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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

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 […]

6 Easy Ways to Get Free Museum Admission

Often, the whole family can visit museums for free.

A guide to tipping when on vacation

Tipping at a local restaurant is easy. But what about tipping on vacation? The rules may differ depending on where you go. Follow these tip suggestions.

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.

Surprising twists to vending machines

Forget soda and chips. These vending machines spit out weed, shoes, keys and on-the-go bike repair parts.

Which Vending Machine is Right for You

So you've made the decision to get into the lucrative and enjoyable vending machine business. Welcome! Now comes the first important step towards making th

How clever is a vending machine? Very

Now you’d expect us at UKVending to be proud and impressed by our excellent range of vending machines, but have you ever considered just how clever these machines are. Sure, they are handsome and u…

Can you complete the names of these classic amusement parks?

MRO Vending Machines Increase in Popularity

Vending machines are becoming a common sight on the factory floors, only these don't dispense snacks.

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.

The Throw & Grow Vending Machine

Seed bombing might just be the kindest form of graffiti ever created -after all, what could be nicer than throwing a bunch of flower or grass seeds on an otherwise empty plot of land? That's why these seed bomb vending machines, made by Greenaid are so fantastic: Made from a mixture of clay, compost, and seeds, “seedbombs” are becoming an increasingly popular means combating the many forgotten grey spaces we encounter everyday-from sidewalk cracks to vacant lots and parking medians. They can be…

2 a.m. steak craving? There's a meat vending machine for that

It wasn’t long ago that Americans might have scoffed at the idea of a salad vending machine, or a cupcake vending machine (I could still do without the latter). So why not a raw meat vending machine?

Will smart vending machines replace the IT service desk?

Smart vending machines are giving employees instant access to the supplies they need -- when they need it. But will it solve the hardware administrative headaches for IT?