Tales From The Deep: How To Float A Giant On Lake Of The Ozarks

When big things sink in the Lake, Tim McNitt — aka ’The Walrus’ — gets to float them by Nathan Bechtold & Al Griffin Ask Tim McNitt of Atlantis Dive & Dock Salvage for an interesting story, and you'd better get comfortable. When your job is diving for sunken...
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These Vintage Boats On Lake Of The Ozarks Take Us Back To Simpler Times

Keep your superyachts. These classic boat owners turn heads everywhere they go. by Kate Robbins From flashy catamarans to sleek cruisers, Lake of the Ozarks is home to some incredible boats. But for some, the best boats on the water are from years gone by. Antique...
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The Filmmaking Accident At Lake Of The Ozarks That Changed Hollywood Forever

by Michael Gillespie (posthumous) with additional information by Shore While Netflix could be credited with thrusting Lake of the Ozarks onto the global stage, Hollywood actually discovered the Lake in 1938. A movie production company used the still-new body of water...
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Captain Ron’s Dishes Delicious Fun

by Kate Robbins, photos by Lake Shots Photography It’s a favorite Lake of the Ozarks hotspot as well as the home of the Shootout and Aquapalooza: there’s no place at the Lake quite like Captain Ron’s! The prime location on the 34 Mile Marker, plus fabulous food and...
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Whimsy & Nostalgia! The Aquarama Mermaid Show From Lake Of The Ozarks’ Past

by Nathan Bechtold Long ago—when The Clown was the best waterfront restaurant around, the Ozark Opry was roaring, and Tan Tar A had a ski resort—at Lake of the Ozarks had a mermaid show. The Lake’s tourism “golden age” produced plenty of zany attractions, but Aquarama...
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Franky & Louie’s Brings Those Tropical Vibes

Franky & Louie’s Brings Those Tropical Vibes

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by Ariel Kralina, photos by Brad Glidewell On the Lake of the Ozarks 10 Mile Marker, Franky and Louie’s offers live music and fun games with a white sand beach for the family to enjoy. The kitchen staff clearly loves crafting a delicious and memorable experience, and...

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Throwback! The Lake Looked GOOD In The 70s & 80s

by | July 20, 2023 | Featured, Stories | 0 Comments

Ski shows, fast boats, and the Shootout is born by Al Griffin & Nathan Bechtold 1970s: The Ski Show Era The 1970s was the heyday of ski shows at Lake of the Ozarks; meanwhile behind the scenes, innovators and entrepreneurs were shaping the future of family...
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The Toll Bridge: A Bold Dream That Changed The Lake Of The Ozarks Forever

by | July 18, 2023 | Featured, Stories | 0 Comments

The Community Bridge turned a lot of “nowhere” into one of Lake of the Ozarks’ hottest housing frontiers. by Nathan Bechtold Not very many years ago — in the early 1990s — the area of the Lake that is now known as Porto Cima and The Villages at Shawnee Bend was miles...
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In 1933, A Boating Writer Discovers Lake Of The Ozarks

by | July 18, 2023 | Featured, Stories | 0 Comments

by H.H. Meyer - Reprinted with permission of Bonnier LLC. Introduction by Michael Gillespie The following article, “Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks,” appeared in the May, 1934, issue of the long-gone Motor Boating magazine. The author was H.H. Meyer, a writer and...
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Reader Photos!

by | June 26, 2023 | Featured, Stories | 0 Comments

We asked Shore readers, “How’s your summer going?” Here’s how they answered.Want your crew included in SHORE 2024? Send photos to publisher@shoreboatingmag.com
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The Guide To Exploring Lake Of The Ozarks’ Islands (And A Few You Can’t)

by | June 23, 2023 | Featured, Guides, Stories | 0 Comments

Islands for visiting, living, and exploring on Lake of the Ozarks by Tim Snow Ask any true adventurer about the value of solitude in nature, and they’ll tell you there’s magic in the woods: a peace that can only be observed when no other humans are around. That same...
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Paradise Found: Here, Every Day Is A Tropical Vacation

Paradise Found: Here, Every Day Is A Tropical Vacation

by Kate Robbins, photos by Lake Shots Photography The name says it all at Paradise! Perfectly positioned on the 24 Mile Marker, this waterfront bar hits the spot with a tropical “vacation” ambiance and ample tasty food and drink options. (Bonus: fill up with the...

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Captain Ron’s Dishes Delicious Fun

by Kate Robbins, photos by Lake Shots Photography It’s a favorite Lake of the Ozarks hotspot as well as the home of the Shootout and Aquapalooza: there’s no place at the Lake quite like Captain Ron’s! The prime location on the 34 Mile Marker, plus fabulous food and...
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The Guide To Exploring Lake Of The Ozarks’ Islands (And A Few You Can’t)

Islands for visiting, living, and exploring on Lake of the Ozarks by Tim Snow Ask any true adventurer about the value of solitude in nature, and they’ll tell you there’s magic in the woods: a peace that can only be observed when no other humans are around. That same...
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Paradise Found: Here, Every Day Is A Tropical Vacation

by Kate Robbins, photos by Lake Shots Photography The name says it all at Paradise! Perfectly positioned on the 24 Mile Marker, this waterfront bar hits the spot with a tropical “vacation” ambiance and ample tasty food and drink options. (Bonus: fill up with the...
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Malted Monkey: Ropes Course, Zany American Cuisine, And Milkshakes. What A Combo!

by Ariel Kralina - photos by Lake Shots Photography It’s one of the most popular and exhilarating attractions on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and it’s perfect for every age. Malted Monkey means swingin’, climbin’ fun, and delicious American cuisine with a twist, too. George...
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Neon Taco Hits The Spot, In Bold Style

Neon Taco Hits The Spot, In Bold Style

THE Dam Taco Bar! by Ariel Kralina - photos by Lake Shots Photography With an eye-catching neon pink exterior, it’s hard to miss Neon Taco whether you’re on the Strip, or on the water! Located right next to Bagnell Dam — at the 0 Mile Marker by water, and 1076 Bagnell...

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