Recreation NewsRecreation news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Landmark Big Dipper attracts tentative buyer- June 17, 2008 Geauga Lake built its first roller coaster, The Big Dipper, in 1925. Today, it's one of the oldest roller coasters in the country.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/landmark-big-dipper-attracts-tentative-bu... Vail Resorts to purchase Colorado Mountain Express- June 17, 2008 Vail Resorts announced today that it has entered into an agreement with East West Resort Transportation Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of East West Partners, to acquire the airport shuttle business, Colorado ...http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/vail-resorts-to-purchase-colorado-mountai... Great Adventure to showcase surf reggae sounds of Saltwater Allstars- June 17, 2008 The surf reggae sounds of Saltwater Allstars will take audiences on a tropical ride when the local group performs Saturday at Six Flags Great Adventure.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/great-adventure-to-showcase-surf-reggae-s... Six Flags reduces debt by $130 million- June 15, 2008 Six Flags Inc., the second-largest U.S. amusement-park chain, reduced its debt by about $130 million and lowered annual cash interest through a bond-exchange offer to extend maturities.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/six-flags-reduces-debt-by-130-million?fro... Dorney Park owner expects good season- June 14, 2008 Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., which owns Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom among other venues, reported flat early season results Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/dorney-park-owner-expects-good-season?fro... Chrysler, Six Flags Go For a Ride- June 13, 2008 June 11, 2008 By Steve Miller A new alliance between Chrysler and Six Flags Theme Parks will allow the automaker to showcase its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles to fun-loving park-goers this summer.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/chrysler-six-flags-go-for-a-ride?fromrss=... Luxemburg's Zeitler competes in Jr. NBA skills nationals- June 11, 2008 It did seem like magic when Luxemburg's Jake Zeitler went to Orlando, Fla., in May to compete in national finals of the Junior NBA and Junior WNBA Skills Challenge.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/luxemburgs-zeitler-competes-in-jr-nba-ski... Cedar Fair sees flat results so far- June 10, 2008 Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. said attendance and revenues at its parks through June 1 were relatively unchanged compared to the like period a year ago.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/cedar-fair-sees-flat-results-so-far?fromr... Jensen takes Intrawest helm; new president named- June 10, 2008 Intrawest officials this week announced the hiring of a company president who will initially be responsible for the planning, development and operation of the company's real-estate holdings.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/jensen-takes-intrawest-helm-new-president... Affordable housing complex in Vail decides to limit capacity- June 8, 2008 A decision limiting how many people can live in Vail's largest affordable-housing complex could cut into housing stock for Vail Resorts workers.http://www.topix.net/business/recreation/2008/06/affordable-housing-complex-in-vail-decide... |