USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024: The Ozarker Lodge

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The following statement comes from a USA TODAY article titled "Where to stay in 2024: 10 best new hotels across the US":

"The wood-paneled exterior of The Ozarker Lodge welcomes guests to the region by evoking an undeniable sense of place. The lodge is the first boutique experience in the area, offering vintage accommodations that stir up nostalgia of family road trips, along with modern amenities like an outdoor pool, creekside soaking tubs, and on-site mercantile shop."

Grammy® Nominated Multi-platinum Singer/Songwriter Sensation Jordin Sparks to Close Out 135th Rose Parade as a Part of the Grand Finale

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One lane of Highway 165/265 cross Table Rock Dam to temporarily close

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BRANSON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 165/265 bridge across Table Rock Dam and the Table Rock Auxiliary Spillway from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29 so work crews can conduct routine maintenance and repairs on both structures.

Traffic lights, signs and cones will be positioned at each end of the dam and spillway to direct traffic around the work zones.

If you are traveling in the area, please obey traffic signals and drive cautiously around equipment and work crews. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destinations.

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas Named USA TODAY’S “Best Theme Park Holiday Event”

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BRANSON, Mo., Dec. 8, 2023 — USA TODAY’s 10Best announces Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas as America’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event,” a sixth win for the internationally-awarded theme park. The announcement follows a four-week voting competition.

Christmas in Branson Feature in the Sun., Dec 3 Chicago Tribune

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On December 3rd, Linze Rice published the following article about Branson, "Missouri’s ultimate Christmas town," for the Chicago Tribune, which has an online readership of about 6 million and a print circulation of 240,283:

Registration Open for Parks & Rec School-Age Winter Break Camp

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Ribbon-cutting planned for new EV charging stations in Branson

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USACE Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of Veterans Day

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swim beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services or fees for specialized facilities and events. Other entities that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in areas they manage.

Branson Presents a Veteran Red Carpet During Veterans Homecoming Week

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BRANSON, Mo., 10/31/23 – Thousands of Veterans and their families are planning to gather in Branson during Veteran’s Homecoming Week November 5-12, 2023, as the City welcomes and celebrates the brave men and women who served the United States of America. This annual event includes a week full of activities to revere and remember, while also celebrate the freedoms of our Country.

Christian Action Ministries Announces Opening of Festival of Trees

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