The ‘No-Toll’ Effect

The ‘No-Toll’ Effect

Now that the toll’s come to an end, is it a new frontier on Shawnee Bend? by Tegan Pasley   In April 2024, the last toll was collected on the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, two years ahead of schedule. The end of the tolls was celebrated by residents and...
Bullish On The Lake

Bullish On The Lake

by Nathan Bechtold, Editor   One of my favorite aspects of my job: I get to talk to so many fascinating people. And over the past few years, I’ve noticed how many of these people are really bullish on Lake of the Ozarks. That’s nothing new. This place has always...
Since Last Summer

Since Last Summer

Four big developments that will change the Lake’s landscape in 2025. by Nathan Bechtold 1. Shootout Leaves Captain Ron’s The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout moved from Shooters 21 to Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill in 2008. And in late-2024, Shootout organizers announced...
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 ...