In keeping in with the summer vacation theme, this week we Spotlight the Stoney Mountain Lodge. There's lots to see in this grand build, so let's get to it.
The story goes that as SammyMacman traveled south in search of new lands, he came upon the Stoney Mountain. While camping out for the night among the giant trees at the foot of the mountain, he planned in his mind a national park where all could come and enjoy the natural wonder.
Shortly after and due to the success of the Stoney Mountain Campground, the mountain lodge was conceptualized. The main idea being a place where you could stay and not have to worry about the rain... which is frequently the case in the World of RAAR. The lodge was designed and constructed by the Sam Co. Construction Company. It took months of research and scouting a location before ground was broken on the massive complex.
The interior boasts many large guest rooms, a penthouse, a great room, a games room, a cafe and even a gift shop. The design is craftsman style utilizing the many woods located in the region. Sam Co. crews worked several long months on the project before it was finally completed. Since its opening, tourists have flocked to the lodge seeking a getaway from the daily grind.
Thanks for joining us in exploring another element of the Stoney Mountain National Park. Until we meet again... Happy Crafting!!
Welcome back! With the summer in full swing, we thought it would be fitting to Spotlight one of the areas within the Stoney Mountain National Park.
Located just south of the town of Whistlestop lies the Stoney Mountain. When exploring this area, SammyMacman came upon a perfect place to settle for the night. With a wonderful view of the mountain and majestic shady woodlands, he decided that the mountain and surrounding area should be shared by all. Upon returning to Jursammic Park, Sammy sat down with his engineering and construction leads to design the development of the new park.
One of the first layouts included a campground designated for vacationers to set up a tent next to a roaring fire and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. There various sizes of camp sites to accommodate different sizes of tents and large or small groups. Outhouses are also strategically placed so campers don't have to venture far into the woods and risk getting eaten by a zombie.
We hope you have enjoyed this brief look at the Stoney Mountain Campground. Be sure to check back soon as we will continue the summer fun by exploring more of this incredible park. Thank you for your likes and comments. We read and share all of them. Take care Crafty Miners and until we meet again... Happy Crafting!
Welcome to another edition of Connections where this month we visit the Jursammic Park Train Station.
Located just on the outskirts of Grimshire, the Jursammic Park Train Station stands like a pinnacle above the grassy knolls and open fields that surround it. Originally built to house the rail connection between Imperial City and Jursammic Park, the train station has been expanded, renovated and upgraded several times in its recent past.
The first major upgrade was to the interior layout. With the invention of teleporters, individual kiosks were installed within the station to allow quick access to distant locales and kingdoms. The help desk and lounge were also relocated to a separate wing to allow space for the new teleportation areas.
More renovations followed as the number of teleporter kiosks increased, the map room was added and the Nether Portal was incorporated into the design. Color coordination was also added to differentiate kiosks between the different kingdoms. For example, the red kiosk section is reserved for all international destinations, whereas the grey section is reserved for all Jursammic Park teleporter locations.
The last major upgrade happened only a few short months ago when the amount of teleporter kiosks overwhelmed the current space allocations. Recognizing this as a problem that would continue to arise, SammyMacman had his construction company, Sam Co., design and renovate the facility to include multiple floors available for more kiosks to be added in the future.
Despite the ease of the teleporter technology, it is important to note that original train connections are still active and are currently in use. Proving that sometimes the journey itself is more important then the speed it takes to get from point A to point B.
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Since last year, Jursammic Park has nearly doubled in size and with twice as many locations to travel to, an upgrade to the Jursammic Park teleportation system was drastically needed. Under the guiding hands of Sam Co. owner, SammyMacman, crews began the delicate and extensive work needed to increase the teleportation capacity of the station earlier this year.
By the end of March, Sam Co. crews completed their work and the station was re-opened. The expanded location now features several floors of teleportation booths and will allow for future expansion when needed.
Sending In Reinforcements
In March, Imperial City Council met to discuss the need to expand the downtown core. After much debate, it was decided that the current plots of land located in the core needed to be increased in size. In order to accomplish this, construction crews would need to dig further into the dirt slopes of Holland Hills, a residential community located on the north side of the Royal Canal.
After the completion of a feasibility study, City Council approved the expansion, requiring large retaining walls to be placed along the exposed slopes of Holland Hills. Ground was broken on the first of April and lasted a week. Several new and larger land plots are now available for development.
Bridging The Gap
Corresponding with Imperial City's plan to increase downtown plot sizes, two new bridges were also approved for construction. The Holland Hills bridge which was demolished in March to accommodate the shorter span across the Royal Canal. After a complete re-design the bridge was rebuilt over the coarse of the April month.
A second bridge also began to be constructed in April and was completed in May of this year. The Skywalk bridge now allows a second route across the canal and access to the eastern shore of the Imperial City downtown.
The Big News
RAAR News announced in June that it had acquired a parcel of land in Imperial City and have begun to construct the RAAR News building. No word yet on when the project is expected to be completed.
Inspiration for RAAR News Building
Very Amusing
A secret project was unveiled on June 8th; the TIEland Amusement Park. Located on a peninsula south of Roundhead, the park has been under construction since May of this year. It has also been confirmed that the first ride at the amusement land will soon be opened. It is called the Rocky River Rampage.
Park officials have also told RAAR News that they are seeking more ride ideas from you, so be sure to submit them in the comments below, on the community page or like our special TIEland Pinterest board to be invited to pin your amusement park ideas to it.
One Stop Shop
With the continued expansion of the Southern Galactic Railroad, a new stop has been added along its path. Almost overnight, the town of Whistlestop has popped up allowing railroad workers quicker access to the worksite. Around the town, forests are being cleared to make way for farms and homesteads. Whistlestop aims to be a small farming community that will offer a stop to weary travellers needing a good night's rest and access to the Stoney Mountain Nation Park.
Port of Entry
Already highlighted in the June edition of Spotlight, Grimshire has completed the final work on its new harbor. Ships are already docking at this newly developed port which allows the folks of Grimshire new found access to the trades of the world. Be sure to check out the Spotlight Feature.
Topping It Off
On Sunday, Talamer released another new Minecraft World of RAAR video on our YouTube channel showing the completion of the exterior of Geocaching Headquarters. He also goes through the steps of creating a simple weather machine. You can check out the video below and be sure to subscribe for more!
Stay Tuned
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Hello Crafty Miners, and welcome back to another edition of Spotlight. This week we travel to a far off land to explore the architecture of the Shaolin Palace, so let's get to it!
Conceived by SammyMacman and constructed by his construction company, Sam Co, The Shaolin Palace stands as another epic build in the World of RAAR. The location was discovered while SammyMacman was out exploring and scouting new locations for future building projects. Along the way, he spotted this amazing landscape that sparked an idea.
The Palace is embedded into the rocky cliffs of a central mountain and utilizes smooth orange sandstone and dark oak wood as a contrast. The customized lanterns are made from lamps with a pressure plate on top and with an armor stand sitting on top of that to activate the power. Personalized banners are attached to the sides of the lamps to give it the lantern appearance.
Positioned next to the Palace mount is a bonsai shaped tree contorted to encircle a single orange beam of light. Beneath its bows at the base is a teleportation station which allows quick travel from the Jursammic Park Transport Station located near Grimshire.
Opposite the giant bonsai tree on another rocky mountain is the secluded meditation hut. Constructed out of the same materials as the Palace, the hut serves as a refuge for the Grand Master.
We hope you have enjoyed this look at another monumental build. Thank you for liking and commenting on this post and sharing with your friends. We appreciate all the feedback and look forward to bringing you more builds via this blog and our YouTube channel. Until we meet again, Happy Crafting!
