Day Trip: Dorney Park

Photo by Antoinette Colon

Antoinette Colon, Berks-Mont editor (The Community Connection), recently visited Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown. Read about her adventure in this week's News.

Colon wrote that the drive was only 40 minutes from her house (which is located in the Southern Berks area.) The article she wrote is part of series she is working on about day trips. Since gas prices are going up, a lot of families are resorting to day trips.

I have fond memories of Dorney Park. When I was in middle school, all the grades went there for a trip at the end of each year. I went on my first rollercoaster there. Can't remember the name right now....but I do remember the terrifying Hercules, a wooden roller coaster there. I also enjoyed the ride called Hang Tough or something like that where you are strapped into the ride and flip upside down.

If you have a day trip destination (in the region-Berks County, Philadelphia, etc) you want people to check out, e-mail alcolon@berksmontnews.com or htassmer@berksmontnews.com.