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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
June 5, 2023 I couldn’t help but laugh when someone posted on a local social media site, “Why is there a mile-long line of cars going into Grove. What’s going on?” The answer is pretty simple: it’s summertime at Grand Lake! You’re not the only one who wants to hang...

This Month at Shangri-La: The Battlefield is Open and the Grand Opening and Dedication is Set
By Barry Willingham, President & CEO Shangri-La Resort One of the most anticipated Par 3 golf courses in the country, The Battlefield, officially opened for play Friday, May 5 – and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the response we have had from players of all...
Did You Know? The Rules of the Water
Holiday weekends are busy on Grand Lake. For safer boating there are established boating “Rules of The Water” that all boaters need to follow. POWER BOATS CROSSING- RULE 15: The boat on your starboard (right) side has the right-a-way. When looking at the other boat,...

Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam
With free tours of historic Pensacola Dam being offered by the Grand River Dam Authority it’s a good time to revisit just exactly what those tours include. Walk-in tours of the Pensacola Dam are no longer available (as of May, 2023). Please call GRDA at (918) 782-4726...

Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters
While the Grand River Dam Authority continues to recognize May as National Electric Safety Month, it is also understood that Memorial Day weekend is a good time to think about boating safety. So, in this week’s installment of Power For Progress, we wanted to pass...

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
Boat safe, smart, and sober … The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends for boat traffic....

Opening of The Battlefield, The Pool Bar, and Eddy’s Lakeside Bar – plus Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Weekend! It’s May at Shangri-La
By Barry Willingham, President & CEOShangri-La Resort The time has finally arrived. After more than a year of planning, designing, building and finalizing one of the most anticipated Par 3 golf courses in the country, The Battlefield officially opens for play on...

Build Your Dream Lakefront Home at Vintage Pines on Grand Lake
CLICK HERE FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR OF PROPERTY Enjoy a Luxury Lake Lifestyle in a Private Gated Development Are you looking for the perfect location to build your dream lakefront home? If so, then look no further than this rare opportunity at Vintage Pines on Grand Lake!...
Boating Safety – Did You Know?
Did You Know? The Rules of the Water
Holiday weekends are busy on Grand Lake. For safer boating there are established boating “Rules of The Water” that all boaters need to follow. POWER BOATS CROSSING- RULE 15: The boat on your starboard (right) side has the right-a-way. When looking at the other boat,...

Checking On Your Boat In The Winter
Did you know... Just winterizing your boat and forgetting about it for the winter season may not be wise. Depending on how you store your boat certain precautions should be taken to protect it. If the boat is stored inside a building, one should check to make sure...

Hull Identification Numbers
Did you know... All boats have a hull identification number (HIN) of 12 characters. The first three characters identify the manufacturer or importer. The next five are the hull serial number; the next two represent the date of certification or manufacture. The final...

Boating and the Barometer
Did you know... The barometer is a handy instrument for the boater to understand potential weather conditions. High-pressure systems generally bring fair weather with sunny days and little or no precipitation. Whereas, low-pressure systems usually bring foul weather...

Boat Stability
Did you know... A boat is subjected to two types of stability, when it is at rest (static) and when it is moving (dynamic) through the water contending with wind and waves. The hull shape of the boat is an important factor in stability and the ability of the vessel to...
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Random Observations From The Grand Lake Bum
June 5, 2023 I couldn’t help but laugh when someone posted on a local social media site, “Why is there a mile-long line of cars going into Grove. What’s going on?” The answer is pretty simple: it’s summertime at Grand Lake! You’re not the only one who wants to hang...

Free Tours of Historic Pensacola Dam
With free tours of historic Pensacola Dam being offered by the Grand River Dam Authority it’s a good time to revisit just exactly what those tours include. Walk-in tours of the Pensacola Dam are no longer available (as of May, 2023). Please call GRDA at (918) 782-4726...

Electrical Safety Tips For Boaters
While the Grand River Dam Authority continues to recognize May as National Electric Safety Month, it is also understood that Memorial Day weekend is a good time to think about boating safety. So, in this week’s installment of Power For Progress, we wanted to pass...

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
Boat safe, smart, and sober … The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends for boat traffic....

Build Your Dream Lakefront Home at Vintage Pines on Grand Lake
CLICK HERE FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR OF PROPERTY Enjoy a Luxury Lake Lifestyle in a Private Gated Development Are you looking for the perfect location to build your dream lakefront home? If so, then look no further than this rare opportunity at Vintage Pines on Grand Lake!...