I just thought I would pop in here for a moment. I am in Lake Ozark for an annual conference I attend most years. Anyway, we drove around, and we stopped at the Dogpatch Arcade and Store last night. Fun times! There were a few people wandering around, but it's not very busy here this time of year. Even the outlet stores are pretty slow for a Friday night. Mini-golf and go-karts were going in the area, but they were also not too busy. Still, I enjoy the fun vibe here at the lake!
I've been to Dogpatch up there at Lake of the Ozarks. Fun roadside attraction from years gone by. Glad to hear its still open and operating.
I popped in a few years back just to check it out. If you are unaware, it is much like Ozarkland in Branson.
years ago we sue to spend a week every spring BEFORE the season started at Bagnell dam area. Loved that whole area!
Complete different look and attitude if you are there before the "toursit season" starts :)
I was there after the tourist season ended, it was a bit chilly, and the strip was dead. It did make for some great photos though...
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/Indian.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/dutchman.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/dogpatchstore.jpg)
A few more...
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/fussin.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/nightrider.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/jessejames.jpg)
LOL!!! night rider!! there's a new attraction!!
And no, these were not taken in the heyday of the Hoff, and the TV show in the mid 80's, these were from about 2 years ago. When I saw it, I HAD to take a picture of it. Just think how popular this was when it debuted...how it more than likely became a bit less popular during the 90's, and now how with the children of the 70s-80s starting families see this and want their kids to take a ride with Kitt. Good thing they held on to it! I will abstain from answering as to if I took a ride in it that day or not.
This one from The Lake is a close second to Knight Rider
A Kris Kraft-ish ride from the 1960's
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/boat.jpg)
Those are fantastic pictures! I thank you kindly for sharing them with us!
wow bringing back alot of memories there.
I ahd never been there before. We would never go to "the lake" we would always go to Table Rock. My wife was getting an award at a covenetion down there, and I tagged along. When she went early for photos before the ceremony, I ran out for some pics. I took about 250 in the span of about 10 minutes! It was great! so much to see and I had so little time to see it.
is tha the boat from gilligans island??? OH NO!!! :o :o theres that age thing again!! ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: rubedugans on September 24, 2011, 11:10:55 AM
I popped in a few years back just to check it out. If you are unaware, it is much like Ozarkland in Branson.
There's still an Ozarkland in Camdenton. There was one in Osage Beach also but I think the Hwy 54 bypass took it out a couple of years ago. On second thought, that was Walnut Bowls and Shepherd Hills Case outlet that got taken out. Ozarkland might still be there. Now that the expressway is in I have no reason to stop in Osage Beach anymore, just pass through there on our way to Branson. ;D
Quote from: rubedugans on October 14, 2011, 08:52:08 PM
I was there after the tourist season ended, it was a bit chilly, and the strip was dead. It did make for some great photos though...
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/Indian.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/dutchman.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/dogpatchstore.jpg)
Ah, yes the Indain in front of Rebel Arcade. Did you get the "other" Indian picture? ;D
Quote from: StaceySue on September 24, 2011, 09:38:32 AM
I just thought I would pop in here for a moment. I am in Lake Ozark for an annual conference I attend most years. Anyway, we drove around, and we stopped at the Dogpatch Arcade and Store last night. Fun times! There were a few people wandering around, but it's not very busy here this time of year. Even the outlet stores are pretty slow for a Friday night. Mini-golf and go-karts were going in the area, but they were also not too busy. Still, I enjoy the fun vibe here at the lake!
Dogpatch, Rebel Arcade and a few others still plug along on the strip, but they've definitely seen better days. The Lake area took a different turn back in the late 70's early 80's than Branson did. They decided they wanted to cater to the rich and pretty much tossed the family friendly atmosphere they used to have. Osage Beach and Lake Ozark used to bear quite a resemblance to the Branson of today, but no more. Yes there's a go kart track here and there, but for the most part it's boat dealers, bars and condo's. There used to tons of mom and pop resorts, much like you find on Indian Point now, but most of them have succumbed to the track hoe and condo complex. And yes, I do see some of this in Branson but not nearly to the extent LOTO has. This is a lot of the reason that even though we live 15 minutes from the lake we rarely do anything there and why we fell in love with Branson. It brings back a lot of memories from our childhood and love seeing my kids enjoy it as well. To each his own I suppose, I don't complain much about how the Lake has been developed, I just choose to voice my opinion with my wallet.
Anyone remember this place?
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/larson_6/26210_376188354235_267136819235_3450628_19788_n.jpg)
i don't remember it but is that at lake of the Ozarks? and Larson i also choose too voice my opinion with my wallet. I'm not sure if you went too branson as a kid but it has changed so much some for the good and some for the bad, i do miss the ol mom and pop down there before the big corporation took over.
no! I am going to say it is NOT as osage beach area... right? or not ???
Quote from: sanddunerider on October 20, 2011, 06:12:49 PM
no! I am going to say it is NOT as osage beach area... right? or not ???
It
was right in the middle of Osage Beach. Just west of the 42/54 Junction it would be across the highway from where Home Depot is now. It's all gone now except for the tower for the round open elevator thing (can't remember what it was called). The park has been gone for years, but the Hwy 54 bypass took the remainder of the land. See what I mean about how things have changed?
This came up today on eBay...
I have no real connection with Lake Ozark, so it is still there if you want it! This one as you can see is from 58'.
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/KGrHqFjME6EOfyWHkBOikFLHg60_3.jpg)
considering the age. that is a pretty good picture!
Rube, I am always impressed with your archives, and cache of pictures, but you amaze yet again when you locate a picture on eBay about Lake Ozark. :o :P
I don't know how you do it. Awesome picture though! :)
Some people have their daily TV shows, or morning coffee, thats just what I do instead! It is only costly when I find something I REALLY like!
RUBE!!! aint that the truth.. I hate it when i find something i "think" i need.. :-\
Quote from: rubedugans on October 23, 2011, 12:43:28 PM
This came up today on eBay...
I have no real connection with Lake Ozark, so it is still there if you want it! This one as you can see is from 58'.
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/rubedugans/KGrHqFjME6EOfyWHkBOikFLHg60_3.jpg)
That's funny, that exact photo was just put up on the Vintage Lake of the Ozarks facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150357271374236&set=a.267337514235.138569.267136819235&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150357271374236&set=a.267337514235.138569.267136819235&type=1&theater)
Not me! but someone is on to my methods..... ;) I must cover my tracks! Atleast I posted that it isn't mine! I take pride in my collection and will tell you if I find something somewhere!
I didn't think it was you. Just thought it was an odd coincidence.