Ocean Lakes

To celebrate our 50th Birthday, Ocean Lakes held a contest in which Guests and Annual Lease Site Holders were invited to enter their favorite Ocean Lakes memory for a chance to win the sparkly Golden Golf Car. The contest garnered over 600 entries – These memories made us laugh, cry, happy, sad, and so blessed to be a part of Ocean Lakes! While the contest only had 5 finalists, we knew our guests would enjoy reading some of the amazing memories as much as we did. So, that is exactly what we are doing.  Throughout the year, we will be featuring some of the favorite memories from our guests in the blog. First up this week is Wayne from Nolensville, Tennessee! Meet Wayne | Wayne has been an Annual Lease Site Holder at Ocean Lakes for 45 years! He entered into the Share Your Favorite Ocean Lakes Memory Contest with memories of his family with Mr. Jackson.  Words From Wayne | I have watched how Ocean Lakes has changed over the years. When I first visited Ocean Lakes, I could always...

If you have been following our social media channels since July 2nd, then you are aware of “A Family Legacy | An Ocean Lakes Docuseries.” A docuseries dedicated to telling the story of Ocean Lakes and our founding family. Two episodes have been released with more to come in the near future.  Episode 2: Growing The Land premiered last week, which detailed the events that began the wonderful story that is Ocean Lakes. Well, in this week’s blog, we are going even further. Picture it… Myrtle Beach… Early 1900’s… (Like my Golden Girls reference?)  Back To The Beginning | Our story begins with Vivian Francis and Mary Dusenbury Platt. They met in 1913 in Myrtle Beach, SC when Mary saved Vivian from drowning in the ocean by pulling him out by his hair. After his rescue, they dated, they married, then they had two children and established their home in Conway, SC. Their two children were named Mary Emily and Vivian Francis, Jr.  Mary Dusenbarry Platt, Vivian Francis Platt, Mary ...

For the best jokes, for when Mom says no, for the times our vehicles are making a scary noise, and for every special moment in between, Dad’s are always there. Image by Ed Coons, Ocean Lakes Family Campground Guest While we should shower them with appreciation and love every day, there is one special day each year that we honor them – Father’s Day. For the Dad’s that are outdoorsmen and enjoy camping, we think getting him a gift that allows him to keep adventuring is the best way to go. Top 10 | Here are the top 10 Father’s Day gifts from Ocean Lakes that are sure to bring a smile to Dad’s face: 1.     Tickets to the 21 st Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend – This event will be a heel-clicking good time! Bring Dad and the family for a weekend of fun and great music. Friday, August 23 rd , includes Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Saturday, August 24 th , includes Mark Templeton Band, Hammertowne, and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Ou...