Newest Lost Parks Episode Debuts – Frontier Village in San Jose

These are the days I look forward to the most. After several months of blood, sweat and tears, we are finally ready to pull back the curtain on our latest “Lost Parks of Northern California” – presenting San Jose’s beloved Frontier Village.
Be sure to LIKE and SHARE the video with all your friends, family and favorite television networks and personalities – let’s make this the biggest Lost Parks episode EVER, TOGETHER!
January 30, 2015 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, Allen Weitzel, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, californias gold, defunct park, frontier village, great america, great american thrills, history, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, local history, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, Marriott's, marriott's great america, nicholas laschkewitsch, norcal, san jose, theme park, walt disney, Zoe Zukin | 7 Comments
San Mateo County History Museum Presentation a Success

For everyone who attended my “Lost Parks” history presentation at the San Mateo County History Museum last weekend – an immense THANK YOU is in order!
Over 60 of you attended the event (which was a VERY large crowd for these sorts of events, according to the museum staff). And the feedback we received was universally positive. If you’ve never been to this museum – the building itself is a piece of art, in addition to all of the exhibits!
If you missed the event – don’t despair – we’re already working on a video of the presentation, so you can attend “virtually.”
Remember, you can always help support Great American Thrills™ by liking and sharing our updates with your favorite cable channels social media pages – or just tell your friends about the work we’re doing!
October 30, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks, Television Production | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, frontier village, great american thrills, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, manteca waterslides, Nor Cal, norcal, northern california, pacific city, public speaker, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, speaker series, thank you, the next huell howser | Comments Off on San Mateo County History Museum Presentation a Success
San Mateo County History Museum Presentation Tomorrow

Don’t forget!
Tomorrow afternoon is my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County Museum.
The presentation starts promptly at 1:00pm – don’t be late!
Learn more here: http://www.historysmc.org/main.php?page=docket
October 25, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, presentation, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on San Mateo County History Museum Presentation Tomorrow
“Lost Parks” featured in the San Francisco Examiner!

No, it’s not a broken record you’re hearing – I really am featured in / on a major news outlet for the second time this week!
This time, it’s the San Francisco Examiner, who were very kind to promote my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County History Museum.
Let’s hope to keep this remarkable streak alive and continue to build awareness for the brand – feel free to share Great American Thrills with all your friends, family and favorite television stations / networks!
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October 24, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks, Theme Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, coyote point, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, mike rowe, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, poo, presentation, san francisco chronicle, san francisco examiner, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, san mateo history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on “Lost Parks” featured in the San Francisco Examiner!
History Museum Presentation This Saturday

Planning your weekend already? Don’t forget about my “Lost Parks” presentation at the San Mateo County History Museum at 1:00pm this Saturday.
Join me as I take you back in time to five different defunct amusement parks from the greater Bay Area, as well as explain why our history is so important to preserve. In addition, you’ll see how you can still experience pieces of these long gone parks in our modern world. See you there!
Learn more, here: http://www.historysmc.org/main.php?page=docket
October 21, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Lost Parks | Tags: #lostparks, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park review, California, california history, frontier village, great american thrills, history, history presentation, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, lost parks of northern california, luna park, manteca waterslides, Nor Cal, norcal, pacific city, playland, playland-at-the-beach, presentation, san mateo county, san mateo county history museum, the next huell howser, theme park review | Comments Off on History Museum Presentation This Saturday
Connecting with our Past

I’m always fascinated and shocked when we go out into the field how many people have such fond amusement park memories.
I shouldn’t be so surprised – yet are built for fun after all – but I think we all sometimes forget that we need a little fun in our lives.
Sometimes, it just takes a guy with a camera, microphone and bright light to remind us of all the good times.
June 23, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks, Television Production | Tags: amusement park review, Bay Area, defunct parks, frontier village, great american thrills, Huell Howser, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, luna park, new tv concept, new tv show, san jose, television concept, the next huell howser, theme park review, WGA | Comments Off on Connecting with our Past
“Won’t You Come and Play With Us?”
Longtime residents of the South Bay remember this park by a much different theme.
Howdy, partner! Can you name this ‘dem here lost amusement park of San Jose, CA?
We’re hoping to have the video completed for this park by July (fingers crossed!)
March 10, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks, Television Production | Tags: ACE, adventure, American, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, amusement parks, California, coaster enthusiasts, demolition, destruction, economy, edenvale garden park, fire, frontier, frontier village, fun, Great, great american, great american thrills, historical, history, host, human spirit, internet, Intro, introduction, investigative, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, Lost, lost park, lost parks, monterey highway, New, new talent, nicholas laschkewitsch, nick laschkewitsch, norcal, northern, northern california, presenter, production, raze, razing, Roller Coaster (Industry), san jose, series, south bay, talent, television concept, television production, theme park, theme park review, theme parks, thrill, thrills, United States (Country) | 2 Comments