Outdoors and Adventure

Funland Amusement Park

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Funland at Santa Cruz Beach is California's oldest running amusement park. The feature wooden roller coaster, the Giant Dipper, was designed in 1924 to give riders a thrilling feel of a classic California earthquake.

Maverick's Mad Ride

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Just when you think the ride's over, Maverick hits 70 mph in three seconds.

The Boss of Six Flags

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The Boss wooden coaster has 4 adrenaline-pumping drops and a 570-degree helix.

The Titan and the Xcelerator

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Bert and Andrew recount their adventures on the Titan and the Xcelerator.

Tennessee's Point Park

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Point Park was built to commemorate the Civil War Battle Above the Clouds.

Aquatica's Dolphin Plunge

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Take the plunge surrounded by Commerson's dolphins at Orlando's Aquatica.

Wai'anapanapa State Park

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Enjoy visiting Wai'anapanapa State Park, just don't take a souvenir rock.

Wildwood Thrills in New Jersey

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Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, the Wildwood boardwalk features three acres of rides that include one of the tallest Ferris wheels on the Eastern Seaboard and a dizzying wooden coaster that blasts riders at over 55 mph.

Magnum Coaster at Cedar Point

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Cedar Point is known worldwide as the place for thrills, but even Magnum is a standout coaster in this extreme park. Starting at 205 feet, Magnum sends riders through dark tunnels, stunning peaks, and multiple camelbacks.

New Jersey's Dizzying Nitro

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The Nitro coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey soars to heights of 230 feet and hits G-forces as high as 4.2-- all without ever going upside down. Get a taste of the thrill and terror this extreme ride gives.

Extreme Animal Adventures

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Take a walk on the wild side with the world's biggest reptiles, birds and predatory fish. Here are some of the planet's most extreme animal encounters; they'll turn your vacation into a test of will.

Park Secrets: Private Islands

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Stay in Country Star's Cabin

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Enjoy your stay at Barbara Mandrell's Fontanel, a luxury rental in Nashville.

Colorado's Ranch of Riches

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Aspen's Jigsaw Ranch has some of the nation's finest and priciest lodgings.

Ferrari Time

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Test-drive a racecar at Dream Racing in Las Vegas.

Trapped in Quickmud

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Alone and trapped in quickmud, a man knew he faced certain death.

Sleep in an Eagle's Nest

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Tutka Bay Lodge in Alaska boasts large cabins and fine dining in the mountains.

Sliding in the Wisconsin Dells

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The Wisconsin Dells is home to more than 26 water parks featuring high drops, lazy rivers, and the longest looping water slide in the world. Even the resorts feature indoor water slides and family-friendly activities.