Wonderful golf course in great condition! The greens are fast and the fairways are in awesome…read morecondition. Challenging if you get outside the fairway- trees and some deep rough. The staff is extremely friendly and ensured we got on the tee box on time and played a nice round. Felt safe and had a great time! Will be back!

Nice country course that has some interesting holes. I haven't played the course in a year but want…read moreto go back and try my new skills there again. Maybe I won't lose as many balls this time. :(

I was here last summer having Lunch a good friend. The golf clubs stayed in the car, while Craig…read moreand I caught up. While the Midget baseball team was on TV during the State playoffs, our basic Midwest menu (and a beer of course) and the company was excellent.

The Dickinson County Nature Center is centrally located in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes…read moreRegion. When you travel South from Spirit Lake on US 71, turn right at the Wild Rose B&B and the complex will be on your left about a mile down the road. It's open year round and provides a peaceful environmental retreat for visitors like me. I stopped by a few weeks ago to admire the Building. It has classrooms, exhibits, conference areas, and a nice "Living Room" with a pretty view out the oversized windows. I could easily see myself looking out in the Winter (with hot chocolate in hand) or in the Fall admiring the colours. And judging by the clutter in the office below, there's lots of ongoing nature projects going on, all related to a surrounding and complex lake area and prairie ecosystem. There's nearby wetlands, an old farm, and lots of places to walk and hike. Various public programs tie it all together into a very impressive package.

I gave this 5 stars because this center achieves exactly what it was created for ... a condensed…read moreexperience of the local area. The Great Lakes of Iowa are certainly known for boating and fishing opportunities, water sports and other amusements. For those who do not indulge in these activities, or for those who want a divergent experience while being entertaining and educational for children, the Dickinson County Nature Center is a great alternative or primary destination. Representing the prairie grass, wetlands and farming so prevalent in Iowa as well as the accompanying plant and animal species of the area, the Center is an apt microcosm. It has a fine display of animals, please touch skins of animals, a rudimentary display of shells and fossils, and a variety of rocks and minerals that are organized by their type (i,e., igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary). Finally, their is a display of live bees which is interesting. Put you ear down to the tube leading into the honeycombs for an autistic experience! The site also has an amazingly preserved one room schoolhouse and a butterfly garden which comprised the only disappointment during our visit because we didn't see any butterflies! The star of the show, however, was the osprey nest which was monitored by a live osprey cam. One can get hooked looking at the birds, but I can only imagine the addiction when the chicks are hatched (I was told right around May).

I played 18 holes here and was shocked to find out they're still charging $95 for a round even…read morethough the entire back 9 is under construction. The course conditions on the front weren't bad, but the experience completely falls apart when you realize you're paying full premium price for a course that isn't even playable as intended. For nearly a hundred bucks, golfers expect a finished course, not detours, torn-up fairways, and the feeling you're being overcharged. Right now it feels like they're cashing in while giving a half finished product. If you're thinking about playing in Okoboji, I'd suggest waiting until the back 9 is complete or checking out other local courses where your money goes further.

This place is very over priced for a pretty crappy golf course. Also, no signs pointing which…read moredirection to go for holes not right next to each other. If you are thinking about coming here, please reconsider.

This is an awesome park. It has an outdoor amphitheater for concerts during the summer. The…read moreshelter area is broken up into four different areas with their own roofs and then a big roof in the middle which brings them all together. The kids play area is massive and one of the largest I have ever seen. It has lots of areas for kids to play for a long time. There is a lighted bike trail that goes through the park and a sand volleyball court. Finally there is a fairly decent sized skate park connected to the park.

The owner Kate Newey Bilobran wrote me a bounced check for my services and refuses to pay me. My…read morename is Kecia Lee and I am granddaughter of Bob Hanson and niece of Ken Hanson. I'm a full-time yoga instructor in CA. In January I made a trip to visit my family in Arnold's Park for the holidays and to introduce them to my newborn son, Makoa. Studio owner, Kate, had broken her elbow and heard through the grapevine that I was an available yoga instructor. Needing somebody to sub her classes, she reached out to me. I was finishing up maternity leave (my son was just 3 mos old), but I agreed to help her out. I thought it'd be a great way to earn some much needed extra cash and a fun way to jump back into teaching. When it came time to pay me, Kate began to drift in communication. After much persistence on my end, she finally agreed to meet me at the studio on my way out of town to give me a check. Upon my arrival home, I deposited the check. The check bounced and my bank charged me a $19 fee. In effect, I actually PAID to teach two classes at her studio. Any new mother knows how hard it is to part with your newborn. What disrespect to me, my son, and my family members who agreed to take care of him while I taught. I informed Kate of the bounced check and the fee charged to me. She still has yet to pay me and ignores all of my communication. Bad business and completely lacking in integrity. Even more, she is failing to uphold the moral pillars of yoga. On a personal note, I am a single mom, and although $80 may not seem like much to Kate, it's a lot to me at this time in my life. I could have shrugged off her lack of payment if it didn't include a surprise lack of funds and a fee on my end. If she was unable or unwilling to pay me, all she had to do was have open communication with me.

Studio Burn 360 is a boutique fitness studio offering barre workouts, yoga, and cycling classes…read more For you urbanites, the studio is in line with Pure Barre, SoulCycle, and Core Power Yoga- offering challenging workouts, upbeat club music and precise coaching from instructors to maximize your workout. I took Barre Bootcamp on a Sunday morning in July. First of all, the location is super convenient, in the middle of Arnolds Park on 71, with ample free parking for customers. THE VIBE When I walked in the studio, I was greeted warmly by Kate, the owner and my instructor. She had a space set up for me with a mat, stretchy tube, ball, and asked me to pick small hand weights- either 3 or 5lbs each, with an encouraging "class is gonna be intense today!" There were 4 other women in the class of varying ages and sizes, and we had plenty of personal space for our workout. The studio entrance has ample cubby space to stash your stuff, unique merchandise for sale, and a very cool, contemporary club vibe with a stone wall, fireplace, and lounge area for customers. THE CLASS Kate is a professionally trained dancer, she played great music and she wore a headset (I love when instructors do this- so helpful). She did the entire workout with us, which goes a long way in my book--- having an expert model the moves and do it with you builds confidence for workout novices. It also helps build goodwill that we're all in this together, and no matter how fit someone is, there is always room to grow and refine your movements. I like that she gave me verbal feedback "Great form Kimberly, you got it!" as well as helpful modifications "Kimberly, try to keep your left leg bent a little, like that," so I was getting the most from the workout. The class is fun and fast paced, and covers a whole body workout focusing on the abs/core, arms, thighs, tush, etc. There was a great balance of guided stretching after each focused exercise, too, so you warm up and push to that perfect zone of resistance. After a nice cool down and a "namaste," we were on our way. A solid, fun, transformative 60 min workout! Kate checked in with me after and thanked me for coming. All their merchandise is 40% off now, too! COST: This will be the biggest shocker for rural folks and native Iowans, because Studio Burn 360 is not inexpensive. Classes run about $20/each. This is in line with what these classes cost in major cities, but it's pretty steep for the region. That said, I encourage you to try a small package, like what I did. You can do 5 classes for $95.00. This way, I see the SB360 classes being a great, "special" complement to your regular fitness regime at the YMCA or at home. OVERALL: If you're looking to change things up, experiment with a new workout and have some fun, check out Studio Burn 360!

The Regional Wellness Center in Estherville is an excellent facility with friendly staff! There you…read morewill find a four full-size basketball courts, a walking track, a cardio machine area (with many televisions with a RF adapter for headphones on each machine!), weight machines and an area for free weights, an aerobics/cycling/class room, children's play blocks, and a full aquatics area with an olympic-sized lap pool, a diving board, slide, and a top-notch children's water park. There really is more than one review can capture. The locker rooms are clean and well-maintained. Most importantly, the staff is very friendly and willing to work with you to help however they can. I can always count on a friendly greeting by staff as I come or go from my workout. The best part is how affordable membership rates are! The facility easily matches and even offers more than most big city wellness centers, yet membership is much less at the RWC than those big city wellness centers!

This is a great building. We had a family gathering recently, used the kitchen and a seating room…read moreto have a nice lunch. We then went swimming! There are lots of great things about this facility. I gave it ONLY 3 stars due to the cold! The kiddie pool was so cold my 1.5 yo twins were shivering and did not enjoy being in it. We used the family changing room and they were also crazy cold. My 4yo couldn't get dried off and dressed fast enough to keep from shivering. Way, way too cold water for swimming and changing! But the lap pool and the kids wading pool were really fun and entertaining!

This place is awesome, Amanda is great. The place is very clean and relaxing. I will definitely be…read moreback.

The tone for your yoga experience is set as soon as you walk in the door. The decor is beautiful,…read morerelaxed and topped off by a gorgeous river and park view. The instructors are inviting, knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions or assist in making class accessible and wonderful. Spencer is lucky to have such a magical space to practice and teachers that go the extra mile and work hard at building a yoga community.