One of the highlights of my recent trip to the Ozarks was my morning at Top of the Rock. Top of the Rock is a lodge (Big Cedar Lodge), golf courses, Chapel, Native American Museum, and wide open spaces that can be viewed up close and personal by golf cart. We had an absolutely fabulous day exploring it all.
Top of the Rock was founded by Johnny Morris. Morris is the billionaire founder of Bass Pro Shops. He also owns Cabela's another retailer of outdoor merchandise. He is founder of the White River Marine Group, was presented with the Audubon Medal in 2019 in recognition of his conservation efforts, and also owns another preserve, Dogwood Canyon, about 20 miles from Top of the Rock.
The dogwood trees were in bloom, as were the red bud trees. There are paved paths to ride on to view the many water falls, limestone rock formations, animals, and the beautiful trees and hills of the Ozarks. It is truly a spectacle. Oh, there's, an underground cavern that you drive thru, in which there is a bar! You can stop for a drink along the way.
We didn't know until the end of our time at Top of the Rock that there was another, even more spectacular area owned by Johnny Morris just a few miles away. It is called Dogwood Canyon, and the only way you can explore it is by tram. We drove there, but the tram was filled, so we were out of luck. From what I saw, it too is amazing.
If you go to Branson (and I can't really rave about Branson itself or the entertainment), Top of the Rock and/or Dogwood Canyon must be included. The Ozarks are beautiful, and taking either one of the rides on the Johnny Morris preserves is definitely worth it. I thought so anyway.
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