DWDHAP (that looks too much like DIED&JHAP are siamese twins now) Branson is in or very close to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways areas that are federally maintained and absolutely breathtaking!
I float those rivers every year. Great views... though sometimes they also come in a topless form. Make sure you research the area before you take the family. Some stretches are insane college-aged party hangouts. Nakedness abounds (Trust me, I may have hundreds of pictures... but I will neither confirm or deny that... hehe). Other spots are quite relaxing and offer some family friendly floating and even excellent trout and smallmouth fishing. I ran into ex-MLB player Mike Macfarlane and his son while on a trip a few years ago. Nice guy. Unfortunately (depending on who you asked I suppose), when we rounded a bend in the stream, we all got quite a show from about half a dozen naked party goers.
12 ac pond in NW Missouri. 28' max depth at full pool. Fish Present: LMB, BG, RES, YP, CC, WB, HSB, WE, BCP, WCP, GSH.
