Daytona Beach Rollercoaster Derails, Two plummet to the Ground, Six Hospitalized

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Daytona Beach Rollercoaster Derails, Two plummet to the Ground, Six Hospitalized

A roller-coaster ride at the boardwalk in Daytona Beach derailed on Thursday night sending six people to the hospital just hours after it was inspected by a Florida state agency. Two of the six people taken to the hospital fell 34-feet to the ground after the de-railing on Thursday night. Two others were rescued as they dangled […]

Boardwalk-Alutiiq Word of the Week-September 13

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Boardwalk-Alutiiq Word of the Week-September 13

Kuingwik – Boardwalk Kuingwigmi kuingtut. – They are walking on the boardwalk (walking place). The Alutiiq word for boardwalk–kuingwik–translates as walking place. Boardwalks are a common feature in Alutiiq villages. Ouzinkie is known for its scenic boardwalks, pathways that that skirt the shore of the community, wind through large spruce trees, and provide scenic views […]