Lake of the Ozarks: Travel Headlines You Might Have Missed

Fall leaves

When taking any vacation, it’s always best to be prepared.

Vacation is meant to be relaxing!

Here are some great tips to make packing, traveling, and enjoying your destination headache-free.

7 ways to go local while traveling – CNN Travel

Fall is the perfect time of year for Leaf Peeping – USA Today Travel

Travel Tips for Women: What to pack for a weekend escape – 303 Magazine

Hunting season heats up – CNN Travel

Tips for traveling with infants – USA Today Travel

Tips for taking a trip with kids who need car seats – Conde Nast Traveler

4 travel mistakes women make when traveling solo – go Girlfriend

Hiking At the Lake of the Ozarks: What To Pack

Fall is the perfect time to hike the Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

While hiking is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities at the lake, “safety first” is always the mantra to keep in mind.

It’s more than finding the perfect walking stick!

Are you wondering what to pack for your hike? Watch this video below on how to create your hiking kit. Then, head on over to Wal-Mart or Target to get your supplies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF2mTj4vE24

5 Delicious Recipes For This Fall

Another great reason to stay with us (in a vacation rental) is that you have a full kitchen!  No more crusty, half-warmed hotel buffets.  With fall just a few weeks away, be sure to hit the supermarket before settling in for the weekend. Hy-Vee and Paul’s Supermarket are both great places to get the groceries to make these delicious fall recipes!

  • Hot Apple Cider: Nothing says falls like Hot Apple Cider! Add a little rum for that extra kick!
  • Pumpkin Pie French Toast: This french toast of course includes some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices in the batter to give it the pumpkin pie flavours.
  • Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese: A fall twist on traditional mac ‘n cheese.
  • Sweet Potato Biscuits: Sweet potatoes add a little natural sugar to biscuit dough. These are great right out of the oven, split in two, and stuffed with Virginia ham for a scrumptious sandwich.
  • Pumpkin Parfait: This parfait is a super easy, super yummy treat…perfect for breakfast, a mid day snack, or dessert! It tastes rich and creamy while at the same time remaining light and healthy.

Lake of the Ozarks Events This Fall!

Even though the finals days of summer are upon us, there’s a whole lot going on this fall at the Lake of the Ozarks! Here’s a snapshot of some must-attend events. Book your stay with us this fall and be sure to ask about our latest specials!

Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest 2012: September 12th – 16th – www.lakeoftheozarksbikefest.com

Lake of the Ozarks AIR SHOW: September 22nd – ALL Day – www.lakeoftheozarksairshow.com

World’s Largest Pontoon Party at Captain Ron’s: September 22nd – ALL DAY – www.captainronsatthelake.com

Big Bass Bash: October 6th & 7th – ALL DAY – http://midwestfishtournaments.com/bigbassbashhome.html

Lake of the Ozarks Fall Harbor Hop: October 13th – http://funlake.com/harborhop/

16th Annual Fall Classic Open Bass Buddy Tourney – October 27th & 28th – http://alhonna.com/

Do you know of any other events?? Write in the comments below!