FALL IN LOVE WITH FOLIAGE 

How about mixing your love of nature and autumn leaves with a light exercise routine? Take advantage of one of the many hiking trails at one or both of the Lake of the Ozarks' two state parks - Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Lake of the Ozarks State Park, the largest state park in Missouri, sports over 17,000 stunning scenic acres and twelve hiking trails. Scenic Ha Ha Tonka State Park is known for its 14 different hiking trails and its magnificent castle ruins. These State Park trails guide hikers through a variety of sights - including vast Missouri woodlands, bluff tops, flowing streams, glades, various wildlife and gorgeous views of the sparkling Lake of the Ozarks. A list of these state park trails, along with trail descriptions and trail distance, can be found at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park website and at the  Ha Ha Tonka State Park website. Guidebooks and maps for these trails can usually be found at the park office or are located at the trailheads. For more information about these trails and the state parks, please call the Lake of the Ozarks State Park office at 573-348-2694 or the Ha Ha Tonka State Park office at 573-346-2986. 

Fishing on a boat in the middle of the pristine waters of the Lake of the Ozarks, surrounded by all of nature's handy work, can provide a type of tranquility that money can't buy. Of course, actually landing a few trophy bass with your trusty rod and reel makes the trip that much more enjoyable and peaceful. And according to John Neporadny, accomplished fisherman and author of THE Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Guide, the fall is an outstanding time to hook a haul of fish at the Lake. "The fall colors and cooler weather makes autumn one of the most enjoyable seasons to fish Lake of the Ozarks," said Neporadny. "The fish are in a fall feeding frenzy in preparation for winter.   Bass, crappie and white bass are all ganging up on schools of shad then and will readily bite on a variety of baits." For Missouri fishing regulations and fishing reports please visit TakeMeFishing.org or the Missouri Department of Conservation website. You can find out more about author and outdoorsman John Neporadny on the web at http://www.jnoutdoors.com.

Call up your golfing buddies and make an autumn trip to the Lake of the Ozarks for a round or two of golf. Enjoy fewer crowds and lower rates on the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail at 13 challenging courses and 10 fabulous lodging properties. It's as simple as visiting GolfingMissouri.com and booking a Golf Trail Getaway Package. With a Golf Trail Getaway Package you can book your guaranteed tee times and lodging at a price that's much less than booking lodging and golf separately. You can also call 800-490-8474 for more information about the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail and Getaway Packages.

LAKE OF THE OZARKS TRI-COUNTY LODGING ASSOCIATION & CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU

Phone: 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) Fax: 573-348-4292 

P.O. Box 1498  Osage Beach, MO 65065

Website: www.FunLake.com  Email: Info@FunLake.com