by Adrienne Brown | Sep 1, 2024 | Featured, Stories
by Tegan Shockley Every summer weekend, the Lake of the Ozarks shines with flashy new boats, from catamarans to cruisers. But on the quieter days, a rarer breed of boater comes out to play: vintage boat owners. The 1956 Larson Falls Flyer – Ernie Lierman ...
by Adrienne Brown | Aug 7, 2024 | Featured, Stories
The rare, amphibious car that cruises the Lake’s shorelines sports a fascinating back-story. by Tegan Shockley Is it a car? Is it a boat? Yes! The Amphicar is the only civilian amphibious automobile to be mass-produced, and one resides right here at Lake of the...
by Adrienne Brown | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured, Stories
Boaters Tommy and Tina Osborne complete a year-long journey through salt and fresh water. by Annika Bringman & Nathan Bechtold In a spur-of-the-moment decision in the fall of 2021, boaters Tommy and Tina Osborne decided to fulfill their decade-long dream of...
by Adrienne Brown | Jul 24, 2024 | Featured, Stories
Lake of the Ozarks has a reputation. Rough water, pool bars, party coves and hot nights: it’s a party lake. Water like glass, kayaking, paddleboarding, wakesurfing, morning Waverunner rides: it’s a watersports lake. Boat races, poker runs and a powerboat scene...
by Adrienne Brown | Jul 17, 2024 | Featured, Stories
From the heyday of excursion boats on Lake of the Ozarks, these four may be the most beloved and nostalgic. by Nathan Bechtold; Tom Sawyer reporting by Vicki Wood; Governor McClurg story from Damming The Osage, Lens & Pen Press. Available at...
