Staff is diligently working to repair all damages, and we request that visitors please be patient during the cleanup process.

Some restriction of access will be necessary due to high water and hazards in various areas. Crushed boardwalks are being repaired so that these popular trails can reopen soon.

Our campground has some sites that do not have electricity available. This too will be remedied as soon as possible.

The main playground in the picnic area has also taken a beating and is unusable at the current time.

The guided tram tours will be running through the weekend though, as weather conditions permit.

This delay is a blessing in disguise though, as the mosquito population continues to decline. It will be quite nice to enjoy the sounds of popular music floating on the night air instead of the mind rattling hum of gas guzzling generators. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, some bug repellent, dancing shoes and a flashlight. You won’t have to cook over that gas grill though as the Friendship Lodge has dinner covered.

Reopening on October 8th, the Friendship Lodge will once again offer great food in this beautiful state park setting. Nancy Davis, concession operator, says “we’ll have gourmet coffees, biscotti, cheese cakes and layer cakes, as well as creamy Wild Orange and Peanut Butter pies on the night of the concert.” Her regular menu will also be available through intermission. “This includes smoked BBQ pork sandwiches or dinners, chicken salad plates or sandwiches, homemade chili, hot dogs and more,” says Nancy. She adds that all items will be available for dining in or carrying out.

But what if you can’t wait until the concert to enjoy a piece of that incredible peanut butter pie? Don’t despair, as the Lodge is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Also, on Friday October 8th, the Friday night Fish Fry begins once more. “Each Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. folks can enjoy all the crunchy fried fish they care to eat,” says Nancy. Various sides are also offered. Breakfasts at the Lodge will begin again in November, when Nancy begins opening at 8:00 a.m. “We may continue to expand our hours if the demand warrants it,” shares Nancy. Other news includes the opening of the campstore and gift shop areas in mid November

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Don’t forget that November 6th is the annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival. This fun-filled day begins at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m. For just $4.00 per vehicle, your whole family can enjoy this home town festival. There will be arts and craft vendors, free hayrides and free tram rides, live music, a cowboy poet, live animals, bounce house, puppet shows, model railroad displays and much, much more. Watch for more details on this event in upcoming articles, or call the park at (863) 386-6094