We played hooky from church today. The pastor is out of town and we slept in anyway because of the time change. Besides, I wanted to soak up the sun with my family on this ideal 75 degrees day. I packed our lunches while Jesse got the kids dressed. He picked a park that I almost never choose. In fact, I don't think I've ever taken the kids to this park by myself. It is very wooded and has a quirky playground that Jackson loves. It requires two adults to supervise because there is a rock wall and climbing net on opposite sides that would be a very dangerous drop off. After exploring the playground, I set up lunch while Jesse took Jackson to the restroom (aka a tree). I unknowingly put Maddie's lunch down directly in front of a large hole in the ground. She sank down in a pile of leaves but kept eating. After lunch we wondered back and forth between a large sandbox and an open area with "building materials" for a fort. Jesse was in a boisterous mood and felt so inclined to "teach woodland survival skills" to the children. It involved collecting dogs (aka Clifford) and urine. As much as Jackson idolizes his Daddy, I hope he understands the humor. (I'm still not sure that I do...) Once again, Maddie became one with nature after tripping. I guess our city kids can't handle a little nature walk yet! This morning was such a tease for summer. I'm ready to have unlimited trips to the park as a family of six. Only three more months!

Tucked away in Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, an easy not-quite-a-mile walk from the Reedy Creek Nature Center, is the last thing you might expect to find in the woods — the ruins of a stone house built in the late 1700s. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Charlotte on the Cheap’s email list […]

Take an easy hike into the woods outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, to arrive at the ruins of an old two-story rock farm house.

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This free day-trip destination in nearby Charlotte includes a treehouse themed playground, hiking, and an indoor nature center.

The Florida State Legislature has taken one step forward in its efforts to reshape the Reedy Creek Improvement District. “HB 9B – Creed Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Co…

From Wikipedia: Reedy Creek Fire Department is the full service fire and emergency medical services organization that provides protection for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Walt Disney World is the largest taxpayer and primary landowner. Currently consisting of four fire stations and approximately 160 full time firefighters, officers and paramedics, the department responds to over 29,000 alarms each year. The department operates four engine companies, two truck companies and eight advance life support ambulances. (Reedy Creek Improvement District Annual Report.) The fire department began operations in 1968 and occupied the first structure on Walt Disney World Property (a mobile home) and provided protection from the earliest days of the development of the first theme park (Magic Kingdom)until today. Initially the department consisted of seven firefighters operating a four wheel drive tanker (tender).

Reedy Creek Fire Department has responded to the Epcot park in Walt Disney World after reports of a fire breaking out in the Norway pavilion. Click Orlando has reported that a fire did break out on Wednesday afternoon in the Norway pavilion and Reedy Creek Fire Department did respond. Apparently, the fire started in a […]

The union representing firefighters and paramedics at Walt Disney World has reached an impasse in negotiations for a new contract. Firefighters have been working without a contract with Reedy Creek…

Fire Station 4 is one of the Disney Fire Stations and part of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Fire Department. The Disney World property is protected by a full time paid fire department, the departments. They provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the parks and they also respond as mutual aid to the surrounding counties. - Wiki View On Black

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The Bill that is set to restructure Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District has just been filed with the House of Representatives in Florida.

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