Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

 The unofficial start to summer starts this weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks! Many folks will be traveling and enjoying the Lake of Ozarks this weekend. If you are heading to lake this weekend and you're seeking a lot of FAMILY FUN, Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park has all the details for a family fun weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks . Read on to find out how to make the most of your weekend!  Fireworks Around the Lake!  One of the best ways you can quick off summer is to enjoy some fireworks on the water. Multiple venues will be offering fireworks around the Lake of the Ozarks. Below is where you can find the best displays.  May 29, 2021 - May 30, 2021 MEMORIAL WEEKEND FIREWORKS DISPLAYS; May 29–30 Bear Bottom Resort (Sunrise Beach) May 29 & May 30; 9:45 pm View by Water at the 38MM 573-374-6905 • BearBottomResort.com Margaritaville Lake Resort (Osage Beach) May 30; Display Begins at Dusk View by Water at the 26MM 573-348-3131 • margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com

Have you heard? Missouri is turning 200 years old and we are gearing up for the biggest Missouri Birthday Party in history! This summer, not only is Missouri turning 200, but Bagnell Dam and Lake of the Ozarks is turning 90 years old. It's going to be an entire summer of celebrating but in August, the Lake Area is hosting the BEST Dam Birthday Bash at the Lake of the Ozarks! Read on to get all the details for the party of the year!  Birthday Celebrations Around the Lake!  The entire Lake of the Ozarks area will be celebrating with multiple events taking place from June 12th - August 14th. Check out what events are in store for Missouri's Birthday Celebration at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Best Dam Kids Photo Contest Presented By:  Studio T Images Presents Best Dam Kids Photo Contest Age Groups: Up to 11 yrs 12 yrs. to 14 yrs. 15 yrs. to 17 yrs. Categories: Landscape/Waterscape: yard, park, lake, river, stream. Insects/Wildlife: pets, or other interesting creatures. Family/People: 

We are gearing up for what is predicted to one of the biggest and BEST summers at the Lake of the Ozarks! With Memorial Day in just a couple of weeks and we are getting excited to welcome everyone back to the Lake of the Ozarks! If you are planning a trip this summer, make plans to visit the BEST Lake Attractions !  Big Surf Water Park  The Biggest, Fastest, Funnest, Safest, Cleanest, Number One-en-est  Family Fun at the Lake of the Ozarks, MO ! For any age, for any amount of time, Big Surf has a variety of rides and attractions: Zambezi Falls – Exhilarating four-story drop down the Lake’s largest halfpipe Challenger Flumes – Race and rush down duelling 300 feet water slides Lazy River – 600 feet has never felt like such a long, relaxing trip  Wave Pool – Our 375,000-gallon pool generates waves up to three feet tall The Rapids – Whirl and twirl your way down the white water rapids at Big Surf Space Bowl – Our Space Bowl drops you from a sweet, swift slide into a 30-ft wide bowl Splash

If you are planning a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer with your family, you have to put a trip to Bridal Cave on your bucket list! Bridal Cave recently named the BEST at the Lake for Family Entertainment in Lake Lifestyles Magazine! The Best of the Lake is the Official Community Choice Awards! Ready to start planning your Lake of the Ozarks Vacation ? Read on to find out what is instore for some family FUN below!  Panning For Gemstones  Kids (and adults!) LOVE panning for gemstones in our sluice. All you have to do is purchase a bag of sand inside the gift shop and take it outside to our sluice and pan for a variety of rough cut gemstones! The kids love finding treasures in the sand and the best part is this fun activity doubles as a souvenir! Depending on which bag you choose, you will go home with a variety of Emeralds, Fools Gold, Amethyst, Garnets, Sapphires, and more! Take a Hike  As a part of  Thunder Mountain Park , we have a 1/2 mile nature trail. Wind through the g