Bringing In The Big Boats
Through seas, rivers and highways, Ernie Dampier’s team knows what it takes to get yachts to Lake of the Ozarks. by Nathan Bechtold Whenever someone needs a huge boat hauled to Lake of the Ozarks, Ernie Dampier’s name comes up. It’s an incredibly difficult job:...
American Sun Control Makes Outdoor Spaces Cooler
by Adrienne Brown Living at the Lake of the Ozarks means plenty of fun in the sun. But while time on the Lake involves catching some rays, you don’t want to be sun-blasted every time you step outside your home. American Sun Control specializes in creating a perfect...
Bullish On The Lake
by Nathan Bechtold, Editor One of my favorite aspects of my job: I get to talk to so many fascinating people. And over the past few years, I’ve noticed how many of these people are really bullish on Lake of the Ozarks. That’s nothing new. This place has always...
Since Last Summer
Four big developments that will change the Lake’s landscape in 2025. by Nathan Bechtold 1. Shootout Leaves Captain Ron’s The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout moved from Shooters 21 to Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill in 2008. And in late-2024, Shootout organizers announced...
To Build An Oasis
It’s the first project of its kind at Lake of the Ozarks: the development of a massive entertainment complex and Marriott hotel & conference center in Osage Beach. Developer Jeff Tegethoff shared some enlightening numbers behind the project. Oasis at...
What Docks Do
by Nathan Bechtold The Lake of the Ozarks has approximately 40,000 docks. (If you’re ever trying to explain this place to someone who’s never heard of it, start there.) And while dock ownership is part-and-parcel for most waterfront homes on the Lake, docks...
What’s New On The Water
by Tegan Pasley, with boat information & specs courtesy of manufacturers Boaters at Lake of the Ozarks are in for a treat with the latest line-up of sleek, powerful, and adventure-ready vessels making waves this year. From all-weather crossovers to luxury...
