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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - Little church that you can rent out for weddings

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

4.3(208 reviews)
45.5 mi

It's an amazing place with waterfalls, a stream for fishing, and several caves. The artifacts on…read moredisplay are interesting and well done. In general, it's a very peaceful place. There is guided or self-guided fishing and guided tours via tram or self-guided tours via bike or walking. There is a restaurant on site in the mill building. There is wildlife along the way and there are herds of Bison and elk as well as some Texas longhorn cattle. The park straddles the Missouri - Arkansas boarder. It is well worth the time you spend there.

On a Monday morning in April we (I, mother and daughter) set out to cruise through the glorious…read morecanyon on wheels. Feeling a bit hesitant at first to do it on bike but it was the best feeling. It was a perfect 68, clear skies and lilac blooms along the way. The perfection was almost overwhelming. A tram is also available for a round trip adventure but the bike was just too fun to pass up. Along the way we saw all kinds of little critters, snakes, fish and birds. Stopped at the tree house, chapel and most of the waterfalls. On bike with all the stops about 2 hours, walking could easily be 3+. Bikes are $15 each and I highly recommend getting there early so you have your pick cause the good ones go fast. Some have baskets and you should get one of those and then fill it with a picnic lunch. Little under $20 per person for entry, with discounts for veterans, seniors and children. Large parking but the place is popular, so again if possible arrive early.

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - Feeding golden trout

Feeding golden trout

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - There is a series of weirs and pools to help maintain the trout

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There is a series of weirs and pools to help maintain the trout

What's Up Dock Marina - My husband found his happy place!!

What's Up Dock Marina

2.8(23 reviews)
38.0 mi

Tyler (I believe was the manager on duty Thursday night) is fabulous. I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings about him and his customer service. We had a circumstance that required a little extra help and attention and he did research and went above and beyond to help us in our situation. Overall the marina is super clean and the staff is super friendly, patient, and helpful! The staff all had on masks and kept their social distance when they could. We rented a boat and the guy that checked it out to us Thursday was incredible! He took his time (I was super nervous) and he made sure I was totally comfortable before we left! The girl that helped us on Friday was super helpful too. Even though they were swamped they never made us feel rushed! Checking in the boat both days was super easy breezy too!! I didn't give 5 stars because the staff isn't all ok the same page when it comes to policy and such.

These people rock the face off of customer service and the lake life! We planned a SUPER last…read moreminute trip to the lake for the 4th of July. My kids have grown up in a state where fireworks aren't allowed because the entire state would ignite with just the thought of launching a bottle rocket. So we thought it would be a fun 'socially distanced' vacation to head to the lake! I grew up on a ski boat, visiting Table Rock as a kid/teen/20 something and have always LOVED it there. We frequented What's Up Doc and stayed in the Kimberling City area almost exclusively. I wanted to rent a boat for the entire week we were there. Pipe dream right? Last minute trip AND a boat?!? I called multiple times a day for 5 days in a row before we got there! Everybody was always so nice to me. Nobody was ever mean or annoyed that I kept calling By the time we arrived to our condo (which was also awesome) I just knew Jesse would find me a boat. We had been able to secure 2 different boats for the end of the week but I wanted one all week. We arrived Saturday afternoon on the 4th and less than 24 hours later I got the call from What's Up Dock that they had a boat for me!! And when we went to get it they said there was a cancelation and we got to keep it all week!! I was soooooo excited! Jesse and Sarah and their 'crew' are an amazing staff of well mannered, helpful humans. They made our experience at the lake exponentially better. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thanks guys!! We're working on coming back very soon

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What's Up Dock Marina - We had tons of fun being drug behind a boat!!

We had tons of fun being drug behind a boat!!

What's Up Dock Marina - My kids started calling me the wave runner after this one. Dad would have called it the 'eyelid peeler'

My kids started calling me the wave runner after this one. Dad would have called it the 'eyelid peeler'

What's Up Dock Marina - Charlie was terrified of the boat when we first got it but warmed up quickly

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Charlie was terrified of the boat when we first got it but warmed up quickly

River Ranch Resort

River Ranch Resort

3.0(33 reviews)
75.8 mi

I really loved the amenities such as pizza and firewood delivery. The pizza tastes like buffet…read morepizza. Sweet crust and greasy, everything you need after a long float trip. The water shoes in the shop were a fair price. The large cabin was perfect, being close to the main cabin. I would've preferred having outlets where we slept, which was the pullout couch under the stairs.

Overall, I recommend this campsite. I booked this last minute, so one of the few spots that were…read moreopen was at the late night loop. The noise ordinance is midnight for the rest of the campsite other than the late night loop which is 2 AM (or at least that's when things got quiet). Our campsite had great shade but wasn't on the water (late night loop 104) but was near the bathroom which I appreciated. The showers and toilets could be cleaner but I feel like there is only so much they can do with the amount of lake swimming and sheer amount of folks using the restrooms. I definitely recommend water shoes not only for the lake but also the showers. Although I brought supplies for making French press coffee, I ended up getting an iced late at the coffee shop in the main office. We had some of the breakfast buffet (carton eggs, sausage, hashbrowns) and it was all pretty good. We signed up for a glow tube night trip on Friday and a float trip on Saturday. Both were fun but I don't think I'd need to do 2 float trips in a weekend in the future. The resort drops you off at the tubing drop site up the river and you end either at the resort or a mile up the river where they'll bus you back. It's pricey but it does include a lot of amenities and is definitely a one stop shop for tubing. I think next year we'll look into the cabins or pods. ;tldr it's pricey but you get hot showers, toilets, coffee, and busing for the float trips built in. Late night loop is rowdy so if you want something more quiet, consider avoiding this area.

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River Ranch Resort - Club house

Club house

River Ranch Resort - Breakfast bar

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Lake Taneycomo - We ALL love the fire pit and enjoyed each others company just talking or chilling out!  But then again, who doesn't like a fire?!

Lake Taneycomo

4.8(5 reviews)
40.5 mi

Nice place to go sit and watch the animals and water. Very peaceful. And free! We sat on a dock and…read morewatched the geese's and ducks. Next time we will bring fishing gear.

One of Branson, Mo greatest gems is this pretty little lake…read more Some of the best mornings of my life have been spent on this quite little lake; guiding kayak tours in the spring and summer months, admiring all the adorable, chicks, ducks, Heron, turtles, fish, Canada Geese, and bald eagles-it was wonderful to watch the seasons change with the chaning colors of the leaves and the changing colors on the breasts of all the waterfowl; saying good morning to all the polite and funny fly-fishermen at dawn; giggling at the beavers who would sometimes scare the cr*p outta me by splashing into the water while I was admiring a Great Blue Heron; paddling my kayak through the icey waters, myself and my kayak covered in snow, during the winter. What I really loved, during the super-hot summer months, was when they would do a dam release and the cold water from the bottom of Table Rock lake would turn Lake Taneycomo into a super-cold 40degrees stream, creating this beautiful foggy mist, making morning kayak trips gloriously romantic, refreshing, and a luxurious treat. Some may think it's a stream or a gentle river upon first inspection because there is usually a bit of a current. This is because they let do "dam releases" from Table rock lake which regulates the lake levels of Taneycomo. So, even though it moves like a river it is technically a lake since it is dammed on both sides. SUGGESTIONS: Bring a kayak. You'll see so much more. You'll never disturb the little critters. Youll get to sneek up on happy little turtle families. Make more friend with the fly-fishermen by telling them where all the great fishing holes are without disturbing the fish. Bring a camera. Enjoy!

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Lake Taneycomo - Winter Kayaking on Lake Taneycomo

Winter Kayaking on Lake Taneycomo

Lake Taneycomo - From lake side.  Great cabin and sleeps 8 very comfortable!!!

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From lake side. Great cabin and sleeps 8 very comfortable!!!

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