Snowshoeing: Experience a new way to hike. Snowshoeing is like stepping into a live winter postcard. Strap on a pair at Jester Park or any county park that rents gear, and you’ll glide through snow- laden trees, bluff-lined trails, and quiet fields. Beginners should start with 30–45 minutes with a short break, then head back, savoring the crisp air. It’s peaceful, meditative, and a surprisingly good workout. Ice Fishing: Make memories drilling ice. For a more hands-on winter adventure, try ice fishing. Northern Iowa lakes like Brushy Creek near Fort Dodge are ideal for catching crappie and walleye, while Clear Lake boasts hundreds of anglers braving the cold for a bite. Storm Lake is another hotspot, offering great fishing and a chance to hang out in the camaraderie-filled atmosphere of ice-bound tents. Even if you’ve never drilled a hole in ice, a seasoned friend can turn it into a memorable day. Festivals and Snow Thrills: Enjoy kites and games galore. For something colorful, don’t miss the Color the Wind Kite Festival in Clear Lake on Feb. 21, featuring enormous, choreographed kites and live music. Bring your shades and your winter coat! If you’re feeling daring, the Polar Plunge at the Okoboji Winter Games on Jan. 24 raises funds for local fire and rescue while giving you a story you’ll never forget. Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing enthusiasts can hit Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, while Hitchcock Nature Center’s Chute Trail in the Loess Hills delivers steep, twisty sledding action through scenic ravines.
Sure, Iowa winters can be frosty, but beneath that blanket of snow lies a playground for anyone willing to brave the chill. From quiet trails in the woods to adrenaline-pumping slopes, there’s no excuse to hibernate this season. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with nature, challenge yourself, or have fun with friends and family, the Hawkeye State has it all. Winter Camping: Sleep in a snow-covered wonderland. Camping isn’t just a summer pastime. Yellow River State Forest in Harpers Ferry offers non-electric sites year-round, perfect for those who love the quiet crunch of snow underfoot. The Paint Creek Unit offers a more comprehensive experience, featuring miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, as well as fishing and hunting opportunities.
Dress warm, pack snacks, grab friends or family, and make this winter unforgettable!
How to Actually Beat the Fed at Its Own Game
It’s what has driven sales from Fortune 500 companies’ stock to penny stocks: Being able to predict the future, more specifically, the financial markets. There probably isn’t a day that goes by in my office where I don’t get a “Pitch Piece” from someone selling a stock, bond, oil, gas, gold, silver, etc., where the company making the “Pitch” is doing one thing ... Saying they REALLY believe that “their investment” is going to go up in value, and in some cases, “skyrocket!” Then, providing evidence (mainly voodoo evidence) that this is going to happen. More than likely, you have also seen such things, especially in today’s economy. Do these people really know that their stock, bond, or whatever is going to increase in value? No, they don’t. Because they cannot control the markets. No one can. But they DO have a 50% chance of getting it right, don’t they? However, here is the prediction, and I am fairly certain it will be right on the mark … The financial markets
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could experience another significant decline, particularly amid ongoing political, social, and global economic unrest. Actually, it doesn’t take an economic genius to see this coming, does it? So, the now question is … What are YOU doing right now with YOUR money in the financial markets? I can tell you one place that will not start going into turmoil if the government, politics, cybercrime, and fast global trade, tariffs, and other economic shifts begin to appear: well- located, well-maintained apartments! No matter what the financial markets do, people will still need a place to live and pay rent to live there. (That is correct, even under current tariffs,
–Darin
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