Reliving a Festive July 4th at the Lake

by Troy Lesan The July 4th celebration at Lake Viking is always the busiest and most celebrated time of the year, yet each holiday weekend is unique, just a little bit different from the others. Especially this year. If one had to choose a title for this year’s...

Super Motocross Track at Big Creek Ranch

From the north end of the Lake Viking dam, it’s evident there has been expansion at South Big Creek Ranch and ATV Park, owned by Ben and Hope Becerra. Ben says the new Super Motocross Track opened the weekend of July 21. The dirt work was completed by Andrew Lollar of...

Yard of the Month for July, 2018

The Lake Viking Activities Committee planted the prestigious “Yard of the Month” signs at Lot #363, owned by Bryan and Judith Wolters, and at Lot #44, owned by Marj and John Locker. Congratulations! Lot #44 Lot...

‘Alien Invasion’ at Lake Viking?

by Troy Lesan I’ll put it this way: Tomoyuki Tanaka would be turning over in his grave. For those who don’t know, Tanaka was one of the creators of the Japanese Horror Classic Godzilla. First appearing in 1954, Godzilla has become a worldwide pop culture icon. Looking...

Operation Dry Water Enforcement Results

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of enforcement efforts to detect impaired boat operators in conjunction with the national “Operation Dry Water” campaign. This is the 10th year for the national...