TRAIL/WEATHER CONDITIONS

Finally Friday...

And everyone applauds that at last the weekend is finally upon us. NO rain overnight. This morning as of 11 a.m., we have a current temperature of 25 degrees. It is cloudy and overcast this morning as we are anticipating cloudy conditions throughout the day...don't anticipate seeing the sun today while only expecting highs in the low 40's by day's end. We have received NO rain thus far today. Even though today is shaping up to be a very cold and dreary day...luckily the weekend outlook looks promising. And without further hesitation, we're ready to get the weekend started.

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--NO RAIN
overnight—NO RAIN
* Thursday-- NO RAIN
overnight-- NO RAIN
* Friday-- NO RAIN as of 11:00 a.m.

Still very dry here in the Red River Valley this week. Due to such drastic dry conditions...we are still under a burn ban!

TRAILS
All of our trails are OPEN on both the North and East sides of the facility, including Bill's Woods & Pete's Gate. Expect dust...we're very dry here!

RED RIVER
Same 'ole story with the river...NO rain in months = Red River still remains at a low level. While you may ride in our creek area, be on the lookout for creeping amounts of quicksand towards the end of Mountain Creek as you can sink your recreational vehicle if not careful. The only place where mud/quicksand will possibly be an issue is in the creek and NOT on trails.

CREEK
Creek riding is not a problem as Mountain Creek is at a low level. The creek is crossable in a number of areas so riders may easily access the trails on both the North and East sides of the facility.

Please note that 2009 RRMT, Inc. Memberships are now on sale! Feel free to mail in your application for 2009 to our park office or just bring it to the park office on your next trip to RRMT, Inc. Also, 2008 members wanting to renew already for 2009 may do so at anytime. They too may mail in their renewal applications or bring their renewal information to the park office upon their next visit.

Reminder...if you are a 2008 member that has not renewed for 2009 yet, since it is the beginning of a new year now, you will be required to renew on your next visit if you are wanting to still be in the member program and take advantage of member price rates and benefits. Otherwise, if you are a 2008 member and choose not to renew (which is fine), you will be required to pay visitor prices on each of your visits to RRMT, Inc. until you renew again.

Please note that due to extremely dry conditions...a BURN BAN is now in EFFECT for Cooke County and thus at RRMT, Inc. NO open pit campfires or open outdoor grilling permitted.

RRMT, Inc. will be OPEN this weekend, tomorrow Saturday January 17 and Sunday January 18 with park operation hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. All Members, Guests, and Visitors Welcome This Weekend! Please note: RRMT, Inc. is now observing fall/winter park hours.

***** P.S. We have had numerous inquiries regarding Monday, January 19th so we thought we would address it here on our blog. RRMT, Inc. is not OPEN that day to the general public. The only way to obtain riding/camping for Monday is to be a member and make an appointment.

If you are looking for an adventure this weekend...make Bulcher, Texas your destination!

RRMT, Inc. Staff