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Summer Family Fun
That's Not Too Far From Home!
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Adventureland
Adventureland is "Iowa's Largest And Most Complete Family Resort Complex.”
Located on the northeast corner of the Des Moines metro area you'll find one of
the nicest family resorts in the Midwest. Adventureland provides fun and entertainment
to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Adventureland Park, Adventureland Inn,
and Adventureland Campground all go to make up the resort complex where there's plenty
to do for all ages for a day, a weekend or a week. “Kokomo Kove” An All New Water Play
Structure opening in June 2008!!
Approximately 65 feet tall at its highest point, the “Kokomo Kove” area will be approximately
30,000 square feet. Over 200 lounge chairs for sunning and relaxing; 7 waterslides of varying
lengths and heights; 123 different water jet features including water guns, tipping cones,
hose jets, and umbrella jets; 91 different play features, including net bridges and climbs,
crawl tunnels and pull ropes. Hours of fun for kids of all ages!!
ALL INCLUDED IN YOUR 2008 ADMISSION PRICE!! For more information, visit www.adventurelandpark.com.
Arbor Day Farm
Climb Aboard! Discovery Ride Offers New Family Fun at Arbor Day Farm’s Tree Adventure.
“I liked the animals, bugs, shade and beaver dam. Riding on the tram was so much fun,”
said nine-year-old Whitney Todd, who experienced the Discovery Ride, the newest addition
to Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure’s offerings of outdoor adventure and exploration.
On the Discovery Ride, families will discover the secrets and surprises of the forest,
orchards and prairies, and glimpse the wildlife that lives there, as they ride under
the canopy of a blazing-red oak leaf along a three-mile grassy trail. Located in Nebraska
City, which is the home of Arbor Day, the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure is a world-class
attraction that offers people a chance to climb a 50-foot-high tree house, play in the
Nature Explore Classroom, walk along nature trails, and to use every sense as they
witness the up-close excitement and wonderment of nature. And, every visitor gets a
free tree seedling to plant at home. The Discovery Ride launches Arbor Day, April 25,
and will run daily, weather permitting. The Tree Adventure is open daily. Annual Family Passes are available.
Visitors will discover something new with every visit as the wildlife, forest, orchard and farm change
with the seasons. In addition to the outdoor activities and indoor exhibits, the Tree Adventure also
offers birthday party packages and a full 12 months of events. For more information
call (402) 873-9719 or visit www.arbordayfarm.org.
Columbus Days:
Set Sail with Columbus Days 2008
The Annual Columbus Days Celebration will be held August 3 – 10th in Columbus, Nebraska.
As always this celebration promises fun for the entire family. The weekend will be filled
with music, barbeque, fun & games and much, much more. The All Ford Car Show, on Sunday,
August 3rd, will kick off the week's activities in Frankfort Square. On Thursday, August
2nd, the community can enjoy the annual Salad Luncheon at First United Methodist Church
during the day and then listen to the Community Band Concert at lawn chairs on the Square
in the evening. The Columbus Barbeque Classic will have the return of 4 - 5 barbeque vendors.
The Barbeque Classic will be held in the TierOne Bank parking lot on Friday & Saturday. We'll
see you under the tent for some great tasting ribs! On Saturday and Sunday, Frankfort Square
will be filled with vendor booths, food vendors and fun for the entire family. The square stage
will be filled with great entertainment all day. Making a return this year are the “Movies In The Park".
These will be movies the entire family can enjoy. So bring your lawn chairs and blankets for some
great family time in Downtown Columbus. Of course the return of yearly favorites will be on the schedule.
These events include the United Way Duck Derby, the Pet Show, Baby Races, Columbus Horse Racing and the
Columbus Days Biathlon, which will be held on Saturday, August 10th. And as always rounding out the
weekend celebration will be the Parade on Sunday, August 5th at 4 PM. So invite your family and friends
to spend the weekend in Columbus. There is something for every age and we look forward
to seeing you August 3 - 11th for Columbus Days.
For a complete Columbus Days schedule please go to www.thecolumbuspage.com. We’ll see you there!
King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
Fun in the Sun at King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Summer is
on the way and King’s Pointe Waterpark is turning up the heat on wet and wild fun!
A new waterslide will be added to the rock fortress giving guests even more extreme
entertainment options this year. Take a moment and meet King Splash, the resort’s 6’5”
royal mascot who loves to play games and make new friends. “ALOHA!” Family Luau Night
begins June 10th and begins at 4:00 PM each evening. Admission is only $5.00 per person.
Grab your parrot and eye patch for Pirates of the Pointe. July 21st through the 27th,
pirate games and events are happening all week long! Project AWAYSIS, is a $39 million
development project undertaken by the City of Storm Lake. King's Pointe Water
Park Resort is managed by Leisure Hotels & Resorts of Leawood, Kansas.
Learn more at www.kingspointeresort.com or call (712)213-4500.
The Inn at Okoboji
For more than 100 years Okoboji has been the ideal destination for family vacations.
Truly a recreational haven, the Iowa Great Lakes are rich in heritage and abundant in
leisure activities. Visitors of all ages are drawn to the blue lakes, the sunshine
and the fun times of Okoboji. There are endless activities for your leisure time.
Active water sports include boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, water-skiing,
para sailing, canoeing, kayaking and maneuvering on personal watercraft.
For those more inclined to enjoy land-based summer activities, try the area’s
amusement park, water park, seven golf courses, go-cart race tracks, mini-golf,
tennis and over 41.5 miles of well surfaced trails which can be used for biking,
jogging, rollerblading, walking and enjoying nature. Shops range from clothing to books,
antiques and linens, running the gamut from the posh to practical. And when it
comes to lodging, you’ll want to make your reservations for the best spot on
the lake…..The Inn at Okoboji. The Inn At Okoboji combines charm and an incredible
array of amenities along with surprising affordability. The Inn is a complete
Lakefront Resort Destination offering 156 guest rooms, and a relaxing fun-filled
vacation every member of the family will enjoy. (The Inn is approximately three
and one half hours from Omaha.) For more information, call 877-BOJI-FUN or visit The Inn’s website, www.bojifun.com.
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