Are the cold winds blowing and the snow piling up where you live? Does it seem like spring is a long way away? Do you long for open water fishing instead of sitting around a hole in the ice waiting for a fish to bite? Is that dreaded disease called cabin fever starting to get to you?
Branson, Missouri is a great cure for what ails you. It is nestled in beautiful forested hills and surrounded by three lakes. Nationally known for its great family entertainment, shopping and championship golf courses, it is also a great winter outdoor destination for those who hike, bike, camp, fish and even golf.
Branson experiences a mostly mild winter climate. Average daytime temperatures can rise into the 50s or higher. There is usually very little snow but sometimes a dusting or an inch or two will only add to the beauty of this special place.That kind of weather also makes it possible to still enjoy all the outdoors activities and the entertainment.
In case you didn’t know it, one of the best trout lakes in America flows right through Branson. The Missouri Department of Conservation does a great job keeping Lake Taneycomo stocked with plenty of good eating size rainbow trout but there are also trophy size rainbows in these waters. Speaking of trophy size, the state record brown trout weighing 40 pounds 6 ounces came from Lake Taneycomo. That is just a little over a pound short of the world record. Record breaking catches are catching the attention of trout anglers around the world. You can catch trout here year-round but if most serious trout anglers could pick one time of year to go, it would be winter because oxygen levels are very good and the trout are more active.
The mild winter weather also keeps fishermen casting into the waters of nearby Table Rock and Bull Shoals lakes in search of largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, stripers and crappie. Explore all your fishing options at https://www.explorebranson.com/fishing.
Bring your bike and your hiking shoes and take advantage of over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. You can also enjoy winter camping snuggled in your warm sleeping bag or inside your RV or sitting around a blazing campfire. If you’re not into winter camping, cabins are a great way to go. You’ll find rental options ranging from rustic log cabins to luxurious lodges; you can even stay in a treehouse! Just imagine relaxing by the fire or enjoying coffee and the sunrise or sunset from the deck of your cabin or lodge in the woods overlooking a tranquil lake. It gives you a front-row seat for nature’s amazing winter show. Explore all your options at https://www.explorebranson.com/places-to-stay.
Besides all the outdoor activities that can be enjoyed during winter around Branson, there are a multitude of other things for you and your family to do as many of the shows and attractions are open all winter long. Explore everything there is to do during the winter at https://www.explorebranson.com/seasons/winter.
Branson is less than one day’s drive for most of you. Or, low-cost flights are available from most major cities to the Branson Airport (BKG) or the nearby Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). So, what are you waiting for? You can sit around waiting for spring to get here or you can come explore Branson and cure your cabin fever.
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Larry Whiteley Lynn Berry
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