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ynottony99 · 03-07-2010, 06:12 PM

I thought I would put up a few more photos from a couple of weeks back. Maybe someone will spot something that is of interest.

One thing I have never paid much attention to is the area to the west or right of RC as you look from the lake. There is a metal building and boat dock there. Anyone know just what it's function is?

Tigger1966 · 03-07-2010, 06:30 PM

I like this view just not what I see

Not sure if I am suposed to repost these

If not let me know and I will remove them. Otherwise enjoy

DisCamper · 03-07-2010, 06:53 PM

Over the Summer while we were sneaking around taking pictures of RC, we ran across that building. It looks to be a break room used by Lake Patrol.

SandrA9810 · 03-07-2010, 11:57 PM

It's a break area for cast, life guards, rec, watercraft.

I really want to get back out there, but chicken out with the cold. Although this week is supposed to be warming up again.

ynottony99 · 03-08-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SandrA9810

It's a break area for cast, life guards, rec, watercraft.

I really want to get back out there, but chicken out with the cold. Although this week is supposed to be warming up again.

Yes it is suppose to be warming up this week. I hope you can make it over, and come back with some info./photos of whats happening.

ynottony99 · 03-08-2010, 09:39 AM

Inspired by Tigger1966's post, I started doing some Google Earth snooping. I wanted to see where the road from the break area went to. It simply goes to the service area behind the TDC. But I did notice something I was unaware of. There is a trail along the lake that runs from the WL DVC. Now I knew there was a jogging trail that ran from FW to WL, along side of the service road.
But this seems to be a well defined trail that leaves the beach behind WL and then comes to an end well before it would make it to the RC area.

Has anyone explored this area?

cavecricket · 03-08-2010, 10:21 AM

This makes me so sad

I grew up at River Country and have such fond memories. I try not to see the emtpy deserted graveyard as it stands and instead try to vision what it once was.
I have some amazing footage I recently put on DVD from reel to reel of River Country when I was a child. It brings tears to my eyes when I watch it.

ftwildernessrick · 03-08-2010, 10:46 AM

I had always hoped they would have rehabbed RC. It was kind of like having our own water park. Before they closed it, there were rumors of allowing FW guests free access to it. I used to keep an annual pass for it for our use while staying at FW.

I always assumed they would just seal RC water off from the lake, drain it, then concrete the bottom and reopen it as a self-contained water system, like the other water parks. Since it was used a lot even after the other water parks opened, I assumed it would be justification to keep it open. But after a year of being abandoned, I knew that was not going to happen.

Now it is a fading memory of the ole' swimming hole that I and my kids grew up with.

Goodbye RC, we will miss you.

SandrA9810 · 03-08-2010, 12:29 PM

If you notice where the circle is, there's a fork in the path. To the left takes you past a fence, and towards the cast area. To the right, takes you back out towards the service road and onto the paved bike path.

The jogging path leads you to behind the WLV, the bike path leads you to the front of it.

ynottony99 · 03-08-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandrA9810

If you notice where the circle is, there's a fork in the path. To the left takes you past a fence, and towards the cast area. To the right, takes you back out towards the service road and onto the paved bike path.

The jogging path leads you to behind the WLV, the bike path leads you to the front of it.

Thanks for the info. I always thought the bike path and jogging path were one in the same. I guess I need to explore this jogging path, just to say I have been there. Hope it's ok to walk on the jogging path!

fla4fun · 03-09-2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ynottony99

Thanks for the info. I always thought the bike path and jogging path were one in the same. I guess I need to explore this jogging path, just to say I have been there. Hope it's ok to walk on the jogging path!

I have walked on the "jogging path" before. I prefer the paved path though - I always end up with a lot of sand in my shoes on the "jogging path". I would think joggers would prefer the paved path as well. The "jogging path" takes off from WL right near the bike rentals, and I've seen a lot of cyclists take it as a shortcut to the paved bike trail.

Disney Ron · 03-09-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fla4fun

I have walked on the "jogging path" before. I prefer the paved path though - I always end up with a lot of sand in my shoes on the "jogging path". I would think joggers would prefer the paved path as well. The "jogging path" takes off from WL right near the bike rentals, and I've seen a lot of cyclists take it as a shortcut to the paved bike trail.

I don't believe that is called a jogging path, I think it's called the Nature Trail. The jogging and bike paths are one in the same.

I'mDownWithDisney · 03-09-2010, 08:36 AM

I rode my mountain bike down the trail to WL and then back up to the little shed. There is really not much to it....just a table, building, some fenced off pipes and such for RC. I also rode up behind the stables and into the cast member parking area, but I didn't stick around too long.

John VN · 03-09-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Disney Ron

I don't believe that is called a jogging path, I think it's called the Nature Trail. The jogging and bike paths are one in the same.

I concur. It would have to be called, "Extreme Jogging Path" since the chance of twisting an ankle is high.

I liked it when the Bike/Jogging Path was a Fitness Trail. Much more nature like and the exercise stations were neat. Used very little also.

03-07-2010, 06:12 PM	#46
ynottony99 Ask me about the Mickey Waffles!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 3,348	A few more I thought I would put up a few more photos from a couple of weeks back. Maybe someone will spot something that is of interest. One thing I have never paid much attention to is the area to the west or right of RC as you look from the lake. There is a metal building and boat dock there. Anyone know just what it's function is? __________________ *Tony*

03-07-2010, 06:30 PM	#47
Tigger1966 Addicted to Disney Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 752	I like this view just not what I see Not sure if I am suposed to repost these If not let me know and I will remove them. Otherwise enjoy __________________ 1984 High School Graduation Present 1987 Honeymoon2002 Family Vacation 1 At The Fort 2003 Family Vacation 2 At The Fort 2005 Family Vacation 3 At The Fort 2006 Family Vacation 4 At The Fort 2008 Family Vacation 5 At The Fort 2009 Had a Great Time Despite The Flood 2010 Trip Down The Drain 2011 trip Was A Success

03-07-2010, 11:57 PM	#49
SandrA9810 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 15 miles away from no where in particular Posts: 8,840	It's a break area for cast, life guards, rec, watercraft. I really want to get back out there, but chicken out with the cold. Although this week is supposed to be warming up again. __________________ Cobie the Penguin!

03-08-2010, 09:39 AM	#51
ynottony99 Ask me about the Mickey Waffles!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St.Pete, FL Posts: 3,348	Inspired by Tigger1966's post, I started doing some Google Earth snooping. I wanted to see where the road from the break area went to. It simply goes to the service area behind the TDC. But I did notice something I was unaware of. There is a trail along the lake that runs from the WL DVC. Now I knew there was a jogging trail that ran from FW to WL, along side of the service road. But this seems to be a well defined trail that leaves the beach behind WL and then comes to an end well before it would make it to the RC area. Has anyone explored this area? __________________ *Tony*

03-08-2010, 10:21 AM	#52
cavecricket Disney Bride -to- Wife / DIsney Mom to be! July 4th 2010! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 588	This makes me so sad I grew up at River Country and have such fond memories. I try not to see the emtpy deserted graveyard as it stands and instead try to vision what it once was. I have some amazing footage I recently put on DVD from reel to reel of River Country when I was a child. It brings tears to my eyes when I watch it. __________________ *************************************** VISIT MY NEW DISNEY WEDDING PLANNING JOURNAL http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post24687905 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1617110

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03-07-2010, 06:53 PM	#48
DisCamper Just waiting for the next WDW trip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter,Florida Posts: 1,746	Over the Summer while we were sneaking around taking pictures of RC, we ran across that building. It looks to be a break room used by Lake Patrol.

03-08-2010, 10:46 AM	#53
ftwildernessrick Wishing I was there. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 552	I had always hoped they would have rehabbed RC. It was kind of like having our own water park. Before they closed it, there were rumors of allowing FW guests free access to it. I used to keep an annual pass for it for our use while staying at FW. I always assumed they would just seal RC water off from the lake, drain it, then concrete the bottom and reopen it as a self-contained water system, like the other water parks. Since it was used a lot even after the other water parks opened, I assumed it would be justification to keep it open. But after a year of being abandoned, I knew that was not going to happen. Now it is a fading memory of the ole' swimming hole that I and my kids grew up with. Goodbye RC, we will miss you. __________________ It's a Small World After All

03-08-2010, 12:29 PM	#54
SandrA9810 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 15 miles away from no where in particular Posts: 8,840	If you notice where the circle is, there's a fork in the path. To the left takes you past a fence, and towards the cast area. To the right, takes you back out towards the service road and onto the paved bike path. The jogging path leads you to behind the WLV, the bike path leads you to the front of it. __________________ Cobie the Penguin!

03-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#58
I'mDownWithDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 330	I rode my mountain bike down the trail to WL and then back up to the little shed. There is really not much to it....just a table, building, some fenced off pipes and such for RC. I also rode up behind the stables and into the cast member parking area, but I didn't stick around too long.

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