THE BEST AMUSEMENT PARKS IN AMERICA (THAT AREN’T DISNEY) THE RIDE OF YOUR L I F E
on nostalgia, with bumper cars, wooden coasters, and a classic carousel among an array of other attractions.
Summertime means family vacations, and few places offer as much family fun as your classic amusement park. When it comes to amusement parks, a few big names come to mind, but many of us would rather avoid the high prices and long lines found at the home of a certain mouse. Luckily, there are countless amusement parks all across this great nation! Consider some of these for your family’s vacation destination: Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio Found on every thrill-seeker’s to-do list, Cedar Point has been dubbed the “roller coaster capital of the world.” Cedar Point is home to 17 current and former world record-holding roller coasters, including the Valravn, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster. Even if roller coasters aren’t your thing, guests can enjoy other thrill rides, family rides, attractions, and several kid sections throughout the park. Knoebels, Elysburg, Pennsylvania Knoebels is the park for families on a budget, offering free parking and admittance — guests just pay for any food or rides they enjoy during their stay. While everyone else is busy scrambling for the “latest and greatest,” Knoebels prides itself
Schlitterbahn Water Park, New Braunfels, Texas In the heat of summer, sometimes we just want to take a swim. Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels, Texas, is the answer! Amusement Today’s “Best Water Park” for 15 years, Schlitterbahn encompasses 65 acres of amazing fun. Along with the classic waterslides, wave pools, and floating rivers, guest can also spend a long day surfing, enjoying refreshments in a heated pool, and riding an uphill water coaster. Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California Don’t let its age fool you — one of America’s oldest amusement parks has no problem keeping up with the expectations of today’s guests. Packed full of thrill rides and roller coasters, family rides and 4-D experiences, live entertainment, a full ghost town, and some of the best dining you’ll find at any amusement park, Knott’s Berry Farm knows how to have fun. You can even grab a jar of famous Knott’s jam before you head out! If you’re ready for roller coasters, one-of-a-kind attractions, delicious food, or are just looking to create new memories with your family, you really can’t go wrong with an amusement park. Just hold tight and have fun!
SURPRISES, SUSPENSE, AND SNORKELING KELLY CHARD — WHAT CAN CHANGE IN 7 YEARS?
Kelly Chard is the youngest of five kids, and her whole family has been seeing Dr. Monticciolo for years. After getting her degree in health service administration at the University of Central Florida, Kelly enrolled in the dental hygiene program at St. Petersburg College before coming to work at the office in 2010. “It was nice to work among so many familiar faces,” Kelly says, recalling her early days as a hygienist. “I knew a lot of people from when I was a patient, so it made the experience more comfortable, especially since this was my first job out of
the way. While this is Kelly’s first pregnancy, this won’t be her first child — she’s been a mom to her stepson, Devon, for several years now. If you’re wondering about names or the gender of the new baby, don’t ask us. Kelly has decided to keep everyone in suspense, herself included.
“We want it to be a surprise. We have a list of names we like, but we won’t know until the due date.”
Speaking of which, the new baby is due on Devon’s birthday, but luckily, he doesn’t mind sharing the date — he’s just excited to have a sibling! Devon’s certainly going to have a lot of things to teach his new brother or sister. Kelly’s family shares a love of the outdoors, and if they’re not headed up north to camp, you can bet they’re kayaking or snorkeling. Kelly brings a fun spirit of adventure with her every day, and we’re truly lucky to have her around. Thanks for everything, Kelly. We can’t wait to meet the new baby!
school. I stayed at the office until Dr. Monticciolo moved to a new location, but I really loved working with him and the rest of team. When he opened his new office, I was happy to come back to work here!” A lot can change in seven years, and we don’t just mean the new office. Kelly is now married to her husband, Jarod, and they have a new baby on
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