A wonderful summer vacation can be experienced best with Branson outdoors where family and friends can enjoy a fun-packed outdoor adventures of horseback riding, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, scuba diving, and many other recreational activities. During summer season, Branson outdoors usually feature outdoor activities and water sports adventures in the lake and great water rides in the White Water Park in Silver Dollar City. With the scorching summer heat, you should take advantage of the refreshing pristine lakes and walking trails at the lakeside.
As Branson is situated along the lake, you can find area resorts, public parks, campgrounds, forested areas, and other recreational facilities. The long shorelines of the pristine lakes around Branson over an area of 100,000 acres that include state, federal, and privately owned properties that are open to all visitors. The beautiful location of Branson around the three pristine lakes, makes the place the most popular tourist destination in the Midwest. Other interesting Branson outdoor activities that can be enjoyed around the three lakes include kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, and many other water sports adventures.
Branson lakes area offers great outdoor adventure trails which are best for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. These beautiful trails include the Lakeside Wilderness Hiking Trail that is located near the undeveloped part of Lake Taneycomo which is accessible through Highway 76 Strip. The shoreline in Branson lakes that stretch more than 200 miles of great trails are perfect for visitors who want to enjoy the wildlife scenery. The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area with an area of 1,574 acres is another popular trail to enjoy. Whether you want to enjoy viewing the wildlife of the Ozark Mountains or spend a great outdoor adventure, Branson have it all for you and your family.
The Table Rock Lakeshore Trail is a beautiful paved trail that is ideal to wheelchairs and skateboards. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is another wonderful outdoor adventure and beautiful hiking trail located on Highway 86 in Branson. The park is privately-owned that covers an area of 10,000 acres. The park also features beautiful natural rock bluffs, tree-lined fields, crystal-clear streams teeming with rainbow and brown trout, log cabin lodging, dozens of waterfalls, and on-site shopping and dining. In this park, it is great to enjoy miles of paved trail, guided tram and jeep tours, and other activities with paid admission to the park.
If you want to experience a truly thrilling and exciting outdoor adventure, take the zipline canopy tour ride at the Wolfe Creek Preserve. This tour features exciting and thrilling zipline ride adventures for guests of all ages. When the zipline soars above, you can have a panoramic view of the Wolfe Creek Preserve and experience a refreshing wind snapping your face as you enjoy the beauty of the wildlife.
If you want to enjoy a wonderful summer vacation, come to Branson and experience a wholesome fun of great outdoor adventures of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and leisurely walking in a paved path in many hiking trails around the lakes.
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