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Welcome to the We Were Inverted Blog. Here you will be able to find a wide variety of article types. You’ll find everything from trip reports with the Flight Crew, editorials, reviews, and feature articles such as my well-received, “Phoenix & the Path it Blazed for Wooden Coaster Relocation,” where I worked with Knoebels and enthusiasts from numerous Facebook groups.
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Hersheypark – Catching Up for a Few Hours of Fun
Chance, Aaron, & their friend, Mike, visit Hersheypark on Saturday, September 11. Having the evening free, I caught up with them for a few hours.
CAG Report – August 2021 Recap
August 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
Six Flags America – Dalila’s Day
My niece, Dalila, and I visit Six Flags America with fellow crew members, Sam & Kaylee. We hit a variety of rides & Dalila even braves Superman!
Hersheypark – Coasters by Day, Baseball by Night
Sam, Renee, & I go to Hersheypark for a day of coasters before heading to Reading for a minor league baseball game at First Energy Field.
Hersheypark – Carol’s National Coaster Day Celebration
Sam treats her mom, Carol, to a day at Hersheypark to celebrate her birthday on Monday, August 16 – National Roller Coaster Day.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 5 – Carowinds: Day 2
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 5, features Day 2 at Carowinds.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 4 – Carowinds: Day 1
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 4, features Day 1 at Carowinds.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 3 – Family Kingdom
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 3, features Family Kingdom.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 2 – Funplex: Myrtle Beach
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 2, features Funplex: Myrtle Beach.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 1 – Pavilion Park
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 1, features Pavilion Park.
Q&A: Canobie Coaster, Pt. 2 – The Creator
Mike of Canobie Coaster, gives us a glimpse creating his YouTube channel, Canobie Coaster. Find out how where his dedication came from & so much more.
Howard County Fair – A Non-Dueling Dragon
Seeing yellow coaster track from the highway while passing the Howard County Fairgrounds, there was no way I was going home without the credit.
Adventure Park USA – A Westbound Trip
I guess the saying, “Third time’s the charm,” is true as Greg finally gets his Wild West Express credit on our third visit to Adventure Park USA in 2 years.
Q&A: Canobie Coaster, Pt. 1 – The Enthusiast
Mike of Canobie Coaster, gives us a glimpse into how he became a roller coaster & Canobie Lake enthusiast in Part 1 of his 2-part interview.
Dutch Wonderland – Kids for a Day
Sometimes it’s just good to let loose, have some innocent fun, & appreciate why we fell in love with amusement parks as kids.
Six Flags America – Wet Not Wild
After heavy rains fall in the region, I run down to Six Flags America for 4 hours to snag some rides & see fellow crew member, Kaylee.
CAG Report – July 2021 Recap
July 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
The Chocolatier – Full-Service Dining in Hersheypark’s Chocolatetown
Sam & I took a break during our latest visit to Hersheypark to finally try Chocolatetown’s newest addition, The Chocolatier.
Hersheypark – Rides, Restaurant, & the Zoo Too
Sam asks me to head up to Hersheypark again & of course, I say yes. We hit some rides, eat at the Chocolatier, & visit Zoo America.
Fun Land of Fredericksburg – Kaylee’s Turn
A trip to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens Williamsburg just doesn’t feel right without a stop at Fun Land of Fredericksburg.
Kings Dominion – A Day of Appreciation & Thrills
Members of the Facebook groups, Coaster Appreciation Society & Thrill Maxx come together for a Friday visit to Kings Dominion.
Hersheypark – Storm Runner Eases Sam’s Skyrush Sadness
Sam & I visit Hersheypark for the first time since her favorite, Skyrush, went down earlier this month. Thankfully, Storm Runner filled the void.
Modern Take on Influential Coasters of My Childhood – Black Diamond
My modern take look at Knoebel’s Black Diamond, which was recently featured in my “Influential Coasters of My Childhood” series as Golden Nugget.
Dorney Park – We Were Inverted & We Were Wet
Sam & I head back up to Dorney Park so she can claim Possessed credit. We rode all the major coasters, but also got soaked on 3 water rides.