A longtime MRF veteran was recently tapped by a U.S. composite rail tie manufacturer to lead business development. He describes his strategies to help ensure mixed plastics found a domestic home amid the wider market turmoil.
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Every so often, Jim Saxe will sit in the middle of Putt-Putt FunHouse and close his eyes. If he does not hear screaming and laughter, he knows he is doing something wrong.
Fortunately, the business is always filled with the joyful cries of children and their families.
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Daytona Lagoon raised $6,807 during a Christmas in July fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club Volusia/Flagler Counties. From July 22 through 25, Daytona Lagoon promoted Christmas in July, which was a reduced waterpark admission from $29.99 to $12.50 per ticket and a two-hour family entertainment center wristband for $12.50, normally priced $28.99. The Boys and Girls Club received one dollar from each ticket sold.
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Summer’s barreling right along, isn’t it? Our calendars are all probably looking pretty robust right about now. However, we likely have some free time – or even just hours – that we’re looking to fill with adventure. Add this underrated water and adventure park in Missouri, where everyone in the family will find something fun to do, to your must-do list this summer.
Fill up the gas tank, pack all of your swimming gear, and then set off for Hydro Adventures, an underrated water and adventure park in Poplar Bluff.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Float along with the dive-in movie series this summer next to Daytona Beach.
Here is what you need to know before making your trip to Daytona Lagoon:
Daytona Lagoon is an outdoor water park just steps away from the white sands of Daytona Beach. On site, they have a wave pool, lazy river, water slides, along with games, and a go kart track.
China’s ban on imported plastic waste has put many U.S. companies in a bind. Given that globally more than 90% of plastic becomes waste, finding an optimal way to get rid of it other than landfilling has been difficult. IntegriCo (Sarepta, LA), a manufacturer of composite railway products, is one company rising to the challenge to reduce the amount of waste plastics in the United States.
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Forty years ago, the Bay Area Putt-Putt FunHouse in on what was NASA Road 1 Webster began as a 54-hole miniature golf course with snow cone and popcorn machines.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Make a splash this Father's Day without emptying your pocket.
Daytona Lagoon is offering free general admission to its water park for fathers on Sunday with the purchase of one water park ticket at regular price, which is $29.99. The attraction will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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All parents know what it’s like trying to pull off a good family vacation.
After planning, traveling, keeping track of luggage and children, and dealing with squabbles and untimely bathroom needs, if you return intact with everyone still mostly on speaking terms, you’re likely to consider it a success.
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NORMAN, Okla. – Even though the state is dealing with a bit of spring weather, a local fun park is already celebrating the summer months.
Andy Alligator’s Fun Park and Water Park is opening its doors this Saturday for the start of the summer season, and guests will be treated to a couple of new attractions.
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POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. —Poplar Putters Mini Golf and Tailpipe Alley Go-Karts at Hydro Adventures open this weekend for the 2019 season, and as Hydro Adventures is preparing the waterpark to open on May 18, General Manager Barrett Byers announces the launch of the Safe Swimmer Promise and shares six water safety tips in conjunction with May’s National Water Safety Month.
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WASHINGTON (ABC7) — More than twenty thousand children have been impacted by the loss of a parent killed in the line of duty. Leaving families with financial strain and questions about their future.
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Temperatures are rising and people are making their way to pools, water parks and natural bodies of water.
Officials at Hydro Adventures water park are preparing for opening day.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Educators can enjoy Daytona Lagoon free of charge May 4 and 5 with proof of employment as part of Teacher Appreciation Weekend.
The free water park daily admission ticket is a $29.99 value and includes two new thrill slides, Kraken’s Revenge and Shaka Halfpipe.
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By Jim Abbott
Posted Apr 26, 2019 at 2:49 PMUpdated Apr 26, 2019 at 4:02 PM
DAYTONA BEACH — Gray skies were threatening rain when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood arrived Friday morning to take the ceremonial first plunge on two new water slides at Daytona Lagoon.
“I did my rain dance this morning,” Chitwood announced. “So everything will be OK.”
And the sun ultimately did shine on the grand opening celebration for Kraken’s Revenge and the Shaka Halfpipe, new additions to the family-friendly water park that officially debut in time for summer crowds..
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood celebrated the grand opening of two new water slides at the Daytona Lagoon water park on Friday.
Sheriff Chitwood was one of the first people to ride the two new attractions.
“It’s a blast,” he said after riding Kraken’s Revenge.
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Daytona Lagoon waterpark and family entertainment center will celebrate the official grand opening of two new water slides with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday featuring Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood among the first riders.
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IntegriCo Composites now is offering IntegriTies™, a composite tie produced from landfill-bound recyclable plastics. The ties offer a more environmentally-friendly alternative to wood ties, according to an IntegriCo press release.
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Dion Marketing secured a news story for our client on Fox 35 Orlando’s morning show Good Day Orlando.
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Don’t use new trees—use IntegriTies! IntegriCo Composites (Sarepta, LA) strives to protect the planet by offering a more environmental alternative to wooden railroad ties, called IntegriTies. These composite rail ties are made from landfill-bound recyclable plastics, saving 25,000 trees in 2018, according to the company.
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