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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 Glacier Park
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from Possessory Interest |  |  | $ 25,000,000
Gain on Possessory Interest, before Tax |  |  | 21,600,000
Gain on Possessory Interest, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Only |  |  | 14,300,000
Gain on Possessory Interest, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest |  |  | 2,700,000
Assets held for sale | 1,814,000 | 0 | 1,800,000
Loss on change in reserves from discontinued operations | $ 300,000 |  |

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