Milestones

 Five years into the adventure of owning a campground we have reached many milestones- some significant, others not so much. Starting in April a main milestone was reached when our son -in-law, Joey Conklin, was able to start working at the campground full time. Joey had been working in the steel building industry full of deadlines and time behind a desk. Campgrounds are different- in a good way.

It has been good for us to see the campground through fresh eyes and make a new list of priorities. We do admit having saved a few projects for him that required extra help, but we are also open to new ideas to make the campground even better. Because the newness has not yet worn off, simple tasks like cutting grass and solving a plumbing problem are completed with a bit more enthusiasm. There are lots of things to learn to keep a campground running smoothly, as we transition from him help us to us helping him. An extra pair of hands is always welcome.

One new project close to completion is the development of four new tent sites out by the first fishing pond. The campground will be hosting its first wedding in June and we soon will have power and water to that site. For those of you that have not been to the campground recently, our bathrooms are now fully renovated and we have new tile floors in the laundry and rainy day room. The pool has new fencing and a fresh coat of paint for the summer season.

This past year most of our guests were working in the area and work was progressing on renovations. Now that the work projects are completed we have more space for our weekend visitors. We have more cabin availability as well. Another big change is that Eufaula now has a Bowling Alley. Weekend guests will have something else to do indoors when there is a passing summer shower.
We have had some luck at jug fishing this spring but still need more practice at bass fishing. Joey has 3 sons that are always looking for things to do from swimming to bike riding to playing catch. The oldest is five so he has lots of help on weekends especially if it involves riding on the golf cart.
Everyone is invited to come visit us this summer- get away from your routine and enjoy the outdoors. Family makes it all worth it.