‘A Blue-Collar Entrepreneur’: When You Need A Roof, M5 Contracting Is On It
by Tegan Pasley M5 Contracting owner Thomas McCormack is passionate about his work. The company handles roofing, gutters, and solar services across mid-Missouri. “We believe in pouring our heart and soul into helping homeowners,” McCormack said. “It’s not just about...
The Guide To Exploring Lake Of The Ozarks’ Islands (And A Few You Can’t)
Islands for visiting, living, and exploring on Lake of the Ozarks by Tim Snow Ask any true adventurer about the value of solitude in nature, and they’ll tell you there’s magic in the woods: a peace that can only be observed when no other humans are around. That same...
The Cave: Delicious Food And A Pool In A Cave! Need We Say More?
Swim in a cave, and sink your feet in the sand at the Lake’s newest, hottest (& coolest!) hotspot! Opened in 2022, The Cave — located on the 4 MM of the Niangua Arm, next to the Niangua Bridge — immediately became one of Lake of the Ozarks’ most popular waterfront...
Paradise Found: Here, Every Day Is A Tropical Vacation
by Kate Robbins, photos by Lake Shots Photography The name says it all at Paradise! Perfectly positioned on the 24 Mile Marker, this waterfront bar hits the spot with a tropical “vacation” ambiance and ample tasty food and drink options. (Bonus: fill up with the...
Malted Monkey: Ropes Course, Zany American Cuisine, And Milkshakes. What A Combo!
by Ariel Kralina - photos by Lake Shots Photography It’s one of the most popular and exhilarating attractions on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and it’s perfect for every age. Malted Monkey means swingin’, climbin’ fun, and delicious American cuisine with a twist, too. George...
It’s Raining! How To Keep Your Weekend At The Lake From Becoming A Washout
So you’ve arrived at Lake of the Ozarks… and it’s raining. Never fear! A curveball from Mother Nature shouldn’t ruin your long-awaited Lake of the Ozarks vacation. And it doesn’t have to: there’s plenty of fun off the water! Here are some activities around the Lake...
Hit These Top Lake Of The Ozarks Surf Shops For That Perfect Wakesurfing Setup
by Nathan Bechtold & Kate Robbins Whether you’re the “nice and easy” wakesurfing type, or a “dude watch this” wakeboarder (or something in between), you know: good gear is a must. Thankfully, Lake of the Ozarks has top-notch surf shops with bro-favorite brands and...
Millstone Marina & RV Resort
by Janet DabbsThe new Millstone Marina & RV Resort has a magnificent cliffside view that stretches both directions on the 7 Mile Marker along the main channel of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. This panoramic view is breathtaking and perfect for...
Lake History: The Lake Of The Ozarks In The 1950s
1950s — Tourism Takes HoldFiberglass. Links Landing. Century Boats. Bridal Cave. Major Hull Innovations.The Lake of the Ozarks came into its own in the 1950s, thanks to post-war prosperity and revolutionary advances in technology. The period brought...
Dock Problem Solved: Meet First Mate, The App That Syncs To Your Boat Lift
John and Julie Figura spent their dating years boating on the Mississippi. John, an electrical engineer by trade, worked in satellite communications. He has been a boater since before he had a driver's license, and tells a lot of great stories about skiing...
Could There Still Be Graves Beneath Lake Of The Ozarks?
by Michael Gillespie (posthumous) and Nathan Bechtold Don’t read this if you are squeamish about cemeteries. Especially don’t read this if you dread the thought that there might be burial sites under the Lake of the Ozarks directly in front of your property. You see,...
Lake History: The Lake Of The Ozarks In The 1940s
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 Lake's second decade: the 1940s.1940s — Boating Grows With Post-War ProsperityDisposable Income Increases. Vacations...
Tan-Tar-A’s Journey To Margaritaville: From Ski Slopes To Sandy Beaches
The first-ever lakeside Margaritaville resort is welcoming guests at Lake of the Ozarks this year. The widely loved resort brand partnered together with the historic Tan-Tar-A Resort in 2017, and began a top-down renovation. As of spring 2019,...
Six Boating Scenes From Netflix’s ‘OZARK’ That Hit The Mark
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,...
Lake History: The Lake Of The Ozarks In The 1930s
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...
Missouri’s New No-Wake Law: Are You Affected?
The pared-down expansion of the No-Wake rules went into effect at the very end of last year’s boating season, and can be a bit confusing. Let’s cut to the chase.
Fishing On ‘The Big Lake’: An Old Lake Of The Ozarks Angler Takes A Cruise Down Memory Lane
Award-winning outdoors writer Brent Frazee knows every fish tale isn’t a whopper, and the best ones happen when you least expect them.
Editor’s Note: A Lake Story
Before the dam was built, what would one day be Lake of the Ozarks was a largely undeveloped area, with tiny communities scratching out a living in the rocky Ozark soil. Through the years, people arrived to play at a Lake built first for power, but whose...
Captain Ron & The Tale Of The First Shootout
“A change in the winds,” Captain Ron Duggan muttered under his breath. He adjusted his course bearings and steadied his grip on the helm; he knew what this strange shift foretold.Years ago Captain Ron had piloted the fastest ship on the seven seas: The...
