TRAIL/WEATHER CONDITIONS

Happy May...

The first day of May has arrived...NO additional rain yesterday or overnight. This morning as of 9:15 a.m., we have a current temperature of 72 degrees. It is cloudy and overcast this morning...NO sun. We are expecting lower 80's for highs today. We have received NO rain thus far today. Due to rainfall the last couple of days, we know everyone wants an update on park conditions...here it is...in the usual Friday comprehensive format.

RRMT, INC.'S RAIN GAUGE RECAP
Just as a recap, leading up to today, here are this week's rainfall totals that we pulled off each of our daily blogs from the week:

*Monday-- NO RAIN
overnight-- NO RAIN
* Tuesday-- NO RAIN
overnight—NO RAIN
* Wednesday--Approximately 9 1/2 inches received
overnight—Approximately 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches received = for a grand total of 12 to 14 inches received in total in Bulcher
* Thursday-- NO RAIN
overnight-- NO RAIN
* Friday-- NO RAIN as of 9:15 a.m.

*Well when it rains, it pours...that's what it has been like in Bulcher this past week....

TRAILS
At this time, only our trails on the North side of the facility are open. The reason is that at this time, Mountain Creek is still not crossable. (Thus there is no access to the east side of the facility.) The water in Mountain Creek is still rolling along and it is NOT a good idea to cross Mountain Creek due to sand settlement & the possibility of getting so far across and then bogging down or drowning out your recreational vehicle. We didn't have a whole lot of sunshine yesterday so we really haven't had a chance to dry out yet even on our trails. Some of the trails will have standing puddles in them and others with more of a rock mixture should be fine. Don't anticipate any dust. And last but not least, just because a trail was there on your last ride...don't expect it to be there on your next ride. Water can really change the terrain of trails, so use caution when riding even on trails that you were once familiar.

RED RIVER
With our rains and recent rains out West, the Red River is bank to bank & rolling downstream at a pretty fast pace. NO sandbar & as you get further and further down Mountain Creek, you will see that the water level in Mountain Creek is even higher due to backed up water from the mouth of the river. For those that attempt to get in the creek (which is NOT ADVISABLE), be on the lookout for creeping amounts of quicksand throughout Mountain Creek as you can sink your recreational vehicle if not careful. RRMT, Inc. is under no obligation to tow you out!

CREEK
Creek riding is a current problem as Mountain Creek at this time is at a significantly higher level than usual. At this time, it is NOT advisable that you cross (or attempt to cross) the creek. If you choose to cross the creek, you do so at your own risk! Riding on the trails on the North side of the facility is only advisable at this time.

Well after all that's been said...if you've looked at the forecast for the weekend, temperature wise it’s going to be nice...upper 70's to lower 80's. However, late Saturday, they are calling for more rain for our area, but we'll just have to wait and see.

NO BURN BAN for Cooke County or thus at RRMT, Inc.

Due to current conditions, RRMT, Inc. Management made a decision yesterday morning (Thurs. 4/30/09) to cancel MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND for this weekend. It will be rescheduled for a weekend in the future. We just didn't think it was fair to have it this weekend with conditions like they are. Thanks for everyone's patience & understanding in this matter. Once we look at the calendar, we will be releasing a new date for MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND.

In case you are wondering...We will be OPEN this weekend despite the wet weekend outlook.

RRMT, Inc. will be OPEN this weekend Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3 with park operation hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. All Members, Guests, and Visitors Welcome This Weekend! Please note: RRMT, Inc. is now observing spring/summer park hours.

P.S. See below in yesterday's blog (4/30/09) for pictures & more news on park conditions.

RRMT, Inc. Staff