by Nathan Bechtold | Jan 23, 2019 | Guides
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 place, and...
by Nathan Bechtold | Jan 23, 2019 | Featured, Stories
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,...
by Nathan Bechtold | Jan 22, 2019 | Stories
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 Lake’s First...
by Nathan Bechtold | Jan 8, 2019 | Featured, Guides
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 boaters,...
by Nathan Bechtold | Jan 8, 2019 | Guides
Appoint A Sober Captain It’s obvious. It’s so obvious, and the message gets beaten into our heads through every medium so often, it’s impossible to forget it. So at this point, there’s no excuse. Sure, back in the “good old days,” every boat driver had a beer can in...
