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The record-breaking water ride Mystic River Falls at Silver Dollar City splashes through the night until 10 p.m. during the 1880s-style theme park's Moonlight Madness Festival, happening now through August 9. A family-friendly rapids ride, Mystic River Falls takes riders on a nearly half-mile journey on a quest to find the headwaters of the elusive "Mystic River." For centuries, even up to today, scientists and adventurers have yet to find the end to the real Mystic River which flows underneath the theme park in its very own Marvel Cave. Night rides on Mystic River Falls are lit by beautiful blue, purple and red hues by a state-of-the-art lighting system. After the river journey is complete, adventurous families ascend an 8-story rotating elevator lift, the only of its kind in the world, before traversing to the ride's finale— a 4.5 story record-breaking drop down a waterfall. At 45 feet, Mystic River Falls features the "Tallest Drop on a Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere!" For the most daring adventurers, a late-night hunger can be satisfied at the adjacent Rivertown Smokehouse. Nestled on the banks of Mystic River Falls, the all-new Smokehouse features smoked-in-house barbeque scratch-made sides and even desserts like gooey butter cake and cinnamon roll bread pudding, along with even more choices at the adjacent Clara Belle's Cinnamon Bread. The park's other rides run into the night, too, including the world- record breaking Time Traveler and Outlaw Run roller coasters, family adventures in the Grand Exposition and Fireman's Landing areas and other family favorites. For complete schedule and more information, visit silverdollarcity.com or call 800-888-7277. THE BEST OF BRANSON MYSTIC RIVER ADVENTURES IN THE MOONLIGHT SAVINGS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ITEMS Missouri's annual Back-to-School State Tax-Free Weekend happens every year on the first full weekend in August. The 2020 tax holiday is slated for August 7-9. During this three-day period, you can purchase items such as school supplies, clothing and computers without paying the state portion of the sales tax, which is typically set at 4.225%. For a variety of stores and retailers, visit Tanger Outlets, Branson Meadows, Branson Hills or make your way to Downtown Branson, then visit Branson Landing. Grab your list, and make plans to shop in Branson! ARCADES An exhilarating and entertaining activity for both kids and kids at heart, play 'til your heart's content at the largest Cici's Pizza in the world; one of three Track Family Fun Parks; Branson Landing's Arcade City; Andy B's Bowl Social, with an array of both brand new and classic arcade games; Bigfoot Arcade with prizes including signed sports memorabilia, vintage NASCAR collectibles, and original artwork; Grand Country's Fun Spot Arcade with the most popular arcade games for every age. Participate in games the whole family can enjoy and play to win unforgettable prizes. BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN LOCAL AWARD WINNING PERSONALITY HANGS UP HER HEADPHONES... FOR NOW! Ozark Mountain Country airwaves changed forever when the bubbly and talented Janet Ellis joined Branson radio station KRZK in July 1994. Her love affair with the Ozarks and her service to our community is well known. Janet's retiring from radio and her last show was July 31. She will spend some much needed quality time with her sweet mother, Joyce. The good news is that she will certainly continue to make those great videos that you see on The Best of Branson channel on the What's Up Ozarks app! So, "See Ya!" for now! There was a "Drive By... Goodbye" and a couple of hundred loyal listeners drove through to say Thanks for 26 years of keeping the listeners informed and entertained. 48 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 2-8, 2020