Tan-Tar-A’s Journey To Margaritaville: From Ski Slopes To Sandy Beaches
The first-ever lakeside Margaritaville resort is welcoming guests at Lake of the Ozarks this year. The widely loved resort brand partnered together with the historic Tan-Tar-A Resort in 2017, and began a top-down renovation. As of spring 2019,...
Tan-Tar-A’s Journey To Margaritaville: From Ski Slopes To Sandy Beaches
The first-ever lakeside Margaritaville resort is welcoming guests at Lake of the Ozarks this year. The widely loved resort brand partnered together with the historic Tan-Tar-A Resort in 2017, and began a top-down renovation. As of spring 2019,...
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Six Boating Scenes From Netflix’s ‘OZARK’ That Hit The Mark
While very little of the Netflix series Ozark was filmed at the lake where the story takes place, the show still resonates with those who live at Lake of the Ozarks or love to visit. Not all Ozarkians appreciated Ozark’s magnification of the drug and crime elements,...
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Lake History: The Lake Of The Ozarks In The 1930s
The Lake of the Ozarks has evolved from a rustic hunting and fishing destination to the boating Mecca of the Midwest. Here’s a peek at the first four decades: from the building of the dam in 1932 to the start of the Lake’s heyday in the 1960s. 1930s — The...
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Missouri’s New No-Wake Law: Are You Affected?
The pared-down expansion of the No-Wake rules went into effect at the very end of last year’s boating season, and can be a bit confusing. Let’s cut to the chase.
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Fishing On ‘The Big Lake’: An Old Lake Of The Ozarks Angler Takes A Cruise Down Memory Lane
Award-winning outdoors writer Brent Frazee knows every fish tale isn’t a whopper, and the best ones happen when you least expect them.
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Boat Review: Fountain 39 NX
The “NX” in the Fountain 39 NX could stand for “new crossover.” The brand has a long history of producing world-champion raceboats as well as top-performing offshore fishing machines. Check both boxes on this center console mashup that features an...
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Boat Review: Cypress Cay Seabreeze 253
Talk about countless possibilities. The Seabreeze 253 provides easy entry into the pontoon life with an affordable (but still expertly designed) option offering all sorts of features and upgrades to make it your own. Choose from multiple floorplans and...
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Boat Review: MasterCraft X24
Surfing normally requires an ocean. Unless, that is, you have access to the new MasterCraft X24. Wave-making science is front and center on this pickle-fork playmaker, starting with a purpose-built hull that, when paired with up to 4,300 pounds of...
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Picturesque Paddling Places At Lake Of The Ozarks
We all come to Lake of the Ozarks for the same reason: to enjoy being on the water. Whether it is coving out, bar hopping, or just a long boat ride, for us boat lovers you almost can’t beat a good day on the Lake. But let’s face it, the Lake can be a busy...
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7 Stops For Breakfast On The Water
Dining at the water’s edge is a Lake of the Ozarks official pastime. Waterfront restaurants abound, and on summer nights, they’re all hopping. But what about breakfast on the water? A morning cruise across the glassy Lake still undisturbed by summertime...
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