The Okoboji Project

Discover the true story behind The Spirit Lake Massacre as two historians share accounts from those who lived through it. Buy Dr. Beck's book, Inkpaduta: Dakota Leader , on Amazon and Birchbark Books in Minneapolis. Explore more photos and stories about The Gardner Cabin, one of Iowa's first tourist sites, on our website . And sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode o...

True stories (and tall tales!) from thousands of years of Okoboji fishing. Explore more photos and stories from Okoboji's epic fishing history on our website . Supporting us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project stories. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode of The Okoboji Project! Guests: John Grovesnor, Professional Fishing Guide Mary Dreier, Director of The Dickins...

How a mythical university brought a community together… and funded essential services for The Iowa Great Lakes. Explore more photos and stories from The University of Okoboji on our website . Supporting us on Patreon to hear bonus Okoboji Project stories. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and never miss an episode of The Okoboji Project! Guests: Emil Richter and Matt Richter from The Three Sons ....

Why do hundreds of thousands of people flock to a little town in northwest Iowa every summer? The Okoboji Project sits down with historians, story-ellers, and local legends to uncover the rich history of The Iowa Great Lakes. Subscribe to The Okoboji Project newsletter to see bonus content from Okoboji's storied history.