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Iowa Great Lakes (Okoboji)

PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Central Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Iowa Great Lakes (Okoboji)

From the beaches of West Lake Okoboji to the trails around Spirit Lake and the amusement park at Arnolds Park, choose the Iowa Great Lakes that suits your time outside study.

Arnolds Park
Choose this area to be near the beach, the amusement park and the Abbie Gardner Cabin. The tourism office lists lodging in Arnolds Park.
Okoboji / West Okoboji
Choose this area for lakefront stays on West Lake Okoboji. The tourism office lists resorts, cabins and vacation rentals in Okoboji and West Okoboji.
Spirit Lake
Choose this area for the Big Spirit Lake side and trail access toward Lake Park. The tourism office lists lodging in Spirit Lake.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Iowa Great Lakes (Okoboji)

Summer is the lake season, fall brings leaf color, and winter turns to ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Conferences are available all year.

Okoboji after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Central time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: a walk on the beach at Arnolds Park, the Dickinson County Nature Center, or a ride on one of the paved trails. Leave time for the lake weather, and check any attraction’s operating dates, because the area’s tourism office does not give season dates for its summer businesses.

Travel, accommodation and admission to attractions are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the lakes are the setting you choose for it.

Which lake, which beach?

The six Iowa Great Lakes cover more than 12,000 acres and have nearly 70 miles of shoreline, according to the area’s tourism office. Big Spirit Lake covers 5,684 acres, West Lake Okoboji reaches 136 feet deep, and East Lake Okoboji is known for sandy beaches. Upper Gar and Center Lake are smaller and are listed for fishing, kayaking and wildlife viewing.

The tourism office lists public beaches at Arnolds Park, Ainsworth-Orleans Beach and Isthmus Park & Beach in Orleans, and state park beaches at Emerson Bay and Gull Point in Milford and at Marble Beach in Spirit Lake. Choose a beach close to your accommodation so a short afternoon stays short.

Arnolds Park and its history

Arnolds Park Amusement Park has a lake view deck, a Maritime Museum and a museum on site. Its rides are grouped for kids, families and thrill seekers, and the park lists the Queen II among its offerings. Check what is running on the day you plan to go.

The Abbie Gardner Cabin & Museum, at 74 Monument Drive in Arnolds Park, is a historic cabin and museum and is also listed by the Dickinson County Conservation Board. It is a quieter stop if rides do not interest you.

Fishing and quieter water

The tourism office names walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, bass, perch, crappie and bluegill among the game fish in the lakes. Lower Gar Lake, at 242 acres, is known for calm water, Center Lake covers 250 acres and is listed for fishing, kayaking and nature watching, and Silver Lake, near Lake Park, covers 1,041 acres and is known for walleye and northern pike.

The area also lists waterfront dining, nightlife, live music and fireworks in summer. For a slower afternoon, kayaking on a smaller lake is an easier plan than a day on the larger ones; ask where to rent equipment when you arrive.

Trails by bike or on foot

The area has more than 40 miles of paved trails. The Spine Trail, over 40 miles long, is described as the backbone of the system, with smooth pavement past lakefronts and through towns. The Tatanka Ska Trail runs 12 paved miles one way from Spirit Lake to Lake Park, past farm fields, rivers and wetlands.

Kenue Park and the Hogsback trails have gravel and nature paths through wetlands and prairie. The Dickinson County Nature Center, at 22785 Nature Center Road, has interactive exhibits and native wildlife, and it is open Tuesday through Saturday, so check hours against your 2:00 PM finish.

When to visit the Iowa Great Lakes

June through September is the lake season. The tourism office describes summer as a time for boating, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, mini golf, concerts and the Okoboji Summer Theatre, which has run since 1958. Fall adds hiking among autumn leaves, kayaking on calm water, pumpkin patches and fresh cider at local farms.

Winter is calmer. The office lists ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice skating and lakeside cabin stays. The summer pages give no operating dates, so confirm that a business is open before you plan around it.

Getting to Okoboji and your study setting

The tourism office lists Sioux Falls Regional Airport, about 81 miles away, and Fort Dodge Regional Airport, about 76 miles away, as the nearest airports. It gives drive distances of about 180 miles from Minneapolis and Omaha and 200 miles from Des Moines, so plan for a rental car or a transfer after you land. The Welcome Center at 243 W Broadway Street in Arnolds Park offers recommendations.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Iowa Great Lakes (Okoboji), Iowa
Lake season
June–September
Arrival airport
Sioux Falls Regional · FSD
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

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How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

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How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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