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·Roots of West Bend

Beyond the Grotto – The Rest of West Bend

Written by btwood2 on January 15, 2005

  • Bob was still hung up in the grotto, but after 2 hours of grotto-ing, I was ready to see some more of the town, which was located just down the street. Leaving Bob to...
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·Grotto of the Redemption

Grotesque or Sublime? Grotto of the Redemption

Written by btwood2 on January 15, 2005

  • Some have suggested that this artificial grotto in the backwaters of Iowa be named the eighth Wonder of the World. I agree it’s a wonder, but I’ve seen far lovelier natural and manmade creations....
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·West Lake Okoboji

Lakeshore exploration, Iowa Great Lakes

Written by btwood2 on January 15, 2005

  • During our weeks at Lake Okoboji, I spent many enjoyable hours walking lakeside. We were fortunate that summer 2004 was one of the best summers, climate-wise, that anyone could recall. Though it felt...
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·	Abbie Gardner Cabin (right) and Visitor Center

Abbie Gardner’s Cabin

Written by btwood2 on January 15, 2005

  • Abigail Gardner was 13 years old in the severe winter of 1856-57, living with her parents, siblings, and extended family in a small cabin south of West Lake Okoboji. They’d only arrived the previous...
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