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vALLEYFAIR & cOMO tOWN
​2019 Midwest Trip, Part 7

The final part of the Midwest Trip, with stops to visit Valleyfair for coasters like Renegade and Wild Thing, and then a quick run to Como Town for one last coaster credit before heading home.

wASHINGTON sTATE fAIR uPDATE
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A little bit of a departure from the normal Coasting with Culture routine as there's a bit of progress on the WildCat being moved on the fairgrounds of the Washington State Fair partially into the spot where Rainier Rush ran, which is being removed from the park.

Corkscrew at Valleyfair
Just the Coasters

Corkscrew is a custom designed looping coaster from Arrow Dynamics at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota. In many ways, this coaster feels like it was inspired by it's cousin of the same name at Valleyfair's sister park, Cedar Point.

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Charlestown Navy Yard
2017 Northeast Trip, Part 1

The start of an extended weekend in the Northeast, beginning in Boston with a visit to the Charlestown Navy Yard, home of the historic USS Constitution.

A British Columbia Coaster Run
Short Adventures

Gary takes a day trip to Canada to visit Playland for a legendary coaster for it's role in a movie, and an incredible wooden coaster. Then it's on to Cultus Lake Adventure Park for what may be the best looking small parks anywhere!

A Morning in Nassau
2020 Disney Dream Wedding & More, Part 4

As the Dream arrives to Nassau in the Bahamas, Gary goes for a morning stroll through town before the wedding.

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Carowinds
Chorlotte, North Carolina, USA

Sitting on the border of the two states called Carolina, Carowinds. The park was conceived to be part of a full resort upon opening, and has since become one of the premier amusement parks of the Southeast, with some of the most popular coasters in operation, some of which have the rare distinction of crossing state lines!

Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Known as "America's Roller Coast", Cedar Point has been one of the most popular amusement parks not just in North America, but the World. Sitting on the shores of Lake Eire since 1870, it boasts one of the largest coaster collections in the world, and it often a bucket list location for coaster enthusiasts.

Oaks Amusement Park
Portland, Oregon, USA

A tradition for the Rose City since 1905, this classic park offers a variety of rides and an old-school roller rink on the banks of the Willamette River, Take a look at how you can add to your visit to the city that prides itself on being weird.

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