Buchanan Resort - Our Blog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog Buchanan Resort - Our Blog Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:31:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Opening Weekend 2012 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=115 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=115#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:31:06 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=115 Buchanan Boat Dock opened this past weekend to welcome the warm weather and eager fishermen. The fishing has been incredible, and it’s not even spring just yet! Two lucky guys, Dave Young and Greg Welton, fished with guide Don Roy Winstead on Saturday and caught the 2.5 and 2.75 lbs crappie pictured below.

If you’re ready for an early lake trip this season, the dock is already stocked with bait, snacks and drinks, ethanol-free gas, and early morning coffee. To book some of the most experienced guides on Kentucky Lake, call our main office at (731) 642-2828. Take advantage of the great weather and come see us!

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=115 0 Old Photos Preview http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=106 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=106#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:15:09 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=106 One quality that sets Buchanan Resort apart is its rich family history. When you visit Buchanan Resort today, you are likely to run into members of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations of the family. John Buchanan started the resort in the 1940s to share his sense of hospitality and love of Kentucky Lake. In the coming months, we hope to show you how his vision started, grew, and became what it is today. Here are just a couple of the old photos we’ve unearthed.

Founder John Buchanan in one of the first fishing boats he rented. This is how it all started in the '40s.

 

Little John after catching some bream (early '70s).

As you can see, fishing really was the backbone of the early years. Bream, crappie, catfish, bass–Kentucky Lake was full of fun possibilities then as it is now. Stay tuned for more old pictures and more interesting historical tidbits.

 

 

 

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=106 0 4th of July Celebration http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=92 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=92#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:14:28 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=92 Thank you to all our loyal customers for a fun-filled 4th of July holiday! We hope each of you had a memorable time celebrating at Kentucky Lake. Our second annual 4th of July Golf Cart Parade was a huge hit, and we’re happy to share some of our favorite photos with you.

Our 1st place winner was Deborah Vaughn with her cart, “Proud to be an American.”

The 2nd place award went to Lyndsi Keel and Tim Hughes for “Easy Come Easy Go.”

The 3rd place winners were Dwayne and Kay French with “Lost in the ’50s.”

In addition to our Top 3, we also had to share these photos of cute kids!

Look! It’s the real-life Buchanan Boy mascot!

 

Thank you again for enjoying the special holiday at Buchanan Resort! We hope to see you again this weekend for fishing, boating, or just relaxing!

 

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=92 0 Waterfront Camping http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=86 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=86#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:56:20 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=86 There may be nothing else that compares to the peacefulness of camping along the water. At Buchanan Resort, we have built additional campsites (pictured below) in our main campground, opening up more space along the waterfront for your enjoyment. All sites are within easy walking distance of the Oak Tree Grille, Buchanan Boat Dock, and the resort’s main office. Call us at (731) 642-2828 for more information about nightly and yearly camping along Kentucky Lake.

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A beautiful, early morning at Buchanan Boat Dock. We are open by 6 AM so you can get an early start enjoying Kentucky Lake.

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We have two pieces of good news: the crappie are biting and the new pool is open to Resort guests.

Look at that mess of fish! Lately, the fish cleaning table at the dock has been packed with crappie. If you’ve been waiting all spring for some decent crappie fishing, now is the time to head down to Kentucky Lake and enjoy some time on the water.

Bob and Janice Becker from Mt. Juliet, TN caught about 65 crappie fishing with guide Steve McAdams yesterday!

In other news, the completely renovated pool at Buchanan Resort is now open to our guests! The landscaping should be finished up this week, so look for pictures of the completed project in the next few days, as well as information on the ways to gain access to the pool and all the other amenities at Buchanan Resort. For more information, call the main office at (731) 642-2828.

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=70 0 Burgers @ Buchanan http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=60 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=60#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 20:08:58 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=60 It is finally here: Memorial Day Weekend! The real start of summer. Kickoff of the lake season. Commencement of the party.  Are you ready?

To thank our customers for their support and give you one more reason to visit Kentucky Lake this weekend, we’re hosting Burgers @ Buchanan. A tent will be set up near the dock Saturday and Sunday serving hamburgers and hotdogs fresh off the grill. Over $760 in prizes will be raffled off! Stop by, enter your name for the prizes, grab a quick bite, and beat your friends in a game of corn hole. It’s really the perfect way to kick off summer.

We’ll see you Memorial Day Weekend at Buchanan Resort!

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=60 0 New Swimming Pool: Almost Finished http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=55 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=55#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 15:43:16 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=55 At Buchanan Resort, we always desire to give our customers what they want. When you spend your hard-earned money on a Kentucky Lake vacation, you want updated, clean facilities that make you feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy. That’s why we undertook the major project of completely replacing our swimming pool. This isn’t just an update; it’s a complete renovation.

While the unruly spring weather has presented some delays, crews are working long hours to make sure the pool is ready for the summer season. It is going to be a beautiful, relaxing place for our guests to spend a sunny day, and with newly built walkways, it is more convenient to the back porch of the Oak Tree Grille than ever. Within easy walking distance of all our cabins, we think it will be a guest favorite.

This week, the concrete surrounding the pool was poured. It will be ready for guests soon, and we look forward to seeing you!

]]> http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=55 0 Fishing Update: Bream are Biting http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=30 http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=30#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 03:08:32 +0000 brblog http://www.buchananresort.com/blog/?p=30 Crazy spring weather and high water have frustrated a lot of fishermen this spring. If you haven’t been catching many, don’t worry–you’re not alone! There is some good news, though. Lately, fishermen have been bringing in boats full of bream. They may not be the biggest fish in Kentucky Lake, but they make for a fun, active day of fishing. Here are some pictures of loads of bream brought into Buchanan Resort over the past few days:

 

 

 

If you’re only interested in the big fish, you can track down some bass in the falling waters. Try fishing around the shoreline as the waters fall for the best chances. As the water levels change rapidly, it’s a game of keeping up with moving fish.

Whether it’s a good fishing day or not, being on Kentucky Lake is always a good way to spend the day. Remember to find us on Facebook where we post all the latest fishing and lake pictures, too!

 

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