
SNAPSHOT: Lake Of The Ozarks In The ‘60s
by Al Griffin & Nathan Bechtold In the 1960s, the Lake of the Ozarks truly came into its own as the Midwest's playground. Amid the ups and downs of the tumultuous decade, Lake of the Ozarks proved to be the perfect place for a summer getaway. The magnet of a huge...
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...
The Lake’s Lost Towns
Beneath these waters, a history lies… by Janet Dabbs, with additional information by Michael Gillespie (posthumous) Bagnell Dam was—and is—an engineering marvel, one that would supply electricity to Missouri and, in creating Lake of the Ozarks, bring economic...
Business In Their Blood
The family that founded Cobalt Boats just bought family-owned Summerset Boat Lifts at Lake of the Ozarks. Meet the St. Clairs. by Nathan Bechtold - all photos courtesy the Brooks & St. Clair families Ancient historians report when the Romans went to war, their...
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...

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...

Paradise Found: Lake Of The Ozarks’ Tropical Restaurant Serves Caribbean Flair
by Deanna Wolff If you’re in the mood for delicious food, unique tropical drinks, and a breezy atmosphere with a spectacular Lake view, then the Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar on Lake of the Ozarks goes at the top of the short-list for lakefront dining this...

Shorty Pants! A Trip To The Bayou On Lake Of The Ozarks
Shorty Pants Lounge cooks up food and fun with a Cajun twist by Deborah Wolfe Tucked away in a gentle cove on Lake of the Ozarks’ 22MM, the Creole-influenced Shorty Pants restaurant has been a favorite among Lake locals and visitors for more than 15 years. The sound...