An Iowa vacation attraction affected by Iowa rains
Probably my favorite Iowa vacation attractions is Clear Lake in the northern part of the state. Known since the ‘50s as a tourist destination the people in the area have continued to add attractions and amenities as the years have passed. There is very little lakefront property that is in it’s original state. There have been several owners who have put up high class cabins in the area, all with a view of the lake. The lake is big enough to have all kinds of recreation all the way from fishing to skiing. There are several marinas around the lake where one can gas up the boat or by needed equipment. In the evenings there is an amusement park with all the lights and music needed. In recent years the lake has suffered from silt runoff from nearby fields. In the past this silt was filtered by the natural grasses growing around the lake. As these were removed for improvements to the lakefront their filtering effect was removed also. There is now a plan in the works to have a grassy area encircling the outside of all resort areas, thus accomplishing the filtering effect before the water reaches the lake.
