Lots of bargains to be found. Most family resorts close down but motels and condos are still open. Also, a wide variety of restaurants are ready to serve you. The ozarks burst into beautiful color as the dogwood's and redwoods come out. The Dogwood Festival in April and the Lake Area Product and Service show in March are always popular.
Anglers enjoy some of the best bass and crappie fishing anywhere.
Local chambers of commerce host a wide variety of festivals that make each weekend enjoyable. The lake jumps into full swing as all the sites to see and fun things to do open up for the family vacations joyfully invade the area. Of course the lake traffic really pics up. You will all types of boats from 50' cigarette boats to small fishing boats and waverunners. The weekends are exceptionally crowded as you will se many 3-5' waves.