May 13th, 2010 at 6:30PM: Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has delayed the opening of its big splash this year, a water ride called Shoot the Rapids.
Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday.
The ride was scheduled to open for a media preview on Friday, but that event has been canceled, and Cedar Point now says Shoot the Rapids will open on May 29.
Engineering problems are behind the delay. The ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Cedar Point delays opening of new water coaster Shoot the Rapids
May 13th, 2010 at 6:30PM: Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has delayed the opening of its big splash this year, a water ride called Shoot the Rapids.
Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday.
The ride was scheduled to open for a media preview on Friday, but that event has been canceled, and Cedar Point now says Shoot the Rapids will open on May 29.
Engineering problems are behind the delay. The ...A taste of Cleveland: Shopping the historic West Side Market
May 11th, 2010 at 10:00AM: I did not have any idea what I was going to find when I hopped a cab in downtown Cleveland one morning last week and headed to the West Side Market. Sure, the folks charged with marketing Cleveland as a vacation destination said the market was great, but that's their job.
So, I had low expectations. All I was hoping for, frankly, was to find a vendor who was selling a muffin and perhaps some ...Dream bachelor party trip: Watch Major League Baseball from the FanCave
May 10th, 2010 at 5:30PM:
The Cleveland Indians have introduced "the ultimate sports suite" at Progressive Field this baseball season. They call it the FanCave.
The suite above first base offers a pool and ping-pong table, sports-themed furniture, arcade games and six HDTVs.
The best part just might be the private restroom. The Indians change out the toilet paper before each game, ensuring that the roll features ...18 more great spots for hikers
Apr 30th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Most hikers agree: the best way to really learn about a place is to experience it by walking or climbing. It inspired us here at Gadling to take a look in February at the world's best hikes. There were so many great spots, in fact, we decided to follow it up today with 18 more. This collection of treasured, world-class hikes offers a variety of unforgettable experiences, and promises ...16 great farmers' markets
Apr 15th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Farmers' markets are not only a great way to sample a community's natural bounty, they're also a unique setting to experience its culture. While each farmers' market is different, a really good farmers' market brings a sense of community to the cities and municipalities where they operate. Wondering where you can experience some of the freshest produce, tastiest snacks and friendliest people ...Empty auto dealerships mean new attractions for travelers
Dec 29th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Auto dealerships, smacked by the recession, have shut down across the country, but many of those buildings are coming back to life. These large, empty buildings have become restaurants, schools, yoga studios and even art galleries. It's not just empty dealerships – shuttered businesses of all kinds are giving way to new attractions that can add color to any trip. Just down the road from me, ...Winter festivals in the Midwest
Dec 28th, 2009 at 11:30AM: What is it about snow that just makes us want to play in it? A fresh, fluffy layer of snow means snow angels and snowmen, building forts and having snowball fights. And for some people, it also means making really, really big snow sculptures like these found on WebUrbanist.com.
To see some smaller, but no less impressive, snow sculptures in the Midwest, check out one of the area's many winter ...Greyhound travel: The imperfect lover. Reality, the Twilight Zone and being jilted
Dec 22nd, 2009 at 2:00PM: I'm fond of Greyhound bus travel. I like the idea of humanity rolling along on a highway. I like bus people. As one bus ticket seller once told me at the station in Columbus, Ohio as she surveyed the milling about passengers in the waiting area, "If you're hard up and you need money, anyone of these people will help you out."
Bus people have a certain air of resignation and quiet about them. ...Last minute flights may be cheaper than the bus
Dec 10th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Searching for travel deals feels like playing a game show where how to get a winning number is unclear. It's like hunting in a jungle where the frequent hunter has the edge. Timing remains the wild card.
Being flexible and not assuming the outcomes makes the difference between snagging a deal or paying more than you feel happy paying. The one that makes you whine.
Case in point: A friend of mine ...Photo of the Day (11-11-09)
Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:15PM:
On the other end of the badass animal spectrum that Annie described on Monday for is the cow. The happy guy in this bucolic scene was snapped by Bernard-SD in Big Sur, California. If cows in Ohio, where I live, could see where this one munches, they'd be jealous. What a view!
If you have a shot to share, send it our way at Gadling's Flickr photo pool. It might be picked as a Photo of the ...Photo of the day 11.09.09
Nov 9th, 2009 at 7:00PM:
As we close today's "Wild America" theme, I couldn't resist sharing this great shot of American buffalo shot and shared by JasonBechtel. The image was captured at The Wilds, a wildlife conservation area in southern Ohio. True personification of "home on the range," I think!
If you've got some great travel shots you'd love to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We ...The best haunted houses and other haunted jaunts
Oct 8th, 2009 at 6:00PM: What makes a great haunted house? Gothic architecture? Unexpected things that go bump in the night? Chain saws? Thunder and lightening? Screams, shrieks and wails that pierce through fog? Dripping red goo that looks a lot like blood? Cockroaches on walls and mice that scurry across the floor? A hand that comes out of a box to grab you when you pass? How about a severed head surrounded by garnish ...Corn mazes, garden mazes and more via Google Earth
Oct 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/06/corn-mazes-garden-mazes-and-more-via-google-earth/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling';
Once a person has seen a video of Sarah Palin's face in a corn maze, it's hard to imagine what might top it. This Google Earth video "Amazed" has a response. These mazes aren't all corn related, however. Some, like the Hampton Court Maze in London, are hedge ...
It's Halloweekends time at Cedar Point!
Oct 3rd, 2009 at 11:00AM: As a child growing up in the Midwest, Autumn always meant the same traditions. Sundays spent raking the leaves from the yard, visits to cider mills, and an annual October trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio.
Cedar Point. . .in October? Yes! If you live in the Midwest, you probably know that Cedar Point stays open on weekends through November 1. If you didn't know, you'll want to plan a ...Wineries with outdoor music offer perfection: 10 wineries and 9 states
Sep 8th, 2009 at 12:00PM: As I sipped a glass of red wine at Harpersfield Winery in Geneva, Ohio on the last Saturday in August while listening to the Hollywood Slim Band, one of my favorite Ohio-based groups, I thought what a perfect finale evening to the last month of summer. The setting sun that cast its warm glow over the scene--plus the plate of cheese, meats and olives served up with warm bread cinched the thought. ...Labor Day picnics: Make yours memorable. Tips and where to go suggestions
Sep 5th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Katie's post on how to turn a Labor Day barbecue into a multi-cultural affair is a mouth-watering read that gave me the feeling that the sweet Italian sausages I bought for a cook-out could use some jazzing up. Put Katie's read together with tips I picked up this summer during a chat with one of Hip Hostess's event planners, Amber Cleary, and Labor Day could easily be turned into an event to ...Great Lakes Brewing: Saving the planet one beer at a time
Aug 27th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
At a recent farm dinner I attended, a multi-course meal of farm-fresh, organic ingredients was paired with beers from Great Lakes Brewing. As we dined and drank, we were treated to an informal lesson on brewing from owner Pat Conway, who also gave us the lowdown on the many greet initiatives that Great Lakes has undertaken in an effort to be environmentally responsible while producing top-notch ...Drag out summer after Labor Day: 12 ideas
Aug 25th, 2009 at 10:30AM: So what if it's almost the end of August, kids are heading back to school in droves, and Labor Day is almost here?
There are ways to drag out that summer feeling with easy-going, inexpensive travel. Pick places that you haven't been to before to heighten a sense of adventure -- something that summers are made for.
Here are 12 ideas to get you started into dragging out summer--at least until the ...Ohio State Fair just got cheaper
Jul 31st, 2009 at 12:35PM: If you're looking for travel deals, try a state fair. If any state fair is like Ohio's, it's looking for ways to entice people to come by offering discounts and deals, particularly on food.
According to this Toledo Blade article, the "staycation" folks are the ones the Ohio State Fair is courting. As a result, this particular fair is a coupon clipper's dream. Many coupons found on the fair's ...Daycation: Daytrips in northeastern US
Jul 28th, 2009 at 12:30PM: There's "YAYcation" where you say to heck with the economy and go on the trip anyway. On the opposite end, there's a "staycation" where you pretend your yard is somewhere interesting. Then there's Scott's devious suggestion, "liecation."
Here's an option that can be inexpensive but gives the sense of travel. Go on a daycation. In other words--a day trip. This is where you find out what's within ...
