But there are questions whether Trump's firm can deliver the proposed investment given its heavy debt and need for a financial overhaul to placate creditors. To counter Bird's popularity, Trump has enlisted area golf great Fuzzy Zoeller to develop golf courses. Although Bird's group hasn't put a price on its plan, Trump's is thought to be about twice as expensive. It has said it plans to spend $123.5 million and buy and refurbish the West Baden hotel. Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, which already has a casino in Gary.

A Larry Bird Museum would be an added attraction. The former Indiana State University and Boston Celtics star and the current president of the Indiana Pacers has said he would recycle his casino profits into the community. Other campers arrived the next day and they also hosted a paintball tournament.- Orange County Development, which includes local businessmen, a former governor of Nevada and Bird. The first night we were there (which was a Sunday), we were the only people in the campground. The owners live on the property, but are at the end of the gravel road, so not right on top of you. There were 3 private restrooms available and each had a flushing toilet and a shower with hot water. The restrooms and the best! I was worried about using the usual camping restroom facilities - that is, sitting on a wooden board with a hole in it, dangling precariously over, well, you know. There is a fire pit outside each teepee and, in the winter, there are wood burning stoves available. The teepees are on wooden platforms and come supplied with heavy duty cots. The grounds are very nice and it is peaceful and quiet. I did some internet searching and found Sleeping Bear Retreat in French Lick, Indiana. My sister and I had been wanting to get away for a few days and she had mentioned previously that she would love to camp in a teepee.

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