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sites. By the way, there are three lakes at the resort all stocked with fish and ready for anglers of all ages. The lakes also provide opportunities for water sports. A visit to the resort’s website will enumerate the many other amenities: ventureoutresorts.com/arrowhead-lakes/. Maybe one of the smartest business decisions made by the three was to retain many of the people on the previous management team, headed by Park Manager Jamie Hendrickson. Of course, a prime location is always a bonus and the town of Wapakoneta adds its own special charm. In addition to a delightful historic downtown, famous son Neil Armstrong called the town home. Not only did he walk the streets, but was the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. There are several places named after Armstrong and a tour of the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum is a must-see. “We’re shopping for our second resort now,” says McCauley. “We envision having five additional properties … or more.” Unicoi Springs Camp Resort Quarter million-dollar facelift Unicoi Springs Camp Resort in Helen, Georgia has been “A Tradition in Camping Since 1983”. It was turned over to the owners association in 1991 and is now governed by a 7-member board of directors with the owners taking a hands-on approach. Those owner-operators have finished

many updates throughout the years, but recently they’ve outdone themselves by completing a $250,000 facelift to this already beautiful resort. Owners were recently invited to a Grand Opening to show off the renovated resort. “Over the past couple of years, we have completely dismantled and rebuilt our miniature golf course and our playground,” says Christine Hubal, marketing. “The playground now includes a pavilion and picnic tables and beautiful new and modern equipment including items for children with special needs.” Additional improvements include a refurbished tennis court with an added pickle-ball court. Instead of just one court, the resort now has a separate volleyball sand court. As soon as you approach the resort, you’ll notice the improvements on the front entrance with a new design and new plants that will continue to mature and fill in. Unicoi Springs Camp Resort is now open year round. During the colder months, some areas will be closed off to focus on additional upgrades and repairs during a slower time. Owners enjoy sewer, water, electric, cable and high speed wi-fi at every site at no additional cost. “We are currently surveying our owners in an effort to gain insight as to additional amenities they would like to see here at the resort,” says Hubal. “Our desire is to remain the premier RV resort in our area and the country by continually rebuilding and modernizing our facilities to meet the needs of today’s RV camping consumer and his family.”

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