Carver, MA: Edaville USA (includes Thomas the Tank Engine Train & Dinosaurs)

COST: Daily: 2016 range $29.00 – $34.00; check their website for current price HOURS: 2016 Season: May – January 2017 Hours vary; check their website for operating hours of the day you want to visit NOTES: *Parking is free. *Admission covers all rides; the park consists of 3 sections: Edaville … Continue reading

Truckee, CA: Donner Memorial State Park

COST: Day Use: $8.00 (believe this is correct) HOURS: Park Daily: Sunrise – Sunset Visitor Center Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *It is recommended to allow about an hour to see the displays in the visitor’s center. *The Pioneer Monument is … Continue reading

Fort Smith, AR: The Park at West End

COST: Carousel & Ferris Wheel Per Person: $1.00 each HOURS: 2016 Hours end of May – mid August Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. mid August – late October Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: … Continue reading

Morrilton, AR: Petit Jean State Park

COST: I think it is free to enter the park; not sure HOURS: See their website for current hours NOTES: *There is a waterfall & various overlooks & trails. *Petit Jean’s grave is at Stout’s Point. *There are two gift shops in the park. LOCATION: 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Rd … Continue reading

Murfreesboro, AR: Crater of Diamonds State Park

COST: Dig Search Area Ages 13 years & up: $8.00 Ages 6-12 years: $5.00 Ages 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day (except last two weeks of August) Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Last Two Weeks of August Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 … Continue reading