Trail Ride to the Past
by Nava Thompson
Title
Trail Ride to the Past
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a horse drawn carriage at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri--close to Branson............. Big Cedar is a great place to drive through and visit. The first view of Table Rock Lake is breathtaking--and then after a winding and narrow road it is a surprise to drive through a small waterfall coming from on of the Lodges. Big Cedar Lodge, a Bass Pro Shops property located in the hills of the Ozark Mountains, offers a one-of-a-kind Ozark experience. At this luxury resort located just 10 miles south of Branson, you'll find outdoor recreation, a variety of lodging options, fine dining, and first class services and amenities. Big Cedar Lodge is ideal for different kinds of trips--honeymoons, anniversary getaways, family vacations, or any kind of group vacation. This resort offers something for everyone, whether it's upbeat outdoor activities or a relaxing day at the spa........................�Top of the Rock golf course and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park � Just a short drive from the resort entrance, you'll find the Top of the Rock golf course and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. The 47-acre golf course offers nine holes, discounted prices for resort guests, and all the gorgeous scenery of the Ozarks surrounding the course. At the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, you'll find opportunities to go on scenic biking and hiking trails, horseback riding, and kayaking.............................�Activities at Big Cedar Lodge - Big Cedar Lodge also offers an onsite marina on Table Rock Lake for boating and great trout and bass fishing. Hiking and biking trails are located at the resort as well. If all the outdoor recreation begins to wear you out, Big Cedar Lodge offers spa services reputed as some of the finest in the region�massages, facials, pedicures, and wraps are a few of the services offered at Big Cedar Lodge................�Lodges � You can get a room in one of Big Cedar Lodge's three lodges: Falls Lodge, Spring View Lodge, and Valley View Lodge. Falls Lodge and Spring View Lodge both offer balcony rooms with magnificent views of Table Rock Lake, while Valley View Lodge has standard and two-bedroom accommodations. The lodges offer great amenities like kitchenettes, whirlpool baths, and fireplaces..................Cabins and Cottages � If you're looking for a more private, secluded lodging during your getaway to Big Cedar Lodge, log cabins and cottages are available. Big Cedar Lodge's log cabins are located in the woods or on Table Rock Lake while Dogwood Canyon Cabins are located in the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Knotty Pine Cottages offer all the privacy of cabin but are located in the heart of Big Cedar Lodge, giving its guests great access to the Big Cedar's fitness center, spa, and swimming pool.................Big Cedar Lodge has the five restaurants onsite. Each has something different to offer that will appeal to a variety of taste buds.....................�Devil's Pool � This restaurant serves lunch and breakfast buffets daily and smoked rib, praline rainbow trout, and decadent desserts. Devil's Pool also has a Sunday Champagne Brunch with made-to-order omelettes.
�Truman Smokehouse � Fresh pastries and muffins are a breakfast specialty of this restaurant. For lunch and dinner, favorites include smoked chicken, ribs, brisket, and sausage...........................�Worman House Restaurant � Worman House offers an exquisite Sunday Champagne Brunch and various favorites in a genteel atmosphere.
�Top of the Rock Restaurant � While you dine on favorite dishes like homemade pasta and pizza, rotisserie chicken, select cuts of beef, seafood, and much more, you'll have a great view of Table Rock Lake.
�Buzzard Bar � This restaurant offers quick solutions to guests on the go. You can get sandwiches, signature homemade soup, salads, and sweet potato chips, plus listen to live music on the weekends.
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October 6th, 2013
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Comments (51)
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Doug Kreuger
Nava, I don't know how I missed commenting on this one? What a wonderfully nostalgic street scene—like a carriage ride into the past! Love it! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Doug---this is a wonderful place to visit---it is a visit to the past. thanks for the l/f
Brian Tada
Nava, this is a fabulous "picture-postcard-perfect" image...and would look absolutely stunning as a framed print, greeting card and other options available to your customers. Absolutely beautifully composed and presented! F/L
Nava Thompson replied:
Brian---thank you for the generous and encouraging thoughts---and for the l/f!
Nava Thompson
Thank you Donna for the feature in the Surprise thread in WFS--and visiting my gallery!
Pamela Briggs-Luther
This is very lovely!!! I love Big Cedar Lodge- on the bucket list!
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Pamela--for your great comments! Hope you get to go--you will love it. :)