Photo TR: Carowinds, WV and more!

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

This year, I've had many new experiences(don't be a perv) and I've also revisited some things that I haven't done in a while. I figured I would share some of these experiences with you guys since It's winter break and I'm really bored. =\ I planned on posting this a month or so ago and then my hard drive just died. I want to mention I'm a little rusty at Trip Reports. I've done a couple on other sites and that's about it. So I hope you enjoy!

I'll add photos every day so here's my plan for now:

12-20-10 - Pipestem State park (pg.1)
12-21-10 - Carowinds (pg.1)
12-22-10 - Pigeon Forge,TN (pg.1)
12-23-10 - West Virginia State Fair (pg.2)
12-24-10 - Bridge Day (pg.2)
12-25-10 - A quick review of Scarowinds and a very wintry ending! (pg.2)

Alright, first off is Pipestem State Park in Pipestem, WV. This part is more of me showing off my home state a little because maybe It will convince you we aren't just filled with rednecks? Because we're filled with mountains too. But anyway, This is a little park In south West Virginia with some amazing views of the Appalachian Mountains. It offers a bunch of...recreational stuff too but I don't care enough to mention that stuff. It's easy to guess what's offered. There is a tramway, crappy mini golf course, hotel, gift shop and a few places to eat though. I would recommend a visit. It's maybe a 20-25 minute drive from I-77 so you aren't going too far off. Anyway... on to the pictures!!

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

And now for part 2! I should have just included Carowinds with the one yesterday but anyway, here it is!

So as I mentioned before, this is supposed to be about some of my "new experiences." Well,at carowinds, that would be the Intimidator. I don't get to go to many theme parks so I don't really have all that many credits if you're surprised that i didn't have that before Intimidator. I'm a little embarrassed by me being a coaster enthusiast and all with not many credits but oh well, it will change eventually. Okay...back on topic. So, you have all probably seen a lot of photos like these this year so there's nothing too exciting about this report. I lost some of the other photos when my computer broke so here's what's left. I promise a more exciting reports in the next few days. I hope you enjoy this one anyway.

[The_Mad_HatterWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

Are you using film? I really love your pictures--have a great feel to them. Makes your photos very unique from the average pictures.

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

These pictures from Carowinds were film. I don't like taking the chance of getting my digital camera wet on some of the water rides so I get a disposable one and get a picture CD made.

[GwaziBSRider1Have I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

I really enjoy these pictures, especially since some of them are from my home state! When I took my only trip to Carowinds in 2009, I didn't care too much for the place. I felt that Afterburn was okay, but the woodies definitely were the best. However, Ricochet will hold a small spot in my heart because it was my 100th roller coaster.

[DarkStitch626Over obsessive disney disorder]

Very nice pictures, I am glad you had fun at Carowinds and your other ventures look equally fun!.

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

Thanks Guys! More to come soon! Actually like... in the next hour or so,lol.

[palmerleeberryDonkeys are my way of life!]

Well, I'm intrigue about your photo tour, especially on Carowinds since I didn't get a chance to go there last season.
But I did go to a little park outside Huntington, West Virginia called "Camden Park" in which I enjoyed. Although the park was small, it did have a bunch of great rides including a decent log flume, an exciting "Big Dipper" coaster, an even fun-riding "Little Dipper" coaster (I loved it so much I rode it five times), and a great minature golf course to relax in between rides.

Too bad this park isn't on your photo tour, but I felt it needs some recognition as a good small park. After all, as sclisso said

This part is more of me showing off my home state a little because maybe It will convince you we aren't just filled with rednecks?

"Are you done yet? I miss you in bed.

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

Yeah, I wish I could go there sometime although it pretty small. I live in the southern part of the state so Camden is like 2 hours away. I do plan on going eventually though. I have a few friends that go to Marshall University and I plan on visiting them sometime, so hopefully I can pop into the park and snap some photos and ride a few things. If I do I'll post it on here if it still exists by then.

[sclissoShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

Part 3!!
This part includes my trip to Pigeon Forge,TN and the surrounding areas. When I document trips, I take pictures of EVERYTHING, so I have some photos of the trip to Tennessee and then while we were there. I included a few pictures of our cabin, Black Light Circus Mini Golf, Professor Hackers mini golf, The Titianic Museum, Dollywood, Helicopter tour,and whatever else I encountered while I was there. Hope you enjoy!