Driving a boat comes with its own set of rules, and on a busy waterway like Lake of the Ozarks, ignorance isn’t a luxury boaters can afford.
In the past week at Lake of the Ozarks, there have been two separate nighttime crashes: one left three people dead, the other injured two.
As boaters across the Midwest gear up for a big Memorial Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks, here are some boating safety tips from the Missouri State Highway Patrol:
Two boat explosions at Lake of the Ozarks docks this summer sparked important discussions about safe refueling and, in particular, the correct use of a boat's blower.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging the public to use caution when using MDC boat accesses in locations where water levels are low as some boat ramps have sustained damage over the course of several months due to low water levels. Notable areas where water levels are…
The Lake of the Ozarks winter drawdown is about to begin: that means the Lake's water level will be dropping by several feet in the next couple of months.
It could be a white — and extremely cold — Christmas at the Lake.
With temperatures dropping and snow on the way, preparing your boat lift and dock for winter is vital. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures are perilous for docks: look no further than the great freeze of 2021 that caused untold millions of dollars in dock damage across Lake of the Ozarks. At…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Emergency responders arrived to a chaotic scene, when two men drowned in Lake of the Ozarks on Thanksgiving weekend.
The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council wants to install life jacket loaner stations across the Lake area, and the council recently announced that the first phase of its plan is fully funded, thanks to a generous donation from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association that will f…
The Lake of the Ozarks is cooling a little more slowly this year, with the majority of this fall's weather being notably moderate. But the water temperature is only headed in one direction, and the colder it gets, the more dangerous it becomes for boaters and especially paddlers who are too …
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Labor Day weekend is ahead, and it's the last major weekend of the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. The Lake area will see a huge influx of vacationers and boaters, and the Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council is urging all to have “continued vigilance” through the…
In 1960, four troopers were trained in scuba diving to serve part time with a Water Rescue Recovery Unit. The team recovered four bodies that first year. Other officers would join the unit within two years and a four-wheel drive pickup truck with camper, boat, and other special equipment wou…
During driver's ed, students preparing to get behind the wheel of a car are taught about how long it can take to stop a car to avoid an impending crash, with the goal of emphasizing a safe following distance.
Two boat explosions at Lake of the Ozarks docks this summer sparked important discussions about safe refueling and, in particular, the correct use of a boat's blower.
It's a busy time of year on Lake of the Ozarks.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS — Kids spotted wearing a life jacket this Fourth of July weekend could get a free t-shirt, thanks to a safety-promotion campaign with the Highway Patrol and Ameren.
In the song, Against the Wind, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band wonder, “…what to leave in, what to leave out…” As the captain of any vessel, large or small, fast or slow, we must decide what to leave in and what to leave out of our situational awareness at the helm.
Your boat just sprung a leak! Now what?
Tips for keeping an overheating boat engine from wrecking your day on the water.
Navigation on the water at night is a uniquely challenging experience, and having the correct lights on your boat is imperative in preventing boat accidents. It's not uncommon for boaters to get pulled over by the Missouri State Highway Patrol due to having incorrect (or missing) navigation lights.
Missouri's waterways draw millions of people every year to enjoy swimming, boating, and floating. And while for most, the summer passes safely, there are unfortunate incidents every year, many of which are avoidable. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which responds to incidents on Missouri …
Driving a boat comes with its own set of rules, and on a busy waterway like Lake of the Ozarks, ignorance isn’t a luxury boaters can afford.
It's Memorial Day Weekend. For many boaters at Lake of the Ozarks, it'll be the first time they get the boat back out onto the water for the summer season. And while the vast majority will have a fun, safe, uneventful weekend, it's simply a statistical fact that some boats are going to break…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — As one of busiest boating weekends of the year — Memorial Day — approaches, the Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council is reminding boaters of the easiest ways to ensure a safe weekend.
It's a sad fact: Every spring, shortly after being launched for the season, boats sink while safely tied up at the dock, turning what should be a good time of the year into a real mess.
All docks are vulnerable to bad weather. The powerful storms of spring and summer storms at Lake of the Ozarks have been known to flip a dock completely upside-down... while leaving neighboring docks in the cove unscathed.
It's not boating weather in Missouri, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare for boating season. The Missouri Highway Patrol is reminding boaters who need to take their boater safety course for the first time, or who could use a refresher on boating laws and safety: free classes are availab…
It's been a warm December, no doubt.
Hiring a safe and responsible boat captain is at the top of mind when renting a boat on Lake of the Ozarks, but how can you be sure the person you hire is legitimate?
You survived the winter, and—good news!—your favorite restaurants and bars around the Lake are opening for the season! This week marked the first day of spring and with it comes new food and d…
This one makes the short list.
At Redhead Lakeside Grill, good food is in season all year long.
Boaters at Lake of the Ozarks love cruising right up to a dock and stepping on land for lunch or dinner.
The Dog Days of Summer have never been so good. Dock slips are full and the Lake’s Newest Pool Bar is open where the main channel meets the Grand Glaize.
**BEE'S KNEES BEECH HOUSE IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED**
On the water’s edge at the 38MM, tucked into a cove at the edge of one of the Lake’s most picturesque bluffs, sprawls a family oasis like no other.
Say what you will about pirates, they're always up for a party.
The 1970s was the heyday of ski shows at Lake of the Ozarks; meanwhile behind the scenes, innovators and entrepreneurs were shaping the future of family boating.
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 yo…
It’s 1985, and Don Johnson is Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice. Episodes open with glitzy, superfast boats cutting Vs across the water of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. And all you can think is: “Rad!”
The winter storm blowing through the heart of the U.S. will plunge places like Lake of the Ozarks into uncommonly cold temperatures, with a low of -7 degrees expected on Thursday night. For co…
Readers are already calling it the best issue yet: Shore 2023 is hot off the presses.
Lake of the Ozarks—the name uttered by untold millions of happy residents and eager vacationers every year—began its existence with an identity crisis. Drama permeated the process of naming th…
It's one of the most nostalgic and recognizable boats on Lake of the Ozarks. For two years, rumors have been floating about the revival of the Tom Sawyer paddlewheeler excursion boat. If you k…
A leftover from bygone days at Lake of the Ozarks—when The Clown was the best waterfront restaurant around, the Ozark Opry was roaring, and Tan Tar A had a ski resort—has passed completely int…
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