In the Swim

 The pool is open for the 2017 season and if the weather cooperates it will soon be filled with guests young and old. Once the pool is up an running summer can't be far behind. To be in the Swim means lots of activities are happening and we all need to plan ahead for those long holiday weekends  of Memorial Day and the 4th of July

While many winter guests stay months at a time, summer reservations are more about spending the weekend outside. One of the challenges we face as owners is to help summer campers get the type of site that best will meet their needs. Large family groups need extra parking. Some folks want waterfront sites while other prefer that the pool is not too far away. Shade is key for some RV owners but not those that need satellite TV access.

As we now enter our 4th year as campground owners the seasonality of the park continues to both amaze and challenge us. Grass cutting is in full swing once again. Some of the rose bushes could  use some trimming but its nice to see flowers and new growth. The bike trail is becoming more popular and many of our guest are renting bikes or bringing their own bicycles to enjoy the ride.

This is the first year I have seen an Ibis in the back ponds and we have a blue bird couple starting a family. There is a 16 lb catfish in the first pond. Its been hooked twice and thrown back in the hopes that younger guests  will have a chance to land it. We trust that guests that enjoy the sport will catch and release - especially the bigger fish that are such fun to catch. we don't require catch and release since we have been told by Fish and Wildlife that harvesting a certain number allows other fish to grow bigger.

We have a couple of surprises planned that we hope to launch by Memorial Day. we have also commented to getting out on the boat once a week to enjoy this beautiful area of Alabama. Come see us this summer - we have a lot going on here at the campground.