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Behind the Build. The actual construction story.

Monthly updates from Doug Grant on building a campground in 2026. Foundation pours, equipment hassles, what the weather did to the timeline, what we learned, and what's coming next.

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BEHIND THE BUILD

Why we're building Island Creek

The property, the year of shoveling, the kind of park that doesn't exist in Wilmington yet, and the bar we're trying to hit.

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The full construction log.

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Why we're building Island Creek

Doug Grant · May 2026 · 6 min read

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Foundation pour week

Doug Grant · June 2026 · 5 min read

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