GREAT AMERICA

Author's Note: Having fun with friends is a fun thing to do in the summertime, especially in a fun place like Great America.

The creak of the tracks as we went up, we were shaking starting to wonder if we’d make it back down in one piece. Finally we came to a jolting stop, peering over the entire park, the suspense was building. I figured it was a little late to decide I wanted to get down. My friend and I looked at each other as if to say our final goodbyes as the ride races down the tracks. Going to Great America with a best friend promises much excitement and thrills.

My friend and I did make it down alive from the rollercoaster; I can now see why they call it Raging Bull. Although my friend and I were scared to death we loved every second of it, once we got off she asked if we could go on it again. If it weren’t for the miraculous growth of the line since the last time we went on we would’ve rode it again. If you go on Raging Bull at Great America you will have a lot of fun.  While basking in the excitement of Great America we didn’t forget to notice one of the most horrifically terrifying rides at the park, Super Man.

Sam and I quickly made our way across the park to Super Man. We were able to drag my dad along with us; most parents would pass up the opportunity to go on Super Man, but not my dad. Although most children would be focusing on watching their dad see all the people looping around them but I was focusing on my sisters face when she saw all the screaming people. It was the first time she’d ever worked up the courage to even step near Super Man. With her face slowly growing greener and greener even her friend couldn’t wipe the fear off her face. We were almost next and I could tell that it wouldn’t be pretty.

We finally got all the buckles fastened and all the straps tight enough that they were squeezing out my insides. The row consisted of me, Sam my best friend, and my dad. In front of us were my sister and her friend Brianna, as the seats went back and we were facing the ground like every time you ride it the shock of your body resting on a little pole sets in. Your body starts to react in panic as you try to push yourself up and hold on for dear life. As we were in the air my dad was trying to be funny by screaming it’s a bird it’s a plane it’s me. I shot him a look, but I was soon distracted by my friends face on the ride it was hilarious, I was glad I took my best friend along. Once we got off the ride my legs were wobbling, but we survived so it was okay.

We spent the rest of the day going on so many rides, we went on water log and raft rides, we were soaked. We also went on more rollercoaster’s, although they were a little less terrifying they were just as fun.  My friend and I had a blast; it was one of the best days in my summer vacation. By the end of the day we were exhausted and all four of us fell asleep during the ride home. It seemed like all four of us awoke at the same time, when we were pulling into my sisters’ friends’ driveway. Next stop was my friend’s house, and then the day would sadly come to an end.

We had so much fun that day, I was so glad I brought Sam with me it wouldn’t be the same without a best friend there by your side. The best way to have thrills and excitement is to go to Great America with a best friend.