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Sometimes, the thrills in life aren’t just about amusement parks – sometimes, it’s about being a part of history.
So when they announced the new, $6.4 billion eastern span of the Bay Bridge was to open ahead of schedule, late last night – I charged up the GoPro and jumped into the Escape:
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September 3, 2013 | Categories: General Travel | Tags: #baybridge , bay bridge , bay bridge open , driving the new span , eastern span , go pro , gopro , great american thrills , hero2 , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , new bay bridge , san francisco oakland bay bridge , sas , signature span | Comments Off on The New Bay Bridge
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We’re hoping that by choosing this park, we just might bring summer back this year…it’s freezing in the Bay Area right now!
Well, you know it from it’s catchy jingle or if you ever drove through the Central Valley on the way to Yosemite or Sonora…
That’s right! We’re going back to the “famous” MANTECA WATERSLIDES!
(SKIP to 2:40 for the good stuff…)
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August 6, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , Bay Area , California , californias gold , central valley , defunct park , great american thrills , Huell Howser , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , ktvu , lost amusement park , lost parks of northern california , manteca , manteca waterslides , nicholas laschkewitsch , Nor Cal , northern california , summer , summer fun , the next huell howser , waterpark , waterslide , waterslides , woody and friends | Comments Off on Our Next Lost Park…
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If you haven’t already, check me out on the “This Week in Photo” podcast! We’ll discuss photo composition, the impetus for me getting into photography…and of course, nausea.
Enjoy, everyone!
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Learn more about Frederick’s work at: www.thisweekinphoto.com
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July 27, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks , General Travel , Theme Parks | Tags: 110 camera , agfa , borrowlenses , borrowlenses.com , canon , cedar fair , d4 , Frederick van Johnson , great america , great american thrills , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , lens , lenses , nikon , Olympus , photography , roller coasters , six flags , This week in photo | Comments Off on Featured on “This Week in Photo” Podcast!
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If you haven’t already, check out our preview for the second installment of the “Lost Parks of Northern California.”
Do you know the way to San Jose – and it’s first amusement park?
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July 16, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , baseball , coast league , defunct parks , defunct rides , district 3 downtown san jose , district three , great american thrills , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , luna park , nicholas laschkewitsch , prune pickers , sam liccardo , san jose , theme park review , tv production | Comments Off on Lost Parks Episode 2 Debuts This Friday!
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It’s finally here!
Episode 2 of the “Lost Parks” series is in the bucket and ready for release. So until the actual episode debuts, check out this quick preview of San Jose’s OTHER long lost amusement park – LUNA PARK!
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July 14, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park review , destination america , discovery channel , great american thrills , Huell Howser , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , lost parks , new host , new tv concept , nicholas laschkewitsch , norcal , northern california , television production , the next huell howser , theme park review , travel channel | Comments Off on Lost Parks of Northern California – Episode 2 Preview
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Need a break at work today? Then come along for quite possibly the SLOWEST point of view (POV) video that you will ever see of any amusement park ride on Earth – here’s the complete ride cycle for the 200 foot tall Star Tower at California’s Great America. That being said, you’ll see all of the major attractions of the park in action – a rare feat to capture in just one ride!
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June 4, 2013 | Categories: Amusement Parks , Television Production | Tags: amusement park , amusement park review , california's great america , go pro , gopro , great america , great american thrills , Intamin , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , observation tower , point of view , POV , relaxing , roller coaster pov , star tower , theme park , theme park review , tower | Comments Off on Star Tower POV (Point of View) Video
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With Gold Striker now officially open to the public at California’s Great America – enjoy this on-ride video of myself and “Lost Parks” Producer, Nicholas Laschkewitsch (who is also the ACE NorCal Asst. Regional Rep) taking in a ride.
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June 2, 2013 | Categories: Television Production , Theme Parks | Tags: 49ers , American , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , California , california's great america , cedar fair , coaster , forty niners , gold striker , golden age , Great , great america , great american thrills , Huell Howser , is gold striker open at great america? , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , New , new coaster , new host , point of view video , POV , review , ride review , roller coaster , san francisco 49ers , san jose , santa clara , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrills , tv , twister , wooden coaster , wooden roller coaster , woodie | Comments Off on Gold Striker Video – Rider Reactions
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KGO 810 AM here in the Bay Area interviewed me this past Friday on the “Lost Parks” series. Hopefully, it’s the start of people discovering my little series!
For those who missed it – check it out!
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March 31, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: 810 , ACE , adventure , airport , am , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , Bay Area , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historian , historical , history , host , internet , interview , Intro , introduction , investigative , kgo , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , living , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , promotion , radio , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San Francisco Bay Area , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , staycation , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , travel , United States (Country) , waste , wind | Comments Off on KGO Interview
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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you, episode one of, “The Lost Parks of Northern California,” featuring San Mateo’s “Pacific City.”
Be sure to like our video, comment on it, subscribe to our channel and share with your friends! We’re on Facebook , Google+ and Twitter !
You can also follow the American Coaster Enthusiasts (my partner on this journey) at www.ACEonline.org or www.ACEnorcal.org
Enjoy!
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March 29, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , airport , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , Bay Area , burlingame , California , coaster enthusiasts , coyote point , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historian , historical , history , host , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , living , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , pacific , pacific city , poo , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20′s , Roller Coaster (Industry) , San Francisco Bay Area , San francisco International Airport , san mateo , series , SFO , spirit , staycation , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , travel , United States (Country) , waste , wind | Comments Off on Lost Parks, Episode 1 – San Mateo’s “Pacific City”
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This has been a long time coming – but I’m proud to introduce the first in a series of videos on the lost amusement parks of Northern California.
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Enjoy, everyone!
January 20, 2013 | Categories: Lost Parks , Television Production | Tags: ACE , adventure , American , american coaster enthusiasts , amusement park , amusement park review , amusement parks , ass , being human , California , coaster enthusiasts , damage , demolition , destruction , economy , fire , flamer , fun , Great , great american , great american thrills , historical , history , host , Huell Howser , human being , human spirit , hurricane , hurricane sandy , internet , Intro , introduction , investigative , kris rowberry , kristopher rowberry , Lost , lost park , lost parks , New , new talent , nicholas laschkewitsch , nick laschkewitsch , norcal , northern , northern california , Opening , overcoming , presenter , production , raze , razing , roaring 20's , Roller Coaster (Industry) , series , spirit , storm surge , talent , television concept , television production , theme park , theme park review , theme parks , thrill , thrills , United States (Country) | Comments Off on Introducing the “Lost Parks” series!
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Come experience the entire media day festivities for Six Flags’ newest thrill ride! Includes after-ride analysis, point of view video (POV) and even a Drew Carey laugh impersonation!
June 30, 2012 | Categories: Amusement Parks , Television Production , Theme Parks | Tags: "Six Flags (Organization)" "Roller Coaster (Industry)" , "Superman (Fictional Character)" ride , launching , LSM , roller coaster , roller coasters , six flags , ultimate flight , Vallejo | 2 Comments
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Great American Thrills was invited out to sample the BRAND NEW thrill ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Superman, Ultimate Flight!
As you can tell from the uncontrollable laughing at the end – it’s that much fun, folks! Get out to Vallejo (probably really early to avoid the line) and get on this coaster!
June 29, 2012 | Categories: Amusement Parks , Television Production , Theme Parks | Tags: "Flight (Character Power) , California , Discovery Kingdom , fun , host , kris rowberry , launch , launching , new talent , roller coaster , roller coasters , six flags , staycation , Superman , theme park , theme park overload , theme park review , theme parks , thrill ride , thrill rides , ultimate flight , Vallejo | 1 Comment
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