No Dock-Blocking, No Trespassing
Two new rules of the water that Lake of the Ozarks boaters need to know by Nathan Bechtold A new Missouri law went into effect, late in the 2021 boating season, and it affects boaters and dock owners alike. The two big things to know? 1. No more anchoring your boat...
Up From The Deep
Missouri State Highway Patrol rescue divers see a lot… especially when they can’t see a thing. by Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb (Q/PIED), republished with permission In 1960, four troopers were trained in scuba diving to serve part time with a Water Rescue...
A Premier Pick-Up
With the purchase of Premier 54, Rick Ball and Steve Brink keep growing their marine business portfolio at Lake of the Ozarks. Here’s their secret. by Nathan Bechtold Where would the number-one dealer of Chaparral Boats in the world be located? Of course, the answer...
The North Shore
Homebuyers are finding this stretch of lakefront real estate appealing, for a host of reasons. Photo by Lake Shots Photography by Kate Robbins The real estate market has exploded at Lake of the Ozarks. In 2021, home sales were on-pace to show a 33% increase compared...
2020 Boat Review: Starcraft CX 25 Q
Style and comfort year after year. That is what owners of the Starcraft CX 25 Q can expect from their new pontoon boat. With one of the best warranties offered by pontoon manufacturers – a limited lifetime warranty on the hull and structure and a six-year warranty on...
2020 Boat Review: Bentley 243 Navigator
Enjoying a sundowner with friends or towing the kids on a tube, the Bentley 243 Navigator will turn heads on the Lake. This luxurious pontoon has all the creature comforts and looks good sitting still or underway. Have it rigged for quiet times on the water, or for...
2020 Boat Review: Formula 400 SSC
If you love to be pampered but also crave power and performance, read on. Versatile with comfort and super sport performance, the 2020 Formula 400 SSC has what it takes to spoil and thrill all aboard. The spacious layout of this 40-footer allows for multiple...
The Small Waters
Beauty and brilliance upstream: boaters are exploring the Lake above the 40MM by Deanna Wolff It’s no secret that there’s absolutely nothing better than spending the day cruising, coving, and catching fish, and converging at waterfront restaurant/bars on the Lake of...
The Lake’s Best Beer Tour
by Emily Debert The number of breweries in America is at an all-time high. In January of this year, beveragedynamics.com predicted the total number of American breweries to exceed 8,000 in the not-too-distant future. For Lake of the Ozarks residents and vacationers...
Bear Bottom Resort: Explosive Flavors & Family Fun
by Connye Griffin & LakeExpo.com On the water’s edge at the 38MM, tucked into a cove at the edge of one of the Lake’s most picturesque bluffs, sprawls a family oasis like no other. Bear Bottom Resort is renowned for a 700-foot waterslide, swim-up pool bar, live...
