I May Be The Only BISMAN Person Who Hasn't Been To Raging Rivers?

I'm actually rather embarrassed to admit this. I may be the only Bismarck Mandan area person who's NEVER been to Raging Rivers Waterpark. The very popular waterpark is usually jam-packed on hot summer days. I get to admire it from the interstate on the way to and from work every day. Hours of operation currently are 12 noon to 8 pm (through July 31st).

Although I'm not a big pool person (I can't swim), I do love the thrills of roller coasters. Some of those slides look pretty sick. I've been admiring them from Expressway. I'm not much of a swimmer, I could probably doggy paddle myself to safety if I fell out of a boat close enough to shore. Maybe? However, who doesn't love a dip into a swimming pool on a hot summer day?

Pretty sure I'll have to make it a point to finally check it out this year. Raging Rivers Waterpark is located at 2600 46th Avenue southeast Mandan, North Dakota. 58554. A quick glance at their Facebook page, and I see they have had a few promotions so far this year including a "Father's Day Event", "Longest Day of the Year", and this weekend a"McQuades Event", and over the 4th an "Independence Day" event.

If you would like to buy tickets ahead of time for Raging Rivers Waterpark, you can do so online HERE!

Here's a little sample of all the summertime fun at Raging Rivers Waterpark. Just in case you're like me, and have never been? Kind of reminds me of the waterpark in the movie "Grown Ups?!"

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