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Wonderland Park adding rides, extending lease

Wonderland park is expanding its land and its lease for more entertainment for decades to come. Owner and general manager Paul Borchardt said he is extending the park's lease with the City of Amar...

USA Welcomes new Director Dave Carver! New Dates in Loudoun County & Washington DC!

Play Top Gun Sports-USA is pleased to announce that Dave Carver and Loudoun County has joined the Play Top Gun-USA Sports team<br>Dave is the Division Manager of Youth and Sports at the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Loudoun is located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. He loves the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, and is retiring from coaching Travel Softball, but…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Is Dollywood a Theme Park or an Amusement Park?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:<br>What did the theme park say to the amusement park?<br>What’s THEME-atter with you?!?!?<br>Okay, so maybe that was a pretty poor attempt at a ‘dad joke’ but one that may be relevant to our topic for this blog—theme park vs. amusement park. I never considered the difference between the

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs<br>Given golfers and their propensity to disagree on the merits of even the most revered masterpieces, proclaiming design perfection can be dangerous. However, these ten golf courses in their current form come as close to achieving architectural absoluteness thanks to a melding of strategic complexity, walk-in-the-park beauty, experiential purity and an overall sense of design permanence.

5 tips to help you NOT screw up your family vacation

Family vacations can be wonderful events (especially after being cooped up for the last 12 months!) that will give you and your children memories that last a lifetime. However, they can also be a stress-filled roller coaster of unexpected hurdles that test the limits of your patience, to say nothing of your bank account. The […]

How to Travel With a Big Group and Not Go Crazy

From decadent bro-downs to wholesome trips with family, more people are traveling in groups. Here’s how to ensure the result is harmony—not warfare.

Want to lose weight? Head to a theme park

Trekking around theme parks can burn as many calories as a 10k run

Geno's Favorite Theme Park Doesn't Exist

The admission cost of free fits my budget. Parking is a breeze. Google Maps may not help you find it. But you'll have a blast at Fake Theme Park.

What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?

While most parents said they would report a ride operator who appeared impaired by alcohol or drugs, less than half said they would report a ride operator who used a cellphone while operating a ride.

12 Things You Can Get for Free at Theme Parks

Theme parks visits are big on fun and thrills, but between ticket prices, meals, and those sought-after souvenirs, they can also go heavy on the wallet. Still, there are freebies to be had at the parks, you just need to know where to look.

Can you complete the names of these classic amusement parks?

How much does it cost to visit America's most popular tourist attractions?

Fortunately, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to visit some of the most popular U.S. attractions.

The Benefits of Family Time at Local Amusement Parks

A family visit to your local amusement park or carousel offers more than just a fun time for kids: It helps child development and strengthens the parent-child bond.

Watch this over-the-top dog become a tourist attraction

Why visit a boring tourist attraction when you can instead meet this dog?

Who Is Responsible for these Terrible Amusement Park Accidents?

Amusement park accidents can be devastating and cause serious injuries. Know who is responsible for the accident, and what to do if you are injured.

Are Amusement Parks as Safe as You Think?

If government regulators can shut down restaurants and roads for construction flaws, they must be able to do the same to amusement parks, right?

13 Things You Didn’t Know About the World’s Greatest Tourist Attractions

Think you know the most popular tourist attractions inside and out? Discover the hidden and unbelievable secrets behind these destinations.

Can't Afford To Go to A Theme Park? No Problem!

This is how to inexpensively get a workout and let you kid experience a roller coaster!