Lake Ozark

StaceySue · September 24, 2011, 09:38:32 AM

I just thought I would pop in here for a moment. I am in Lake Ozark for an annual conference I attend most years. Anyway, we drove around, and we stopped at the Dogpatch Arcade and Store last night. Fun times! There were a few people wandering around, but it's not very busy here this time of year. Even the outlet stores are pretty slow for a Friday night. Mini-golf and go-karts were going in the area, but they were also not too busy. Still, I enjoy the fun vibe here at the lake!

Junior · September 24, 2011, 10:53:58 AM

I've been to Dogpatch up there at Lake of the Ozarks. Fun roadside attraction from years gone by. Glad to hear its still open and operating.

rubedugans · September 24, 2011, 11:10:55 AM

I popped in a few years back just to check it out. If you are unaware, it is much like Ozarkland in Branson.

sanddunerider · September 24, 2011, 12:38:34 PM

years ago we sue to spend a week every spring BEFORE the season started at Bagnell dam area. Loved that whole area!

Complete different look and attitude if you are there before the "toursit season" starts

rubedugans · October 14, 2011, 08:52:08 PM

I was there after the tourist season ended, it was a bit chilly, and the strip was dead. It did make for some great photos though...

rubedugans · October 14, 2011, 08:54:04 PM

A few more...

sanddunerider · October 15, 2011, 04:42:56 PM

LOL!!! night rider!! there's a new attraction!!

rubedugans · October 15, 2011, 11:31:45 PM

And no, these were not taken in the heyday of the Hoff, and the TV show in the mid 80's, these were from about 2 years ago. When I saw it, I HAD to take a picture of it. Just think how popular this was when it debuted...how it more than likely became a bit less popular during the 90's, and now how with the children of the 70s-80s starting families see this and want their kids to take a ride with Kitt. Good thing they held on to it! I will abstain from answering as to if I took a ride in it that day or not.

rubedugans · October 15, 2011, 11:42:30 PM

This one from The Lake is a close second to Knight Rider
A Kris Kraft-ish ride from the 1960's

MissinTheGreenTrams · October 20, 2011, 01:13:28 PM

Those are fantastic pictures! I thank you kindly for sharing them with us!

Avalanche04 · October 20, 2011, 03:34:51 PM

wow bringing back alot of memories there.

rubedugans · October 20, 2011, 04:00:37 PM

I ahd never been there before. We would never go to "the lake" we would always go to Table Rock. My wife was getting an award at a covenetion down there, and I tagged along. When she went early for photos before the ceremony, I ran out for some pics. I took about 250 in the span of about 10 minutes! It was great! so much to see and I had so little time to see it.

sanddunerider · October 20, 2011, 05:21:53 PM

is tha the boat from gilligans island??? OH NO!!!

theres that age thing again!!

thelarsonsix · October 20, 2011, 05:30:37 PM

Quote from: rubedugans on September 24, 2011, 11:10:55 AM
I popped in a few years back just to check it out. If you are unaware, it is much like Ozarkland in Branson.

There's still an Ozarkland in Camdenton. There was one in Osage Beach also but I think the Hwy 54 bypass took it out a couple of years ago. On second thought, that was Walnut Bowls and Shepherd Hills Case outlet that got taken out. Ozarkland might still be there. Now that the expressway is in I have no reason to stop in Osage Beach anymore, just pass through there on our way to Branson.

thelarsonsix · October 20, 2011, 05:31:40 PM

Quote from: rubedugans on October 14, 2011, 08:52:08 PM
I was there after the tourist season ended, it was a bit chilly, and the strip was dead. It did make for some great photos though...

Ah, yes the Indain in front of Rebel Arcade. Did you get the "other" Indian picture?