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July 2, 2018
Ridgedale, MO
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TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL™

TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL™

Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Hop aboard an electric cart for an exhilarating two-and-a-half mile nature trail journey, which overlooks Table Rock Lake. Beginning at the Welcome Center of TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL™, visitors are surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Ozarks. TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE AND NATURE TRAIL™ provides a one-of-a-kind nature park experience, where you will drive through covered Amish bridges, marvel at dramatic natural rock formations and stunning waterfalls. Top of the Rock The first stop along the way is the jaw-dropping, four-story, TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE™. Enjoy specialty drinks at TOP OF THE ROCK LOST CANYON CAVE™, like our signature John L’s Lemonade, at its cave bar tucked among the cascading waterfalls and enjoy the rest of your journey through the nature park and cave. Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail Hours 9:00AM - One Hour Before Sunset (weather permitting) Lost Canyon Cave Bat Bar Hours 11AM - One Hour Before Sunset

Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy

Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy

190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, 1.800.225.6343

Big Cedar is proud to continue to grow its reputation as a lodge for THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN™. One of its newst attractions, The Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy, is a stunning outdoor playground for sportsman or outdoor enthusiast. Designed for all skill-levels, this world-class facility is the ideal destination for family and group activities. It offers training and experience in shooting sports all in front of the stunning backdrop of Table Rock Lake. Various shooting disciplines including ATA Trap, Wobble Trap, American Skeet, and Sporting Clays are available. You will be supplied with a shot gun, ammunition, clay targets and all required safety gear. The academy and its outdoor amphitheater are also available for private functions and special events. Available for overnight guests and pre-scheduled groups only. Please call 1.800.225.6343 for more information.

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739

At the highest elevation in Taney County, Missouri, Top of the Rock began as a bluff overlooking the Ozark Mountains and legendary Table Rock Lake. It now encompasses the world-class Top of the Rock Golf Course, the Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail, Native American Heritage Museum, End of the Trail All-American Wine Cellar, three dining options, including Arnie’s Barn Restaurant and Pro Shop, and the spectacular Chapel of the Ozarks and Civil War Era Cabin. Top of the Rock is rich with folklore and natural history. The keeper of the secrets of the mighty White River, it brings to life a mission to reconnect people to Ozarks heritage. Nature serves as the designer of record at Top of the Rock, including the winding Lost Canyon Nature Trail that leads to the summit. $10 Top of the Rock entry fee for guests not staying at Big Cedar Lodge - Guests will receive a $10 Voucher per entry fee that is valid towards any purchase at the Top of the Rock.

Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum

Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum

150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, (800) 255-6343

Centuries before Europeans ever touched these shores, unimaginable beasts roamed this land. Years later, cave dwellers, then Native Americans made their home in these Ozark hills. The newly expanded Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum will bring you face-to-face with prehistoric creatures and astounding collections of Native American artifacts and artwork as well as expansive galleries showcasing the American West and Civil War. Book your next school field trip to the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum with special school group pricing - just $5 per person! For more information and to book your school group, please contact Top of the Rock Welcome Center at 417-339-5308. Top of the Rock Adventure Pass! Experience both the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum and Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail!

Top of the Rock Golf Course

Top of the Rock Golf Course

150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, (800) 225-6343

Johnny Morris, with the assistance of golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer, spent nearly eight years crafting the Top of the Rock Golf Course out of the Ozarks landscape. The first-ever par-3 course to be included in a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event, Top of the Rock is Missouri golf at its finest. Located high above Table Rock Lake with tranquil waterfalls, meandering creeks and lakes and ponds teeming with bass, the course is a true celebration of nature. In addition to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, golfers will enjoy an Arnold Palmer-designed practice facility, and Arnie's Barn, a beautifully restored 150-year-old barn that was transported from Arnold Palmer's backyard in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and rebuilt plank by plank, complete with historic photos and memorabilia from Palmer's career achievements. In addition to a restaurant, Arnie's Barn houses a world-class pro shop offering top-of-the-line golf apparel and goods.

Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course

Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course

1001 Branson Creek Boulevard, Hollister, MO 65672
, (417) 339-5430

A Golf Experience Unlike Any Other Located a few miles from Top of the Rock, Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. Named the #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Missouri Courses by Golf Digest since 2001. Buffalo Ridge includes challenging approaches, water features and bunkers while incorporating indigenous natural-like native grasses and free-ranging buffalo from nearby Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.

Zipline USA

Zipline USA

3335 U.S. 160, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
, (417) 559-5398

ZIP LINE USA is located in Reeds Spring, Missouri just 14 miles NE of Branson. This is a place of adventure, nature, fun, and excitement. Come soar through the trees, harnessed in specialized gear, for an exciting look at the beautiful Ozark Mountains from a completely new perspective. Our friendly and experienced guides will escort you on an individual, group, company, or family adventure where you will experience an adrenaline rush and learn about the local ecology from a bird's eye view. Nature at Zip Line USA ZIP LINE USA offers it's visitors the most exciting way to experience nature. Imagine yourself soaring through the tree tops while gaining a bird's eye view of the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Zip Line USA is a tree top canopy tour located in Reeds Spring, Missouri just outside of Branson. The canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 350 ft above the forest floor and spanning distances of 500-3200 ft.

“END OF THE TRAIL” ALL-AMERICAN WINE CELLAR

“END OF THE TRAIL” ALL-AMERICAN WINE CELLAR

Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739

A Stylish Way to Enjoy Fine Wine and Spirits Descend the stone stairway from Buffalo Bar to find yourself in the “End of the Trail” All-American Wine Cellar. With separate rooms for enjoying fine wines and whiskeys, cigars and cognacs, this one-of-a-kind wine cellar offers a unique setting for special events or simply unwinding with friends. A private dining room and bar with Amish hand-cut wood beams and glass doors opening onto an infinity pool is available. The pool features a magnificent “End of the Trail” bronze statue that commemorates the journey of Native Americans and the Ozarks region. “End of the Trail” All-American Wine Cellar Hours 5:00PM - 10:00PM Bagpiper at Top of the Rock Top of the Rock Signature Sunset Ceremony Join us as we celebrate the stunning views of sunset at Top of the Rock. Order a signature cannonball drink and turn your attention to the Chapel of the Ozarks. You will hear bagpipe music and witness the firing of an authentic Civil War cannon.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

2038 Missouri State Hwy 86, Lampe, MO 65681
, (800) 225-6343

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park stretches across the Missouri-Arkansas border, just south of Branson, MO. The entrance is located on Missouri Highway 86, approximately 16 miles W of U.S. Highway 65. Many opportunities await you within this amazing 10,000-acre slice of Ozarks paradise. Choose from Self-guided Walking or Biking, Guided Tram Tours, Trout Fishing, and Horseback Riding. Or, select the Adventure Pass and spend the day with us. Enjoy lunch at the Canyon Grill and shop the general store for a great selection of gift and souvenir items. The park is also a great place for weddings, reunions, and memorable group events, such as customized tours with delicious streamside meals. Adults: $10 Children (ages 4-11): $5 Dogwood Canyon is accessible to our guests with disabilities. Visit the canyon and enjoy walking, biking, fishing, horseback rides, and Tram tours! If you are interested in Private Jeep Tours, Segway Tours or Guided Fishing please contact us at the park at 1-800-225-6343.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

500 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807
, (888) 222-6060

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds, and immersive wildlife galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the 350,000-square foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water.

THE SINKHOLE

THE SINKHOLE

Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739

After a sinkhole opened up atop a golf course at Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve in May 2015, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is deep into a national treasure hunt that may well reveal a hidden natural wonder buried deep within the Ozarks. The original collapse occurred after heavy rainfalls throughout the Ozark region, resulting in the creation of a large sinkhole spanning 70 ft across and running 40 ft deep. The spectacle occurred directly adjacent to the meticulously landscaped Tom Watson-designed putting green and drew worldwide media attention to Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock Golf Course, just south of Branson, Missouri. After confirming the site’s stability geological engineers suggested filling the hole with large boulders and restoring the golf course to its original design. Morris, however, chose to explore in the hopes of finding a secret passageway & uncovering a massive cave system underneath the golf course & surrounding area.

Bent Hook Marina

612 Devils Pool Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, (417) 339-5057

Bent Hook Marina & Market is your gateway to one of the most scenic lakes in the country. In the early dawn, when nature is only beginning to stir from the night and the mist lays like a soft blanket across the water, you realize how mesmerizing Table Rock Lake can be. Its 43,000 acres of clear blue-green expanse easily draws you to its picture postcard scenery, and to some of the best fishing and water sports in the country. When you’re ready to fish, there’s no better place than Table Rock Lake, ranked nationally for its numbers and sizes of bass and crappie. It’s also good to know the marina’s friendly veteran guides, ready to take you to the best fishing spots!

Cedar Creek Spa at Big Cedar

Cedar Creek Spa at Big Cedar

190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Spoil yourself at Cedar Creek Spa at Big Cedar, our 18,000 square foot, world-class spa. Cedar Creek spa is complete with hand-hewn timber ceilings, natural stone floors, handcrafted stained-glass accents, and antique-style chandeliers. A grand, double staircase leads to one of our eleven luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, with each room featuring its own cozy fireplace. A roaring fireplace also serves as the dramatic backdrop for the saunas, hot spas and steam rooms leading out to private open-air showers. The indoor grotto pool is softly illuminated with candles lining the rustic stone walls. Enjoy underwater lounges with full-body massage jets and secluded coves. Experience the contrast of hot and cold by combining the soothing heat of the pool with the cold therapy of our Ice Room. Our full-service salon is equipped with massaging pedicure chairs, sofas, and an old-fashioned barber chair for men’s grooming to make sure you are always looking your best.

Silver Dollar City Park

Silver Dollar City Park

Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson, MO 65616
, 1-800-475-9370

What is Silver Dollar City? Silver Dollar City is an internationally awarded 1880s-style theme park located in Branson, Missouri, that features over 40 thrilling rides & attractions, live shows & concerts, 100 resident craftsmen demonstrating America’s heritage crafts, award-winning food and 60 unique shops – all sitting atop one of Missouri’s deepest caves. World-class festivals and events are showcased from spring through Christmas - during which the park is illuminated with over 6.5 million lights! Start planning your Branson vacation today! “One of America’s Top 10 Parks” – Fodor’s Travel

Fun Mountain - "For the Kid in all of us!"

Fun Mountain - "For the Kid in all of us!"

190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, 1.800.225.6343

Big Cedar’s 50,000-square-foot Fun Mountain offers countless activities for you and your family to enjoy - from an underwater themed round of bowling to a little friendly competition at the laser tag arena. For the child and the child at heart, the Flip Zone and Spin Zone bumper cars will fill your afternoon with laughter and memories to last a lifetime. Before hitting the arcade or golf simulator, refuel for fun with tasty food and drinks from Uncle Buck’s Grill. For year-round fun for all ages, this new world-class amenity is the Big Cedar adventure you’ve been waiting for. Call today to learn more! Day Guests: Guests not staying overnight at Big Cedar have access to all Fun Mountain offerings! After 5:00 pm, a minimum $10 game card purchase per person is required. Game cards can be applied at Uncle Buck’s Bowling, the Augmented Climbing Wall, 60-game arcade and Dockside Redemption room, Fort Big Cedar laser tag, Flip Zone and Spin Zone bumper cars, and Uncle Buck's Bundles.

Independence Day Celebration at Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock

Independence Day Celebration at Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock

612 Devil's Pool Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
, 800-225-6343

OVERVIEW Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock will once again offer fireworks displays this Fourth of July for overnight resort guests. To continue extending these offerings to the general public while maintaining traffic flow and convenience, the resort is implementing new parking and access procedures: Big Cedar Lodge: Guests not staying overnight can take advantage of shuttle service from a remote parking lot to the resort for $10 per vehicle. Shuttle access is available from a remote parking lot south of the 86-65 roundabout across from the White Oak Station. No pets or personal fireworks are allowed. No other resort access is available. Top of the Rock: All visitors can enter through the welcome booth and park in visitor parking for $10 per vehicle. Parking cost can be reimbursed with the equivalent purchase on food, beverages or amenities while at Top of the Rock. Coolers are not permitted.Both Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock offer dining amenities.

Branson Landing's 11th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks - 07/03/2018 @ 7PM

Branson Landing's 11th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks - 07/03/2018 @ 7PM

100 Branson Landing , MO, Branson, MO 65616
, 417-239-3002

OVERVIEW Join us for Branson Landing's 11th Annual Liberty Light Up – and celebrate Independence Day – in a BIG way, a day early! The Liberty Light Up Concert will be followed by an amazing choreographed Fireworks Display that will fill the skies over Lake Taneycomo and highlight a spectacular celebration of America's Independence that will leave you in awe. AMENITIES Area: Historic Downtown Branson/Branson Landing General Information: Hours of Operation: Visit website for Concert & Fireworks Times www.bransonlanding.com

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park Horse Back Riding

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park Horse Back Riding

2038 West State Hwy 86, Lampe, MO 65681

Horseback riding at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park allows you to explore the Ozarks through the eyes of early settlers, discovering areas of the park not seen by the tram or from walking and biking trails.Located right along Little Indian Creek, the new Little Indian Stables has 24 stalls and gives guests the chance to meet the horses before setting out on their horseback adventure. Experienced wranglers guide guests on a leisurely ride while exploring ridges, hollows, old logging roads and other scenic views. The new Little Indian Stables at Dogwood Canyon offers one or two hour-long trail rides. Reservations are required.

Bass Pro Shops Outlet

2011 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
, (417) 891-5375

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's

1 Bass Pro Drive, Branson, MO 65616
, (417) 243-5200

http://www.bigcedar.com/attractions/bass-pro-shop-en.html

Expore Branson

Expore Branson

Branson, MO 65616

Link to Branson Shows, Attractions, and Family Fun!

Top 10 Things to do in Branson

Branson, MO
Charter Chopper

Charter Chopper

3005 West 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Our HELICOPTER CHARTER SERVICE is first class at all levels. You will be impressed with our Pilots, Aircraft, and the associated details. Your clients, friends, and family will be impressed that you chose a helicopter charter service who gets it right the first time! Your time is important and we realize you charter a helicopter for convenience and efficiency. We respect your time and promise to execute each flight with a focus on safety and comfort.

Kids Activites / Camp

Kids Activites / Camp

MO

Group Activities at Big Cedar

http://www.bigcedar.com/activities/group-activities-en.html

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