MONROE CITY, MO – May 14, 2021 - THE JENKINS ORGANIZATION, INC., a real estate investment firm and owner of eight Great Escapes RV Resorts throughout Colorado, Missouri, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas announces the grand opening of Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park™ to take place on May 22, 2021.
 “Since purchasing the RV resort, we have invested over $3 million in waterpark renovations, cabin upgrades, a new playground, RV site improvements, resurfacing pools, complete remodeling of common spaces, adding amenities such as gem mining, human foosball and so much more. We could not be more excited to finally invite everyone to camp with us and make lasting memories in this beautifully restored RV resort,” said Ricky Jenkins, President of The Jenkins Organization of Houston, Texas.

Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park™, spans over 133 acres, offers 39 cabins and lodges, 240 RV sites, 12 tent sites and includes The Water Zone waterpark featuring a massive wave pool, a speed slide, a space bowl, two open flume and one enclosed body slides and two splash pad areas.

The grand opening will take place from 9 am to 10 pm and will include speakers from Leisure Systems, Inc. (franchisor of Jellystone ParkTM), unveiling of The Water Zone (formerly Splash Landing), ribbon cutting, face painting, a balloon artist and of course, everyone’s favorite bears, Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear and Boo Boo will be there to celebrate the occasion.

“We are elated to fully open our RV resort, hire from the local community, and bring valuable tourism dollars to Monroe City,” added Jenkins.
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 About The Jenkins Organization, Inc.
Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, The Jenkins Organization, Inc. is a Houston-based real estate investment and development firm specializing in the RV resort and self-storage industries. The firm currently has an ownership and management portfolio of over 60 properties, with a market value in excess of $500 million. Learn more at: www.jenkinsorg.com or www.greatescapesrvresorts.com
 
CONTACT: RICKY JENKINS President (713) 622-6688 x5 rjenkins@jenkinsorg.coM
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Mark Twain Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, enthusiastic volunteer hunters, White-Tails Unlimited, and the Local Lions Club are planning the Annual Deer Hunt for disabled individuals which will be held at Mark Twain Lake. The hunt will be held during the 2019 Missouri Rifle Deer season on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 in the Indian Creek Recreation Area.  The hunt will be restricted to 35 permanently disabled (non ambulatory, semi ambulatory) individuals having a valid 2019 Missouri firearms deer tag and a hunter safety certification card.

All hunters must comply with the 2019 Missouri Department of Conservation hunting regulations.  To insure a safe hunting experience, certain procedures will be in effect throughout the two day hunt.  Hunters will be required to hunt from and stay in the blinds while in the field.  Weapons are restricted to 20-gauge or larger slug shotguns, muzzle loader, crossbow, or bow and arrow. Participants must have Hunter Education.
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Applications must be received on or before September 16, 2019 to qualify for the hunt. A drawing to select participants will be held on September 23, 2019 at 8 a.m. at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office.
For further information or to obtain applications, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office, 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri, 63456 or phone (573) 735 4097.

Mark Twain Lake, May 14, 2019

In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will host Kid’s Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8, 2019 for children five to twelve years of age.  Participation will be limited to the first 25 children who register in advance at Mark Twain Lake Project Office by calling (573) 735-4097 or by stopping by the office on Rt. J north of the Clarence Cannon Dam.  Registration will begin Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7 a.m.  No groups larger than four may register at any one time.  Only those registered will be allowed to participate due to limited space.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frank Russell Recreation Area.  The Missouri Department of Conservation will provide fishing equipment. Experienced anglers will instruct young anglers on basic fishing techniques.  Prizes for participation will be furnished by Hannibal Wal-Mart, Mexico Wal-Mart, Hobbie Hut, South Fork Resort, Cannon Dam General Store, and 154 Marine.  Hickman’s IGA and C & R Grocery will provide lunch.

Mark Twain Lake, May 6, 2019, Monroe City, Missouri

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake announces changes to the work schedule for infrastructure improvements at the Frank Russell Recreation Area. Due to weather delays some of the improvements will be postponed until fall. Equestrian campsites are currently open but the shower building will not be available until May 22, 2019. The Joanna and Clear View loops will open as first-come first-serve between May 22 through June 26, 2019 and return to reservation only beginning June 27, 2019.
The Flint Ridge loop will remain closed for repairs and will open when the work is completed, which is anticipated to be by June 26th.

The Ray Behrens campground will have a partial camp loop closure in Little Bluestem for water and sewer full service upgrades for sites #53 thru #58 and #61- #65 anticipated to last until late June of 2019.

We apologize for any inconveniencies this may cause. During this time we ask all of our recreation area visitors to follow posted signs in the area. We greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation during the improvement process to enhance visitor services and system reliability.
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For further information please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office by phone at
573.735.4097 or by email at marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil