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| Saturday, September 22, 2007 Silverwoood is our favorite amusement and waterpark that we've returned to each summer for five years running. It has scary roller coasters and an extensive waterpark to keep my teens entertained, as well as kiddie rides and a magic show for my little one. I have frequently recommended a visit to Silverwood as an alternative to Disneyland. It's a far cheaper alternative for a Northwest traveler and the crowds are never so bad that you can't have fun. Our favorite rides are the two giant wooden rollercoasters (Tremors, which travels underground through the gift shop, and the Timber Terror), the Thunder Canyon raft ride (where you are guaranteed to get wet), and the new six person waterslide down Avalanche Mountain. Silverwood advice: 1. To avoid crowds, visit during the first weekend at the end of June when school first lets out, mid-week during the summer, or in mid-September. In September, however, the waterpark will be closed. If you must visit during a busy summer weekend, make sure to arrive half an hour early at the gate before the park opens - for at least an hour the rides won't be too crowded, spend the busy afternoon at the waterpark, which can handle big crowds, and return at dusk when the crowd lightens. 2. The food in Silverwood is of very poor quality - even in their sit down restaurants. Bring a picnic, leave it in the car, and plan to take an afternoon break outside the park. Some picnic tables are provided by the parking lot. 3. You can buy discount tickets in advance at Costco. However, these tickets disappear about mid-August. The one time we visited in September, I purchased some discount tickets from an individual over Craigslist.org. These turned out to be discount tickets meant for employees. I worried that I had wasted my money, but at the gate we were not questioned about them. The juggler pictured here below seems to be on the permanent staff. We've seen him each of these last five years, and he is quite funny and talented. Silverwood Theme Park http://www.SilverwoodThemePark.com by Bob Kelly http://www.BobsPacificBeachHouse.com |
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