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We took a ride to the “Strip” as they call it here in the Lake of the Ozarks yesterday. We had pre-booked a 1-1/2 hour sight seeing boat trip at noon. This boat took us around the various sights Including the Bagnell Dam which was constructed in the early 1900’s.
After the boat trip we went for a fabulous lunch at “Tucker Shuckers” and on from there to Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson.
Festivities start today so we will be off to the Harley dealer, and then on from there.
Enjoy!
Cheers, Terry
Suzie and I prior to the sight seeing boat trip.
The “Bagnell Dam”
The cruise boat for the sight seeing tour.
A photo from the bow as we putt along slowly.
Our riding friends Deb & Paul.
Another photo from the bow of the boat with Katie shooting a video in front.
All the festivities began today here in Lake of the Ozarks bike fest. Off to the Harley Davidson dealer we went to check things out and go to the various booths set up behind the dealership.
The off for a great lunch at the Landshark restaurant at Margaritaville.
We topped the afternoon off with a twisty road ride for a couple of hours through the countryside.
Another excellent day with great weather for riding!
Cheers, Terry
“Lake of the Ozarks” Harley Davidson.
The parking lot out front with another at the back.
Another of all the bikes lined up.
Vendor tent area at the back of the dealership.
Harley Davidson demo rides available at this dealership during bike fest.
The line up of 2022’s ready to ride.
Landshark Bar & Grill - good food here!
Ready to head out after lunch.
A twisty county road ride awaits us as we prepare to leave.
Yesterday we ventured to the main bike fest area called the “Strip”. Road was open with allowance for bike parking in the center lane. Lots of bars and shops in this area. We are still on the hunt for Marty Byrd lol.
Had a bite and a beverage at “Tucker Shuckers” and the off to the Encore resort for Indian demo rides.
Another awesome day for riding!
Cheers, Terry
View of the “Strip” looking down towards the dam.
Another view from the opposite side of the street.
“Tucker Shuckers” for a bite and a beverage.
View of the all the bikes from outside the restaurant.
Some really nice bikes along the route as we walked the Strip.
The Indian demo rides at the Encore Resort.
Suzie after trying out a slingshot at the demo rides.
Still on the hunt in “Lake of the Ozarks” for Marty Byrd…lol
Our ride today took us to the “Devils Elbow” south of Lake of the Ozarks. It was a 150 mile trek up and down through windy roads with beautiful scenery. We stopped in “Waynesville, Missouri” where we met the former mayor of the town (Luge Hardman) and she was kind enough to help us out with photos as we stood by the Route 66 sign in the middle of town. We also stopped at the famous “Uranus Missouri” attraction and then back north and on to the “Strip” area across the Bagnell Dam.
Once again another awesome riding day!
Cheers, Terry
“Waynesville, Missouri Route 66 stop for photos.
Our Ontario riding gang posing at the Route 66 stop.
“Luge Hardman” the former mayor of Waynesville, Missouri. We really appreciated her welcoming hospitality and taking photos for us.
Uranus Missouri, famous tourist attraction.
Sign at Uranus attraction showing distances.
The “Devils Elbow” bridge at the turnaround point of the run.
A photo from Suzie as we ride the up and down windy roads through the countryside.
This is a photo as we approach the Bagnell Dam heading to the “Strip”
The last day of our trip (yesterday) was a light riding day. We ventured out the Harley Dealer for a last look around. It was a sea of Harleys, so many that we had a hard time to even find a parking spot.
Then off to a restaurant called “Wobbly Boots” for lunch and then back to our resort.
Loaded up the Harley in the trailer and got ready to head out today. We are heading north and west to Sturgis and will take a couple of days to get there, while the two couples we are here with head for home.
More pics to follow once we arrive.
Cheers, Terry
Back of “Lake of the Ozarks” Harley Davidson.
Many vendor tents selling their wares. Stopped in at the beer tent, had a beverage and listened to the band.
Day 8 and day 9 were traveling days from Lake of the Ozarks to Deadwood South Dakota.
As I have heard in the past once you get on to I-80 there is little to no scenery at all. I would sum it up to a very boring drive, and could only imagine what it would be like on the Harley.
We arrived in Deadwood yesterday. Today we will unload the Harley from the trailer and venture up to Sturgis to spend the day. Tomorrow it will be time to head for home.
Enjoy the pics. Will post more from todays ride.
Cheers, Terry
I-80. This is what the road looks like for miles!
A nice shot Suzie took as we crossed the Missouri River.
Wall Drug Store. Huge tourist attraction for many.
Deadwood, South Dakota. A pic from the balcony of the Four Points.
Main Street Daeadwood.
A venue where they hold live concerts in Deadwood.
Yesterday I posted that the boring road was I-80, but Suzie corrected me and it was I-90.
Today we will get to venture down that I-90 highway once again as we head east and for home.
Yesterday we unloaded the Harley from the trailer and took a nice ride up from Deadwood to Sturgis to view the area.
We knew when we headed out here that it would be quiet, but not that quiet!
All in all we only saw about two dozen bikes out riding.
We visited the Harley dealer and then went for a nice lunch at the Knuckle Saloon. After that we headed back to Deadwood and loaded up ready to head home.
Hope you have enjoyed the photos and our trip. Thanks for following!
As always the next adventure is right around the corner.
Cheers, Terry
Intersection in Deadwood prior to leaving for the ride.
Arrival at Sturgis, S.D.
The motorcycle museum in downtown Sturgis.
A stop at the Harley Davidson dealer.
Outside the “Knuckle Saloon and Trading Post”
Inside venture at the Knuckle Saloon.
Street view in Sturgis.
Iron Horse Saloon in the distance. Just our luck it was closed.
I spent some time at the Knuckle Saloon during the rally a few years back. Great bands and cold beer!
Looks like you had decent weather. Nice pics.
I blasted by the Wall Drug exit on the way out West. Kinda wish I had stopped to see what it is all about but I was on a mission to hit Sturgis before sundown. Years ago my parents were out there. Dad says its a tourist trap full of junk and Mom said she loved it.
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