Showing posts with label Lake of the Ozarks fun facts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake of the Ozarks fun facts. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Fun Facts About Our BEAUTIFUL Lake

While the Lake of the Ozarks is the place to be for family fun, there are a TON of interesting facts about our beautiful, man-made lake. We already know this is the best place to vacation in the Midwest, but these facts may convince you too! The best boat rental company in Lake Ozark, MO has dedicated this week's blog to some of the fun facts about the area. Whether you dreaming about your next vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks or riding over the waves on one of our wave runner rental at the Lake of the Ozarks, our latest blog can help pass the time, until you can get here!

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

1) Originally, Bagnell Dam was built to supply electricity to St. Louis.

2) About 3.5 million tourists visit the Lake annually.

3) When the Lake was created, the original town of Linn Creek was buried underneath the water.

4) Approximately 70,000 docks are found on the Lake.

5) The Lake of the Ozarks is about 92 miles long.

6) The Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world, when it was created.

7) "Magic Dragon" is the Lake's nickname due to it's unique winding shape.

8) 617 billion gallons make up the Lake of the Ozarks.

9) Bagnell Dam is 2,543 feet long.

10) 1,212,000 gallons of water passes through the floodgates every second, when the dam flood gates are open.

11) On a holiday weekend, the water fills up with about 10,000 boaters.

12) The Lake of the Ozarks has over 1,150 miles of shorline - that's more than the cost of California!

13) There are over 20 waterfront restaurants on the Lake, offering a unique dining experience.

BONUS:
The Lake of the Ozarks was named "Best Recreational Lake in the United States" by USA Today!

Have we enticed you to visit our Lake yet? When you do, contact BomBay Boat Rental Co. to schedule your ski boat, tritoon, or wave runner rental to have fun out on the water. Boating is one of the main attractions of the area. Don't miss out because you don't own a boat - rent one from us! We look forward to helping make your time at the Lake memorable!

Now that you know some interesting facts about the Lake of the Ozarks, you are ready to plan your vacation. While visiting our beautiful Lake, be sure to set aside some time to explore the Lake on one of our boat rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks! You haven't experienced the Lake until you do so from the water! From cruising on the water to tubing and fishing, the entertainment possibilities are endless at BomBay Boat Rental Company!

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Friday, July 24, 2015

How Well Do You Know the Lake of the Ozarks? Take Our Quiz!

How well do you think that you know our wonderful Lake of the Ozarks?  You may have lived here forever, or been vacationing here for as long as you can remember, but there are lots of fun little tidbits about this enjoyable vacation destination that you may or may not know.  BomBay Boat Rentals found a few interesting facts to quiz you on.  Try your hand at these 10 questions.  
(Answers will at the end of the blog.)




1. What year was Bagnell Dam completed?

2. What is the nickname given to the Lake of the Ozarks?  (Hint, it's the "shape" of the lake.)


3. Where can you find an actual castle at the Lake of the Ozarks?


4. What town is called the "Gateway to the Lake of the Ozarks?"


5. Are there MORE THAN or LESS THAN 10 golf courses in the Lake area?


6. What is the name of the amusement park from the 1980's that was located in Osage Beach?


7. Who stood across from the Indian on the Bagnell Dam Strip for years?


8. How long is the Lake of the Ozarks from end to end?


9. Which river was impounded to create the Lake of the Ozarks?


10. What is the best boat rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks? 



So, how do you think you did?  If you were stumped on any, the answers are right below this paragraph.  Challenge a friend and see if they can top your score!  The Lake is a pretty interesting and fun place to be.  When you are ready to explore it a little more, reserve one of our Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals or jet ski rentals and take a look around this amazing area.  


ANSWERS:
1. 1931, with construction beginning in 1929
2. The Magic Dragon
3. Ha Ha Tonka State Park
4. Eldon, MO
5. More - We found reports of 13-15 courses in the area, but we may have missed a few!
6. Fort of the Osage
7. The Country Bumpkin
8. 92 miles
9. The Osage River
10. BomBay Boat Rental, of course!  (We just couldn't resist!!!)



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