Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

We almost can't believe it but the holidays are just around the corner! The holidays are a special time of year where we gather with our families, friends, and even co-workers to celebrate. Hosting a holiday gathering can be a lot of work if you are the host, but Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park is here to ease the stress - why not host your next gathering at our event center at the Lake of the Ozarks . Read on to learn more about hosting your next holiday gather at Thunder Mountain Event Center! About Thunder Mountain Park Event Center  Thunder Mountain Park Event Center is an intimate mountaintop venue located on one of the highest points of Camden County with a million-dollar view of the Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding Ozark Mountains. This newly remodeled facility is available for any group occasion. Event center rental is only $300 per day with all other services available a la carte by recommended vendors. Host Your Company Holiday Parrty  ...

Lake of the Ozarks largest winter event is almost here! Ameren Missouri presents the 19th Annual Eagle Days starting on Saturday, January 5th and Sunday, January 6th, 2019.  This entertaining and educational event is fun for people of all ages and if you have never attended this annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks, you should make plans to join in on the fun!  You will have the opportunity to learn about these magnificent birds and even see eagles from the World Bird Sanctuary! Today, our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has all the details for the 2019 Eagle Days! Photo Credit: Eagle Days Facebook Page  2019 Eagle Days Schedule of Events  School of the Osage Heritage Elementary  • Coloring & Photo Contest  • Face Painting • Ameren Missouri  • Jim Rathert Photography & Mugs • MO Dept. of Conservation  • Master Naturalist, Lake of the Ozarks Chapter • MO State Parks • Adair's Animal Nuisance Trappi...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Lake of the Ozarks which means the kiddos will be on their Christmas break very soon! Do you have any special plans for the kids for their break this year? Our scenic mid-Missouri cave tour is always an excellent cold-weather activity, but there are a few additional fun things going on around the lake area that are only offered during the holidays. Read on for a few fun suggestions from Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park . Photo Credit: FunLake.com   Christmas Light Display There are several area light displays happening around the area that would be fun for the whole family! Below is a list of the few light displays in the area. Enchanted Village of Lights Nov 16, 2018 - Jan 01, 2019 Laurie Fairgrounds Laurie Fairgrounds 269 Fairgrounds Drive Laurie MO 65037 Phone: 573-374-8776 They claim to be one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in mid-Missouri. It is free to drive ...

The Lake of the Ozarks is full of fun annual events. This weekend, Saturday, September 22, 2018 is the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport . Vendor booths will open at 10:00 am and the show will conclude at 3:00 pm.  This annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to be packed with entertainment for folks of all ages to enjoy. This day will consist of areal displays, static displays, vendor booths, car vs. plane rases, and much more. Your friends underground here at Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park have all the details for what to expect at the Air Show this year! Photo Credit: http://www.lakeoftheozarksairshow.com Air-Show Acts  Saturday will be a full day of fun and exciting air show acts. Expect to see a wide variety of planes sore through the sky. This year, you will get to see modified Pitts, Bi-Plane low level routines, WWII era aircraft, 1940s vintage Super Stearman, and much more! Visit...

It's hard to believe that it's almost the 4th of July! This year, the 4th of July Holiday is unique in the fact that it's on a Wednesday. This just means that it gives you that much more time to celebrate! If you plan on staying the entire week or for an extended weekend you defiantly won't be short of something to do. From firework displays, concerts, caves, and more the Lake of the Ozarks is the best place to celebrate the 4th of July! See what the Lake has planned for the holiday below! See a Concert at Ozarks Amphitheater!  Ozarks Amphitheater is an open-air performance venue with more than 10,000 seats! Located in Camdenton, Mo if you haven't been to a concert at this venue you NEED to check it out this Summer! In fact, Jamey Johnson, Graig Campbell, and Stoney LaRue will play on Friday, July 6th at 7:00 pm. Go make memories at the best outdoor concert venue at the Lake of the Ozarks, perfect for the week of the 4th! Old Kinderhook Fun Fest  If ...

When you work at Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park , or even if you visit our incredible park often, you develop an increased awareness and appreciation for all of the beautiful nature surrounding us. This includes the animals that we share the lake area with. This weekend offers a wonderful chance to learn more about the majestic eagle.   photo from Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days Facebook page What is Eagle Days?  Friday, January 5 is National Bird Day across the country, and over the weekend ( January 6 & 7 ) the Lake of the Ozarks will celebrate one bird in particular during the 18th Annual Eagle Days . The original event, which started in 1999, attracted 651 participants. Last year that number grew to over 3,700 people joining in the fun! If you haven't had the chance to experience one of these celebrations, you really should make a point to check out this free nature event this weekend.  An effort is made to feature both entertaining and educatio...

It's well-known that the lake area is a popular place during the summer, but there's a lot going on here in December too! Our scenic attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is open year-round so you can enjoy the natural beauty of Thunder Mountain Park and the breathtaking wonder that is Bridal Cave anytime you are in the area. This month, however, there are a few fun holiday things happening that you may want to make some time to enjoy too.   - Holiday Parades & Celebrations- Lake Ozark Christmas Parade The 33rd Annual Christmas Parade will happen along the historic Bagnell Dam Strip December 9 from 3-5 pm. This year's theme is "A Magical, Musical Christmas." Immediately after the parade, Santa will greet children and their families for a bonfire at Two Bit Town with hot chocolate, coffee, refreshments, music, and treats for the kids.   Eldon's Electric Christmas Parade Saturday, December 9 at 5 pm the first ever ELECTRIC Christmas Parade wi...

Our Thunder Mountain Fall Festiva l is off to a tremendous start, the decorations and the natural scenic beauty around the park is breathtaking, and we've got tons of fun planned at Bridal Cave all month long! Have you had the chance to enjoy our brand new annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks yet? It adds even more fun and excitement to our family attraction!  Beautiful Scenery Bridal Cave is well-known as one of America's most scenic cave tours . It remains a constant 60° inside the cave, and you will see room after room of incredible mineral deposits, giant columns, stalactites and stalagmites, massive draperies, and so much more all created over millions of years of formation.  Outside, in Thunder Mountain Park, you've got nature trails to explore and of course, that amazing lake view. Right now for the Thunder Mountain Fall Festival, we've also added all kinds of gorgeous fall decorations and so many pumpkins, you'd think we were a pumpkin patch! If y...

Last week's blog gave you a look at what's coming up this week as we head into the " Last Blast of the Summer - Labor Day Weekend! " It's only the ceremonial end to summer, because technically our Lake of the Ozarks scenic attraction has a few more weeks left to enjoy this season. Still, we can't help but begin looking forward to all of the exciting things coming up this fall, both at and near Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park .  -Labor Day Weekend We expect an increase to the already large crowds we see every weekend at the park over the next few days. Regular tours of America's most scenic cave tour will be heading out every few minutes, and we'll be hosting our last Lantern Tour for the season on Saturday night. (Don't worry, they'll be back again next year!)  While you're here, you can take advantage of the great sales we have going on in the rock shop and on all of our sportswear in the gift shop. Grab a snack or enjoy ...