The Ozarks near Branson, Missouri

October 2011

Like most tourists, we went to Branson, Missouri to attend a few of the many shows there as well as visit some of the other attractions. Because Branson is located in a beautiful area of the country, called the Ozarks, we also visited some of the scenic areas near Branson.

Table Rock Lake

The water behind Table Rock Dam is called Table Rock Lake. Completed in 1958, the dam provides flood control, hydroelectricity, and a site for recreation.

Table Rock Lake Table Rock Lake State Park
Table Rock Lake Show Boat
Table Rock Lake Table Rock Dam
Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake Spillway

Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery

The Shepard of the Hills Trout Hatchery is directly below Table Rock Dam.

Trout Hatchery Trout ponds. Little trout grow to bigger trout here.
Trout Hatchery A Banded Garden Spider was a resident at the hatchery.
Trout Hatchery Trout
Trout Hatchery
Trout Hatchery