Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

It's officially August which means the kids will be back in school shortly! Do something fun AND educational that will make memories for a lifetime and visit our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! We have plenty of things to do in the park to keep you busy and the kids will love getting to do something fun before they head back to school! Don't worry though, we won't tell them that it's educational too. Read on to find out what we have in store for you during your visit! Take a Hike  As a part of  Thunder Mountain Park , we have a 1/2 mile nature trail. Wind through the gorgeous scenery and make a stop at our outdoor classroom, see beautiful limestone shelves, and enjoy the beauty of the Northern slopes of Thunder Mountain Park. You should be able to catch a few cooler days in August which is perfect for taking a hike on the nature trail. There is no charge to hike the trail so you have no reason not to go! Check Out Our Rock Shop  We ha...

It's no secret that it's HOT outside! We can sure tell that it's July in the Ozarks when we step outside into the heat and humidity! BUT do you know where you can't tell it's July from all the heat? Yep, you guessed it - inside Bridal Cave ! Our cave is always a refreshing 60-degrees and the perfect Lake of the Ozarks attraction to have some family fun and cool off at the same time! Find out how to have some cool summer fun below! Why Do Caves Remain the Same Temperature?  Before we get down to having some cool summer fun, have you ever wondered why caves remain the same temperate all year round? Bridal Cave isn't the only cave that stays the same temperature and today, we're going to tell you why. Since caves are underground, they are not affected by the surface temperature. Bridal Cave remains a constant 60-degrees year-round but not every cave is the same temperature. In fact, a cave's temperature is dependant on the location. Generally, a ...

July is officially in full swing, and the outdoors are heating up! You want to be careful not to overheat and that's why today, our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for beating the heat this Summer! We may not be able to control the weather but we can do a few things to beat the heat this summer! During periods of high temperatures, it's important to always drink plenty of fluids. You don't want to get dehydrated and drinking plenty of fluids can help keep you cool. Being out in the sun is a lot of fun but it's important to take a break to cool off every once in a while. Use a fan or go into the air conditioning for a while to cool off. Once you've taken some time to cool off you can head back out and enjoy some more fun in the sun! If you're looking for some FUN ways to beat the heat this summer, our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few more ideas for beating the heat this summer at the Lake of the Ozarks, check...

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to Summer here at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Memorial Day weekend means there will be gorgeous fireworks displays over the water all weekend long. Fireworks are beautiful on their own, but when they are set off over the lake, the fantastic reflection of the show on the water is something extra-special indeed. Our family fun Lake of the Ozarks attraction has plenty for you to do during the daylight hours, and once the sun sets, there will be multiple fireworks displays happening all over the place! Read on to find out where the best firework displays will be!  Start Your Weekend at Bridal Cave  Start your holiday vacation out with America's most scenic cave tour . Bridal Cave is always a pleasant 60° inside, and the natural beauty that has formed over the years will simply take your breath away. Our knowledgeable tour guides will tell you all about the cave, both present-time and in its intriguing past. It's not...

We are already off to cold start at the Lake of the Ozarks and it's technically not even winter yet. Whether you are on vacation or you are a local looking for something fun to do in the area, there are still plenty of fun family attractions at the Lake of the Ozarks if you are already starting to get cabin fever. Today, our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you the inside scoop on what to do at the Lake of the Ozarks during these colder months. Minor Mike's Indoor Fun Center  If you are looking for quality family fun, Miner Mike's has a 50,000 sq ft facility that features exciting rides, challenging games simulator, and delicious food. If you've been to Miner Mike's before but you haven't check out their brand new indoor go-kart track you've got to go check it out! Minor Mike's is the perfect fun zone for children of all ages. Jetz Trampoline Park  Indoor trampoline parks have been popping up in cities all acro...