Showing posts with label Eagle Days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eagle Days. Show all posts

Friday, January 6, 2017

Winter Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

BomBay Boat Rental Company enjoys the Lake of the Ozarks and we want to help YOU enjoy it, too! During the summer, the Lake is a hot spot for visitors and locals, but the fun doesn't stop with the change of seasons. There are plenty of fun things to do year round and we wanted to highlight a few of them here. From bird watching to plunging into the lake for a great cause, learn more about what the lake area has to offer, "off-season." When the weather warms up, we look forward to renting you the best watercraft at the Lake of the Ozarks has to offer! 


Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days presented by Ameren

When: Saturday, January 7th from 9 AM to 5:30 Pm and Sunday, January 8th from 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Contact: www.LakeoftheOzarksEagleDays.com 
Bundle up the family and join in on some bird watching fun. Eagle Days is one of the most popular winter events at the Lake of the Ozarks and you won't want to miss the opportunity to view eagles and other birds of prey. You can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as part of the World Bird Sanctuary and Dickerson Park Zoo Presentations, or view from afar. This event has been gaining momentum since the first program was held in 1999. Last year, over 3,700 people helped make the event one of the most successful Eagle Days in years past. Don't forget your binoculars and camera, and have fun! Highlights include:

  • Activities at School of the Osage Heritage Elementary and at the Osage River Access.
  • Live eagles from the World Bird Sanctuary with naturalists on hand to answer questions at Osage National Golf Resort.
  • Natural eagle viewing and photo opportunities at Willmore Lodge or from the decks of the Celebration Cruise II Yacht. 


Polar Plunge 2017

When: Saturday, February 25th at 2 PM

Calling all brave lake lovers! The Lake of the Ozarks State Park is host to a unique challenge known as the Polar Plunge. This is a great opportunity to support the area's Special Olympics athletes. Supporters from all over gather teams, dress up, donate and plunge into the frigid Lake of the Ozarks water in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). An organization that hosts a year-round program of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. You can register to plunge or sit back and enjoy the action, either way, check it out!



Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade 

When: Saturday, March 11th at 1 PM

Join in the St. Patrick's Day celebration and be transported to another time. This old fashioned parade with floats, marching bands and candies for all, is held on the Bagnell Dam Strip - a favorite event of locals and visitors! For the Irish or Irish at heart, you can enjoy several restaurant and bar specials along the Lake's famous, "Strip." You won't want to miss this fun and culture filled parade! 

The winter months bring fun and exciting events to the Lake of the Ozarks and we hope you're able to enjoy them to the fullest! BomBay Boat Rental Company looks forward to the spring and summer season when you can find us renting boats and waverunners on the Lake of the Ozarks again! We're excited for the 2017 rental season and we're counting down the days until we see YOU out on the water! 
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Eagle Days at the Lake of the Ozarks

While boating on the Lake of the Ozarks, if you have taken the time to look up into the trees, you may have spotted an eagle.  Missouri is one of the leading states for eagles to live, and the lake draws many of them to our area.  Local organizations get together each year to organize the Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days to introduce and educate the public to these magnificent birds.  BomBay Boat Rental Co. suggests that everyone get out and experience this excellent annual event.  
16th annual Eagle Days
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016:  10:00 am - 4:30 pm. 

PROGRAMS

Events take place at various locations throughout the weekend.  You can find a full schedule on the Eagle Days website.  Activities to expect are:

  • Willmore Lodge:  Wild eagle viewing
  • Bagnell Dam Access:  Wild eagle viewing
  • Osage National Golf Resort:  Hourly live eagle programs by the World Bird Sanctuary
  • School of the Osage Heritage Elementary:  Hourly live owl programs and a Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal program by the Dickerson Park Zoo, plus children's activities and vendors

Eagles prefer to live near forested areas near open water, and their favorite food is fish.  The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect habitat for them.  They can also live in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, so ever-changing Missouri weather poses no problem at all.


CONTESTS

In addition to the wonderful programs that are being offered, there are also two contests going on.  Children ages 2-7 and 8-12 can download a picture to color and enter it to win Bridal Cave passes.  This contest ends at 3 pm on January 10.

Amateur photographers ages 13 and older may participate in the photo contest. Entries must be received by January 6 for cash prizes.  A list of rules and additional information can be found on their website.  


VOLUNTEERS

If this sounds like a program that you would like to be involved in, volunteers are needed in many areas.  Both individuals and organizations are welcome to lend a helping hand.  Visit the Eagle Days website or call 1-800-386-5253 for more information.  

photo courtesy of Funlake.com 

Make sure that you bring along your binoculars for the best chance to spot one of these glorious creatures.  Don't forget your camera too.  You could capture next year's winning photo. 

Attending these programs can help you to know where and what to look for next summer while you are out in one of our Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals. Spotting eagles around our lake is a fun thing to add to your day full of boating excitement.  BomBay Boat Rental Co.'s watercrafts may be out of the water right now, but the Lake of the Ozarks still has plenty of incredible things going on all winter.  We'll be sure to keep you up-to-date on them so you can keep busy until next spring.   
    



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