Today’s adventure started with a visit to Arnolds Park Amusement Park. The Legend roller coaster was built in 1930 and has recently been renovated.

Then came the Maritime Museum.

The museum also houses an exhibit rides and memorabilia from area amusement parks, past and present, on the lakes. The slide is still in use.

The next stop was the Rock’n Roll Museum. Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Cheap Trick, and the Yardbirds are among those played in Okoboji through the years. Concerts are still held here regularly.

I returned for an early evening cruise on West Okoboji Lake aboard the Queen II – the flagship of the Iowa Navy.

My day at Arnolds Park Amusement Park ended with a sunset walk along the shore.

Guilty pleasures: corn dog and nutty bar.