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Palm Creek Resort Sold to Sun Communities

Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort, long one of the premier operations of its type in the United States, has been sold to Sun Communities, owner or operator of more than 170 manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities in 18 … Continue reading

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Navistar Ends Sponsorship of LPGA Classic

The future of Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail in Prattville, Alabama is at risk after title sponsor Navistar withdrew from the event. The golf event has been held at the … Continue reading

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Navistar LPGA Classic Goes Ahead as Scheduled

Navistar LPGA Classic will go ahead as scheduled—from September 20-23 in Prattville, Alabama—despite a shakeup in the Navistar management. The news of shakeup in the Navistar’s upper management triggered concerns of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) officials and players … Continue reading

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Lake Havasu Motorcoach Resort Approved

Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a zoning use permit for a 107-space, 84-acre luxury motorcoach resort project at The Refuge Golf & Country Club in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The measure allows The Refuge golf course owners, longtime … Continue reading

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Lake Guntersville Rebounds One Year after Storms

On April 27, 2011 Lake Guntersville State Park was hit by multiple tornadoes. Thirteen months after three tornadoes tore a path of destruction through Lake Guntersville State Park, the park has rebounded and is still a primary vacation spot in … Continue reading

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 20

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. New Winnebago “ONE” Travel Trailer Available Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries, a leading recreation vehicle manufacturer has launched the company’s … Continue reading

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Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire

By this weekend, Bastrop State Park visitors will find most facilities and all but a fraction of the Lost Pines parkland open to the public only seven months after a destructive wildfire burned 95 percent of the national landmark. Reservations … Continue reading

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Good Sam Sells Golf Card International

Good Sam Enterprises, LLC (GSE) announced the sale of Golf Card International to Simmons Venture Group LLC, effective March 1, 2012. Terms of the sale were not released. Good Sam Enterprises has owned Golf Card since 1990. “We are pleased … Continue reading

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Can State Parks Become Self-Sustaining?

Can South Carolina State Parks Become Self-Sustaining? South Carolina has set a goal that no other state has been able to consistently achieve—create a self-sustaining park system. Gov. Nikki Haley asked Duane Parrish, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism … Continue reading

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Six Courses, One Name: Alabama State Parks Golf Trail Named

In early December I posted a story, What Would You Name the Alabama State Parks Golf Trail? The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sought help in naming the State Parks Golf Trail. With a recent announcement of new … Continue reading

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