Se oaeet =pash (NAPSA)—No place in the country makes cooling down during a hot summer day more fun or exciting than “America’s Largest i. - sae sia= A Sei Waterpark,” Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Water enthusiasts from around the world are treated to more than 70 acres of water activities including 36 waterslides, two large wave pools and five million gallons of water, all set in the midst of the Midwest’s number one travel destination. “With the largest variety of water activities in the country, from spectacular children’s water play areas to the thrilling excitement of our extremeslides, Noah’s Ark is truly the premier destina- tion for water enthusiasts of all ages,’ said Tim Gantz, co-owner of Noah’s Ark Waterpark. New for 2002 is “StingRay,” a slide named for its resemblance to the sleek sea creature. Just like a half-pipe used in snowboarding— minus the snow—stingRaythrills riders as they ride single, double or even triple on inner tubes up and down the steep sloped walls. And keeping in true Noah’s Ark style, the park has added two of the new slides to make it even easier to experience the fun. “Our visitors have come to expect something new and differ- ent with each new season, and every year our family growsa little, just like theirs,” said Gantz. “We think StingRay will appeal to a wide variety of ages and we ex- pect it to be a very popularride.” Family fun is the nameof the game at Noah’s Ark, and no water- park in the country offers more ways for families to play together. “Congo Bongo,” one of the park’s most popular family raft rides, takes five people on a thrilling ride that fills the air with laughter and screams as it twists and turns for Visitors at the nation’s largest waterpark, Noah’s Ark Waterpark In Wisconsin Dells, enjoy “Dark Voyage,” one of the park’s darkrides. 700 feet before splashing down in the pool below. Five hundred feet of speed awaits riders on “Kowabunga,” a multiple-person tube ride that includes three drop-offs. Families looking for the ultimate way to get wet in a hurry can climb aboard the 20-passenger “Flash Flood” for a 50-foot plunge into the splashdown pool. As much fun to watch asit is to ride, guests can also stand on the bridge tra- versing the Flash Flood splash pool for a drenching encounter with a 50-foot tall wave. When it comes to extreme fun, nothing gets the blood pumping and the adrenaline rushing better than the Noah’s Ark lineup of extreme rides. On one of the newest rides, “Point of No Return,” riders lie back and hold on to their suits as they take to the Midwest’s tallest dueling waterslides. The ride is 10 stories up, five seconds down and guaranteed to quicken the pulse. Noah’s dark rides are also popular with thrill seekers. Screams of fun echo through the dark twists and turns of “Black Thunder”’—four speed slides packed full of special effects and waterfalls. Those who dare to take a “Dark Voyage” will swiftly glide down the pitch-black shoot in a large inner tube. This summer, Noah’s Ark is making it even easier, and more affordable, to enjoy all the waterpark fun. Unlimited-use season passes are available for only $79. Visitors just coming for the day pay $26.99 and they can extend the fun with a “Double-Splash Pass” adding a second dayat halfprice. Park goers can also get a 10 percent discount for tickets purchased online at www.noahsark waterpark.com. For more information about Noah’s Ark Waterpark e Visit www.noahsarkwaterpark.com Call (608) 254-6351 For lodging information visit www.dellstlamingo.com
