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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...

This Is Why We Do Not Trust Carnival Rides At Fairs

Ever been to a fair and think to yourself that some of the rides don't seem all that safe? Check out this video and it will confirm your worst fears.

10 Reasons to have a Roller Skating Birthday Party.

10 reasons to have a roller skating birthday party at orbit skate center.

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.

6 Easy Ways to Get Free Museum Admission

Often, the whole family can visit museums for free.

Perfect Picnic Menu: 50+ Make Ahead Picnic Recipes

What makes the perfect picnic menu? Make ahead picnic recipes, of course! Prepare the perfect picnic with these sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and more!

A Striking Beauty: 10 Eerie Abandoned Bowling Alleys

Alley oops! From lustrous lanes of leisure to the gutters of despair, these 10 eerie abandoned bowling alleys have all gone so quiet you can hear a pin drop.

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

Want to lose weight? Head to a theme park

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

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.

How Well Do You Know "The Great Pumpkin"?

Can you complete the names of these classic amusement parks?

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.

Where Does Your Favorite Celebrity Fall in the Great Pumpkin Spice Debate?

Courtesy Starbucks Pumpkin spice, the once-innocuous ingredient formerly confined to lattes and pumpkin pie, is currently enjoying a peak moment.

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?

Healthy Hearing travel tips: amusement parks

Theme park travel tips for those with hearing loss.

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!