Spring Fever

Most of time spring fever refers to longing for the end of winter in anticipation of the warmer and longer days that lie ahead. This year spring fever refers to the fevered pitch that we have been working to get ready for the 2016 camping season. First we started on the campground " to do" list. These are the projects that have been on the list for awhile that don't fall into that "must do now" category. Getting this new larger sign posted was one of several items on the list. All new site markers, more flower beds between each site and the designation of several larger sites were some of the items that made the top ten list for 2016. Restrooms are now air conditioned for the summer months that lie ahead.

Several community projects that were in the works  began to move forward as the weather warmed up. Working with the Friends of Lake Eufaula,  the new brochure for the Alabama Scenic River Trail will soon be ready for publication. It will be a great guide for paddlers on the lake. The paddling  map stretches from Phenix City south to the Alabama boarder.  4-H gardening has started and we are almost set for our big planting meeting in April. We have made bird houses, garden stepping stones and learned about local soils. 4-H is also involved with kayaking.   The River Kids program in Eufaula will have a kick off day in July. The kayaking program will be  part of fun day for local 4-H ers hosted here at the campground.  Our community group also met to make plans for next year's Winter Residents. A kick off breakfast in November will feature vendors of interest to folks that call Eufaula home for the winter months. 

At the beginning of March construction started on the extension to the city bike trail. If you notice a semi trailer parked at the east end of the campground, its there temporarily to help the builders construct the trail as soon as possible. If all goes well we should have a working trail by Memorial Day.    Out new rental bikes arrive this weekend complete with a bicycle built for two. We also elected to get the pontoon boat in the water in March to get ready for numerous outings on the lake. 

We still have space to accomidate most every need but the choice of sites for guests is more limited. The mini cabin has been very popular and our new Mash Army tent  is also attracting some interest. Reservations are recommended- especially for holiday weekends. The backdrop to all of these activities has been the beautiful spring weather. Fishing has been good and we have had several visitors enjoying this special time of year. Before you know it the pool will be open and the season will be in full swing. We hope everyone enjoys this year's improvements. We have had a lot of fun getting ready.