Vintage Boat Tales

Vintage Boat Tales

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 ...
The Amazing Amphicar

The Amazing Amphicar

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...
The Great Loop

The Great Loop

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...
Boatloads Of Memories

Boatloads Of Memories

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...
The Blob!

The Blob!

These strange, jelly-donut-looking blobs are some of the Lake’s most curious critters. And when you spot one, it’s a good sign. by  Nathan Bechtold “What is that blob floating in the Lake?” It’s a common question every summer, and it has an easy answer....