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The Giant Dipper: Mission Beach’s timeless wooden gravity machine
Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as an icon of Belmont Park and ...
Shout-out for the Giant Dipper, Belmont Park, still rolling at 100 in Mission Beach
Folks don't seem to be getting along as much,” the mayor said. “But when you come here, that kind of all washes away, and you ...
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San Diego's iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100
The Giant Dipper in Belmont — along with the park itself — has been through some good, and a lot of bad, times. But after a ...
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Bear-Sized Giant Beavers Once Roamed North America, and They’re Now the Official State Fossil of Minnesota
The large, extinct creatures roamed the Twin Cities area more than 10,000 years ago and could grow to more than 200 pounds ...
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Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park
Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park is ranked #23 out of 31 things to do in San Diego. See pictures and our review of Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park.
Local leaders celebrate Belmont Park's 100th anniversary
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and local leaders attended Belmont Park's centennial celebration Tuesday, honoring the park's 100 ...
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FROM THE VAULT: Remembering Belmont Park's Roller Coaster Marathon
It got extra attention in the late '90s, when a local radio station held a contest to see who could stay on the coaster the longest.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk prioritizes safety with rigorous Cal OSHA inspections
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk collaborates with Cal OSHA to conduct rigorous safety inspections on amusement rides, ensuring ...