Large tourism numbers in Clear Lake

Many visitors to Clear Lake means some challenges when it comes to slowing the spread for coronavirus.

/ hot weather often leaves many of us looking for ways to cool off.

And with pools closed due to the corona virus pandemic- for some it means a trip to the lake.

For a popular tourist community-it can means some challenges.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens is live in clear lake to see how the summer tourism season is faring in light of the coronavirus.

Alex?xxx clear lake gather-lvo-2 amy - i wish i was able to jump in the water here at clear lake right now.

It's much needed with all this searing heat - and i'm not alone.

Clear lake gather-lvo-1 rembe - he's noticed more people coming to the area from des moines - omaha - minnesota.

In fact - he tells me that the typical amount of traffic usually seen for 4th of july weekend was this past weekend - one of the busiest he's ever seen.

And at the beach - he's noticed there are still get out of the house.xxx for the outdoors.

People are biking, walking, enjoying the beach, picnic areas.

It's really good to see, our biggest issues we're facing right now is parking.

We don't have a lot of places for people to park."

Clear lake gather-lsot-2 if you are coming out to the park - there are still signs up to remind people to social distance.

In addition - all park restrooms are open - and rembe encourages visitors to wash your hands.

Live in clear lake - alex jirgens - kimt news 3.

/ thanks alex.

With the first full weekend of june in the books - how are local businesses faring?

Alex will have that story coming up on kimt news 3 at