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State of Flat Rock Sandburg Park Highlights Visitation and Plans
Connie Backlund outlines visitation up 15 to 20 percent in the year ending Sept. 30 and a potential near 100000 visitors. The economic impact is 4.3 million yearly with local and out of town splits. Improvements include a restroom building and an amphitheater designed with the Playhouse. The long range plan envisions adding 3 to 5 acres of parking and up to 115 acres from willing sellers. National Park Service negotiating near Big Glassy. NC bought 22 acres. Fire fuel reduction will include prescribed burning and tree removal behind the house this fall. Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara count 150 volunteers as government support wanes.
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Backlund
Flat Rock Village
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