Fall is a great time of year to explore the great outdoors and have lots of Autumn adventures in Branson MO!
Spectular scenery and outstanding golf courses in Branson MO
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For those who enjoy the beauty of autumn there may be no better place in America to visit than the Ozark Mountain Region of southwestern Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. From awe-inspiring forested hills covered in a kaleidoscope of colors, stunning vistas and sparkling rivers, to fish-filled lakes, hiking and biking trails, camping opportunities and many other outdoor adventures there are unforgettable experiences for those of all ages. The breath-taking fall color change is like a painter’s pallet and by all indications this year will be a very colorful time to visit.
Serve your own Catch of the Day!
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Fall colors bring couples and families to the Ozarks today, but fishing was what first brought visitors to the area. They came to enjoy float-fishing down the White River. In the 1930s, Branson’s Jim Owens brought celebrities, businessmen and politicians to fish the untamed White River for the fighting smallmouth bass. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers would dam the river to help provide electricity for the area. Doing so also created Lake Taneycomo, Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake making traveling to the Ozarks for fishing very popular.
Autumn Adventures in Branson MO
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Today these three lakes provide some of the best freshwater fishing available anywhere. Not many places can boast the diverse fisheries available in the Branson area: bass, walleye, striper, crappie, perch and catfish prowl the waters of Table Rock and Bull Shoals Lakes. Lake Taneycomo is recognized as one of the finest trout fisheries anywhere with rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout all making this cold-water lake home. Fall is a great time to fish any of these lakes as all species are feeding heavily preparing for the winter season. There’s just something special about sitting in a boat and reeling in a fish with an eagle flying through the sky, with the cooler temperatures of fall providing new energy.
And if you like to hunt? White-tailed deer and wild turkey roam these colorful hills in abundance. Archery deer hunting and fall turkey hunting are both open during this time and there is plenty of land to hunt in the nearby Mark Twain National forest and among other public lands. Whether sitting in a tree stand waiting for a deer to come, or in a turkey blind listening for turkeys flying while the morning sun comes up through the colorful trees these Ozark moments are unforgettable.
Caves and caverns a plenty!
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The cooler weather of fall also makes for great hiking and biking through a tunnel of colorful trees. Some trails wind by historical places, others neighbor the water’s edge or are high on a hill overlooking the valleys and lakes below.
Plenty of options for lodging including Inns, cabins, hotels and campgrounds.
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Which do you prefer cabins or camping? Branson hosts a multitude of places to pitch tents or park RVs or rent a cabin on the water or in the woods. Sit around a campfire roasting marshmallows or telling ghost stories on a cool fall evening or relax poolside at an area resort or hotel. Branson is home to ten extraordinary golf courses including award-winning courses connected with the greatest names in golf: Fazio, Nicklaus, Palmer, Woods and Coore and Crenshaw. Mountain and valley layouts offer a variety of playing experiences, suited for every level of play. Branson is considered the fastest growing and most compelling golf destination in the United States, and home to the PGA Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf tournament.
There is plenty of great food to entice you in Branson MO
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When the night comes and the fall colors set with the sun, there are still plenty of things to do. Enjoy a lakefront meal or shop at Branson Landing, dine and be entertained on the Showboat Branson Belle on Table Rock Lake or, on land, go to dinner and a show at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. With over 120 shows from music to comedy to magic and dozens of thrilling attractions, there’s always something to entertain the whole group in Branson.
Bring a camera and be sure to take lots of pictures of the fall colors and the multitude of other things to do in Branson and the Ozark Mountain Region. Come for the beauty, come for the fun and go home with lots of memories.
