Tag: 1987

Former HP rides
Harry Michelson

The History of Canyon River Rapids in Hersheypark

Canyon River Rapids, opened in 1987 at Hersheypark, was a significant addition following sooperdooperLooper. Costing $4 million, it featured a water ride with 1,700 feet of rapids. Officially closed in 2008, it was replaced by a wave pool and lazy river.

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