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Chapin Baseball Coach Accused of Mistreating Players

Allegations of mistreatment of players, both physical and mental, have been levied against Chapin High School baseball coach Scott McLeod.

How this high-tech batting cage is getting kids involved in STEM

The team at SAS is hoping to get more kids involved in STEM by incorporating data with their Batting Lab, where kids get a new understanding of science, technology, engineering and math through baseball and softball. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports for TODAY.

Who Is Responsible for these Terrible Amusement Park Accidents?

Amusement park accidents can be devastating and cause serious injuries. Know who is responsible for the accident, and what to do if you are injured.

Are Amusement Parks as Safe as You Think?

If government regulators can shut down restaurants and roads for construction flaws, they must be able to do the same to amusement parks, right?

What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?

While most parents said they would report a ride operator who appeared impaired by alcohol or drugs, less than half said they would report a ride operator who used a cellphone while operating a ride.

Top 10 Amusement Park Injuries That Are Less Than Amusing

For most areas of the country, winter is a time of shutting down, holding up, and trying to keep warm. If you live in one of these areas and have an amusement park, chances are its doors are closed…

Is Dollywood a Theme Park or an Amusement Park?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:<br>What did the theme park say to the amusement park?<br>What’s THEME-atter with you?!?!?<br>Okay, so maybe that was a pretty poor attempt at a ‘dad joke’ but one that may be relevant to our topic for this blog—theme park vs. amusement park. I never considered the difference between the

This Startup Is Building Tiny Amusement Parks for Grown-Ups

“We are not your most typical nerds. We’re not pencil pads and lab coats, but games and lasers.”

Why Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild Amusement Parks Are Going Cashless

The parks will accept a number of other cashless payment options.

The Benefits of Family Time at Local Amusement Parks

A family visit to your local amusement park or carousel offers more than just a fun time for kids: It helps child development and strengthens the parent-child bond.

Real Risks at Amusement Park Not Rollercoasters, Study Finds

Carousels Hurt More Kids Than Bigger, Faster Rides

Do You Love Amusement Parks but Hate Being Sweaty the Whole Time?

Try one of these water rides instead of sweating in line for another 100-foot roller coaster.

Healthy Hearing travel tips: amusement parks

Theme park travel tips for those with hearing loss.

Would you take a trip to this amusement park on offshore oil platforms?

A recently announced tourism undertaking adds a tourism twist to traditional oil and gas...

Do You Remember These Long Gone Maine Amusement Parks?

While these parks are gone, they are not forgotten

Can you complete the names of these classic amusement parks?

Build Your Own Amusement Park And We'll Reveal Your Inner Age

3 Reasons Why Rafting is Better than an Amusement Park

It's real fun! Get outdoors, beat the crowds and see for yourself why whitewater rafting is a better summer activity than going to an amusement park.