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The Iowa Great Lakes are a chain of lakes in the northwest region of Iowa just south of the Minnesota border, which offer a variety of recreational pursuits, ranging from boating, various watersports, and fishing to land-based activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching. The lakes in the chain include Spirit Lake, Little Spirit Lake, West and East Okoboji Lakes, the Gar Lakes, Center Lake, and Silver Lake and are home to well-maintained state parks, wildlife management areas, and recreation areas. The Iowa Great Lakes is one of the region's most popular retirement and vacation destinations, with a variety of lodgings around the shorelines, ranging from residential homes and summer cabins to chain hotels and vacation condos.
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