Big Money Branson

Branson, Missouri lays claim to being the family friendly version of Las Vegas . Barring a few thousand flashing lights Branson certainly holds show town appeal, replete with slow moving traffic on the main strip in the evenings.  Shannan and I found Branson to be a welcoming city. We enjoyed a nice meal at the Fish House on the White River before watching The Shepherd of the Hills, an outdoor play.

The next day I had a fantastic run there along the White River and across Roark Creek.  Mist rose off the water in the early morning of the entertainment town. In my short run I encountered dog walkers, other runners and a couple of fishermen, all of which seemingly appeared out of nowhere as I ran engulfed in the fog at the edge of the water.  Otherwise the only other companions were a handful of waterfowl, which beautified the morning.

I’ve been running in Gatlinburg, Las Vegas and now Branson. I guess I lack Reno and Atlantic City in terms of American Tinsel Towns. I’ve added them to the ever growing list of places to see and to enjoy a run. On a final note, I must admit I’m particularly fond of the Branson run as on the final stretch back to the hotel I found a twenty dollar bill. I’ve found money on many runs, but never a twenty. How nice!

Go to Branson. See a show. Run.

Tom