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                                                RECREATION


        Warm weather or cold, indoors or out, North Iowans have an abundance of recreation opportunities. These are some of the
        activities locals take advantage of in their leisure time.




        Bike Trails                                             On the Ice
        With a mix of off-road trails, bike lanes, and sharrows   Mason City is home to the three-time National Junior Hockey
        throughout  the  region,  many  North  Iowans  enjoy  getting   Champions, the North Iowa Bulls. Cheer them on in the “Barn”
        around  on  two  wheels.  The  sharrows  were  a  Blue  Zones   at the North Iowa Events Center, or get on the ice yourself. The
        initiative; and indicate to motorists that they should expect to   Mason City Youth Hockey Association and North Iowa Figure
        “share” the road with bicyclists. So whether it’s a short ride to   Skating Club provide top-notch training for kids of all ages,
        and from work, or an afternoon trip around Clear Lake, you’ll   and public skating sessions are offered in the winter months.
        find it’s safe and easy to ride in North Iowa.          North Iowa is also one of the top spots in the region for ice
                                                                fishing and is the site of Iowa’s largest ice fishing tournament
        Camping                                                 – the Yellow Bass Bonanza.
        If you love to spend your nights in the outdoors, there are
        several excellent campgrounds in North Iowa. Enjoy modern
        camping facilities in your RV or tent at Margaret MacNider
        Campgrounds, Clear Lake State Park, or McIntosh Woods State
        Park. If you’d like something more rustic, spend the night in
        your tent at Lime Creek Nature Center. McIntosh Woods State
        Park also has a unique option to stay in Yurt cabins, with a
        private dock on Clear Lake.


        Lime Creek Nature Center
        Lime Creek Nature Center offers year-round activities for the
        entire family. More than 35,000 people of all ages visit the
        Nature Center each year. Some take advantage of the 8+
        miles  of  trails  that  are  perfect  for  hiking,  jogging,  biking,
        or skiing. The area is also listed as one of Iowa’s 77 “prime
        wildlife watching locations,” perfect for bird enthusiasts. The
        Winnebago River winds through the park, making it a prime
        spot to fish for bass, walleye, northern pike, and more.


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