Southern Missouri is one of the most beautiful areas of the United States and it is situated almost in the center of the country. The main geological feature is the Ozark Mountains. An older range, the Ozarks are known for their rolling, soft, wooded beauty and fresh, clean air. In addition, some of the largest and most beautiful lakes are found in the Ozark Mountains. The area around Branson, MO is especially well known for Table Rock Lake and for Taneycomo Lake. Table Rock is formed by one of the Central USA's principal hydroelectric dams and it is one of the largest lakes in America with thousands of miles of gorgeous wooded mountain shoreline. Tablerock lake is especially popular for boating and is one of the best known Bass fishing lakes in the US. Lake Taneycomo is a long, narrow lake at the foot of the Tablerock Dam. It extends through the downtown area of Branson and is considered the number one Trout fishing lake in America.

Missouri is known as the Gateway to the West