The Lake of the Ozarks is a well-known vacation destination, and it’s easy to see when looking at photos of the area, but the area is rich in history and interesting facts you will want to know before your next vacation.
If you have any interest at all in visiting Lake of the Ozarks, then you should explore it from the comfort of Alhonna Resort. We’re the proud home of the Blue Cat Lounge and Buddy’s Marina, and offer a variety of fun activities in and around the lake. Discover some new facts about Lake of the Ozarks before you visit.
List Of The Most Interesting Facts About Lake Of The Ozarks
Learn a little bit more about where you are staying, or entertain yourself by learning some things that you didn’t know before. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the Lake of the Ozarks.
- The lake’s surface area covers 54,000 acres and 1,150 miles of shoreline.
- Due to the lake’s unique shape, it is often called “the Missouri Dragon.”
- The lake is a reservoir created by impounding the Osage River in the 1920s.
- The Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest state park in Missouri.
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park is home to Party Cove, which, according to The New York Times, is the “oldest established permanent floating bacchanal in the country.”
- Missouri State Water Patrol has estimated that Party Cove attracts more than 3,000 boats during the Fourth of July weekend.
- In the final days of summer, a major powerboat racing event known as “The Shootout” takes place.
- Lake of the Ozarks is not a natural lake.
- There are several folklores tied to the area, such as The Sunken Mansion, The Cursed Piano, The Lady of the Lake, The Vanishing Hitchhiker, the Ozark Howler, and The Haunted Resort.
- When the Bagnell Dam was constructed in the 1930s, it flooded the area. This includes structures and more. Many divers search the lake for sunken boats, graves, unique caves, and buildings.
- The Grand Glaize Bridge is said to be haunted.
- The lake has a max depth of 130 feet.
Learn More About Lake of the Ozarks By Visiting It Yourself
Impress your friends and family with your unique knowledge with these facts about Lake of the Ozarks. Learn more about all of the fun things to do here when you book directly with Alhonna Resort.
For answers to other questions you have about your Lake of the Ozarks vacation to Alhonna Resort, give us a call. Our helpful staff is here to ensure you have the best stay possible, including answering any questions you have about our Lake of the Ozarks resort or the area.
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