Lake of the Ozarks is a summertime place, no doubt. Although. the spring boasts beautiful weather, awesome fishing and hunting, and forests full of blooms. And the fall offers perfect temps, radiant colors, and surprisingly excellent boating. So really, three of the four seasons present ample opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. The question is, what to do in the winter?
Frankly, many people answer the question with Go to Florida. And while a January trip to the Sunshine State is a great way to soak up Vitamin D and warm temps mid-winter, the Lake area has plenty to offer when you return.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2020 Missouri DNR Photo Contest, which include one photographer in the KMMO listening area.
A news release says each year, the department asks amateur photographers to get outside and capture the beauty of Missouri’s natural resources and enter their favorite photos in the contest. Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring its beautiful natural resources, unique state parks, natural phenomena, outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes, weather, wildlife and people enjoying the outdoors.
More than 600 entries from 302 photographers were submitted this year.
Natural Resources Category:
· Second Place: “The Golden Path” by Dean M. Ryan-Simmons of St. Louis;
DNR Photo Contest Winners Announced For 2020
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2020 Missouri DNR Photo Contest.
Each year, the department asks amateur photographers to get outside and capture the beauty of Missouri’s natural resources and enter their favorite photos in the annual photo contest.
Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring its beautiful natural resources, unique state parks, natural phenomena, outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes, weather, wildlife and people enjoying the outdoors.
The response this year was tremendous with more than 600 captivating entries from 302 photographers.
The winning photos can be viewed on the photo contest website at dnr.mo.gov/photocontest and will be shared on the department’s social media platforms.