Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

It is finally here! Bridal Cave in Missouri Lantern Tours are beginning this Saturday, May 28th at 7:00pm, and we have all of the inside information on what you can expect with these incredible and special tours! We will be discussing all of the amazing details of the Lantern Tours in this blog, so stay tuned to find out all of the goodies you should anticipate when booking! When Do Tours Begin? As we mentioned earlier, tours begin this Saturday, May 28th at 7:00pm, so be sure to book in advance to secure your spot! But, these lantern tours are only available on Saturdays, meaning the times that we have are all that we have for the week, so it is advised to reserve sooner than later to ensure you get to experience this wonderful experience at Bridal Cave! Tours will be held through Labor Day Weekend, so once Labor Day rolls around you'll have to wait until next Memorial Day to experience such a fun and special event! What Can Be Expected During the Tour? This tour lasts a whopping...

 It's time to start planning your next exciting summer vacation. Make it a vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks this year, and the first item to add to your itinerary of fun is a trip to Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park .  Why is that? Well, there are LOTS of great reasons to visit our family fun attraction in mid-Missouri , but for today, we've narrowed it down to three. (You can discover all the rest for yourself after you get here!)  It's NOT Weather-Dependent First and foremost, you can add a trip to Bridal Cave to your plans and not worry about scrambling to change those plans at the last minute if it rains. The cave tour, as well as the amazing gift shop and rock shop, give you plenty of adventure time away from whatever Mother Nature decides to do that day.  On sunny days, you can add a hike through Thunder Mountain Park to your list of things to do. Of course, if that sunny day gets too hot to enjoy being outdoors, well, the cave's temperature is always...

The kickoff to summer at the Lake of the Ozarks is almost here with Memorial Day weekend almost here! If you're planning a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks why not plan to attend a concert at Ozarks Amphitheater! They have TWO incredible lineups for the weekend that you won't want to miss! Read on to learn more! Ozarks Amphitheater, recently named the “Best Live Music Venue in Missouri”, is located in the heart of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. The amphitheater has recently hosted such well-known headline acts as Alabama, Dwight Yoakam and Jamie Johnson, with more great coming attractions. A concert under the stars at Ozarks Amphitheater is a great addition to a long summer weekend at the lake. Friday, May 27, 2022 TRACY LAWRENCE AND CLAY WALKER Show Time: 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE  Sunday, May 29, 2022 CODY JINKS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LUKAS NELSON AND PROMISE OF THE REAL, WHITEY MORGAN Show Time: 6:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE  We are looking forward to an incredible summer at the...

 Summer at the Lake of the Ozarks is getting ready to kick off with Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner. When summer finally arrives, our family attraction at the Lake Ozarks starts our Lantern Tour! Our very first Lantern tour of the season will be on Saturday, May 28th at 7:00 PM. Read on to learn more about this specialty tour!  When are the Lantern Tours? Our lantern tour is only offered on Saturday evening at 7pm, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Space is limited and you don't want to miss out on this unique experience of seeing our  Missouri Show Cave  just like the first explorers did! This special 75 minute guided tour of Bridal Cave details the adventure of what cave exploring used to be before electric lights. Imagine the excitement of seeing this now-famous cavern by hand-held lanterns. Your guide will give an in-depth history of Bridal Cave, Lake of the Ozarks, and cave exploration over the centuries. Don’t miss one of the most exh...

Don't be surprised if you spot a bat on your cave tour at Bridal Cave ! Bats commonly get a bad wrap for being scary or being pests. However, this could not be further from the truth! Bats play a critical role in our ecosystem. Read on to learn about a few misconceptions/information about bats!  Bats Fly in Hair  If you see a bat flying around in the cave it may appear like they are about fly right at you and maybe even land in your hair! Bats don't make nests and are aware that you are there and won't bother you during your tour. As many of you already know, bats hang upside down to roost. When they are ready to take off, they will drop down and flap their wings before flight. While it may appear that they are swooping right towards you, they're not. All Bats Have Rabies  There is a common misconception that all bats have rabies. This is simply not true at all. Like all animals, bats can contract rabies but that doesn't mean that all bats have the disease like man...

 The 71st Annual Dogwood Festival is happening this weekend in Camdenton, MO! You won't want to miss out on this annual event! This year, the Dogwood Festivals Theme is "Small Town Proud" Read on to get a full schedule of events!  Schedule of Events  See You At the Dogwood Festival!  The Dogwood Festival kicks off today! You won't want to miss this incredible event put on by the Camdenton Chamber of Commerce. This is family fun you won't want to miss.  Our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is right up the road from the Dogwood Festival so if you're looking for something fun to do in between activities, come take a tour of our Lake of the Ozarks Cave! While you're here why not take a hike on our 1/2 mile nature trail and see if you can spot a Dogwood!  One of America's  most  scenic  cave tours. Visit us at  www.BridalCave.com Like us on  Facebook . Follow us on  Twitter . Follow us on  Google+ Follow us on  ...

 Summer is quickly approaching and it's time to start planning your summer trip to the Lake of the Ozarks! There is something for everyone when you get away to the Lake but you won't want to skip out on the Best Lake Attractions! Read on to learn more!  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 Island – A zero-entry pool suited for yo...