okoboji.

Explore the area lakes, rivers and streams in a canoe or kayak from Recreational Outfitters. Rent or buy an Olde Town canoe or kayak, or experience a guided nature tour. Try a new sport by taking a sculling lesson with a USRA Level 1 rowing coach. Boats and accessories are available at the Old Town Hall in Arnolds Park, or call (712) 332-9315 for reservations or for delivery.

Saddle up the whole family on a horse or pony ride at Byers Barns. Owners Mark and Karen Byers will arrange guided rides, riding lessons, hayrides, birthday parties and boarding for your horse. Call (712) 336-8489 to reserve. They are located 1 mile north of Hy-Vee and Hwy. 9 in Spriit Lake on 240th Avenue.

Enjoy year around golf in the area’s only indoor facility, Okoboji Golf. Golfers can bring their own clubs or use rental clubs on one of nine simulated championship courses while enjoying a favorite beverage or snack from the lounge. Memberships are available. Please call ahead for tee times.

Now you can be the one who feels great and looks fit. Enjoy your workouts in a clean, bright environment at Cardio Plus Health Club on Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake. They have six cardio machines in additon to regular fitness machines, and offer personal training, tanning and saunas. Programs are available for yearly or monthly memberships or try their convenient daily fee.

Enjoy the beauty of the lake's countryside, riding horseback at Broken Spur. Horseback riding is available May through fall. Weddings and groups big or small are welcome. Or, for fall or winter fun, book a hayride or glide through the snow on a refreshing sleigh ride. Reservations can be made by calling (712) 336-6537. They are located 3 miles west of Vick's Corner on Hwy. 9 and 1.5 miles south on 170th Avenue in Spirit Lake.

You've just finished riding the entire Dickinson County Trails. Your friends have finished shopping every antique store in the area. Your dad finally nailed an eagle on the toughest hole at his favorite course. The kids just came in from three hours of hard play on a wave runner. Whew! What could be better to quench that Okoboji thirst than an ice cold Coca-Cola! Reward the whole gang and pick up plenty of Coca-Cola.