about lake okoboji
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Lake Okoboji has been an extremely popular tourist attraction
for residents all over the country and the world. The beautiful
lakes and friendly people are two main reasons people flock to
Iowa Great Lakes every single year (some may come every
single weekend:) The main attractions of the Okoboji area are
the glacier-carved lakes. This beautiful chain of lakes extends
from the Minnesota border southwest several miles and covers
about fifteen thousand acres. The Iowa Great Lakes include
Iowa's largest natural lake, Spirit Lake and five interconnected
lakes: West Okoboji, East Okoboji, Upper Gar, Lower Gar and
Minnewashta. Spring-fed West Lake Okoboji is a beautiful
shade of blue and 134' deep. It is the centerpiece of the five
chain lakes, and the surrounding communities provide the
backdrop for Okoboji's year around playground.