Get to know us..

We’re Russell and Tonimarie Scott—best friends, parents of three kids, and proud owners of Lake in the Dunes and Dandy’s Drive-In.

We met as friends in middle school, stayed close through high school (with the occasional fishing trip instead of class), then reconnected years later, got married and began building a life together. 

In 2008, as a newly married couple, we dove into managing Lake in the Dunes. It quickly became our second home. Over the years, we built a thriving guide service across multiple locations, offering adventures from exclusive remote fishing destinations to jet boat camping trips on the Deschutes River and guided cast-and-blast overnighters. We poured our hearts into the land and the outdoor industry we love, and were always looking to expand the experiences we could offer.

So in 2019, when we heard it might be possible to purchase Dandy’s Drive-In, we knew we had to explore it. Tonimarie was especially drawn to the idea—she had worked there right out of high school and knew firsthand how much it meant to the community. We couldn’t pass it up. So we went from managing Lake In The Dunes to also running an iconic drive-in. It’s fast-paced, fun, and a whole lot of heart. 

These days, we split time between the land we love, a busy kitchen full of burgers, our three amazing kids, and our three nutty German Shorthaired Pointers.

Thanks for getting to know us. Whether you’re casting a line at Lake in the Dunes or grabbing a burger at Dandy’s, come say hi—we’d love to meet you. After all, doing what we love with and for the people we love is what it’s all about for us – and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.