Any Flintstones Bouncing Over to Metro GR for ThunderHawk?

[metrogrkid 25]

Just was wondering if any of the Flintstone crew heard about the addition of the Vekoma-manufactured steel suspended rollercoaster THUNDERHAWK being built at Michigan's Adventure (MIA) for this coming summer 2008? This should make the "giant" 90-minute trip from Flint over to the Metro Triplex (GR-Muskegon-Holland) a little more worthwhile.

This 2-min/20-sec ride, at 2,200 feet long and 105 feet in height and featuring five inversions and speeds nearing 55-mph, will hopefully initiate the image of MIA being a true "thrill ride" park and will hopefully also bring MIA's attendance to 700,000+ visitors this year.

We're hoping that because of downtown GR's position as the Muskegon-bound pass-through from eastern-, northern- and southern-originating traffic at US-131 and I-196 and its close proximity to US-131 and I-96, that it could become an ideal spot to "land" after a day out at MIA for a "night in the city".

Here's some current construction pics (courtesy of MIA and MIABlogOnline):

[EastCourtStreet 0]

Not me, I am not a fan of GR and would rather spend the extra hour an d drive to Ceadar Point.

Just was wondering if any of the Flintstone crew heard about the addition of the Vekoma-manufactured steel suspended rollercoaster THUNDERHAWK being built at Michigan's Adventure (MIA) for this coming summer 2008? This should make the "giant" 90-minute trip from Flint over to the Metro Triplex (GR-Muskegon-Holland) a little more worthwhile.

This 2-min/20-sec ride, at 2,200 feet long and 105 feet in height and featuring five inversions and speeds nearing 55-mph, will hopefully initiate the image of MIA being a true "thrill ride" park and will hopefully also bring MIA's attendance to 700,000+ visitors this year.

We're hoping that because of downtown GR's position as the Muskegon-bound pass-through from eastern-, northern- and southern-originating traffic at US-131 and I-196 and its close proximity to US-131 and I-96, that it could become an ideal spot to "land" after a day out at MIA for a "night in the city".

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[metrogrkid 25]

THUNDERHAWK IS IN OPERATION!

Point of View Video from Muskegon Chronicle:

Thunderhawk First Ride POV Video

Point of View Video from WZZM TV's Take Five Show w/ Stephanie Webb:

Thunderhawk Media Day Rides POV Video