Geyser Falls is a themed water park just northwest of Meridian, MS in Choctaw. Our Frugal Family Travelers enjoy visiting this park when traveling through Mississippi to the mountains. Sure we have Blue Bayou in Baton Rouge, LA and Gulf Islands in Gulfport, Ms., however, on a smaller scale, Geyser Falls reminds us of something Disney would create. When entering the park visitors pass through geysers and streams before entering the main portion of the park with the slides. Visitors will find an environment well landscaped and an amazing lazy river which traverses through concrete carved walls to resemble something one would find among the geysers in Yellowstone National Park. The park has numerous slides, a nice water area for smaller kids, a wave pool and a beautiful sandy beach attached to a chlorinated pool, complete with cabanas and bridges. This tropical area is beautiful! Although, not as large as some other water parks, the beautiful environment and friendly staff make Geyser Falls an overall great experience!
Geyser Falls often offers special discounts but you need to check before you leave home so you can bring the required items for the discount. While were were visiting, the park was offering discounted admission for any student with an "A" on on his/her report card. It was a $15 discount PER child! A discount of $5 was also offered for anyone who brought in a Pepsi product. However, this offer could not be combined with the one provided for the report card grade but the adults were able to take advantage of the Pepsi discount. These offers made the trip very reasonable for our Frugal Family Travelers.
Cost:
Check the prices and current offers on the web-site. Call to find out what incentives and discounts are being offered by checking the pricing link. Perhaps they are offering something similar to what was mentioned above. Carefully read the disclaimer on the discount as the discounts we utilized were not available on Saturdays.
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If you are looking for a "Splash of Fun" this summer, you and your Frugal Family Travelers may want to consider packing the beach bag and heading to Mississippi to beat the southern heat. Located in Flint Creek State Park, Splash of Fun Water Park has been around for quite a while but was previously known to locals as "Water Town". However, those who plan a visit here will not find the same park they remember from the past, as it has been transformed by the new owners. "Splash of Fun" retains all of the classic slides of the orignal (updated and refurbished) including the white water tubing experience using water from the lake. However, a fully chlorinated water area, miniature golf course and other slides have been added for additional fun! Again, one of the unique features of the orignal park retained by the new owners is the use of the adjacent lake to supply water for the tubing slide! It was our favorite slide at the park and reminded us of Disney's River Country! The park is especially good for younger travelers as parents can see all slides and walkways from the bottom pool. The park was staffed with many lifeguards and felt extremely well supervised. Park staff also mentioned that weekdays have fewer visitors. Our Frugal Family Travelers never had to stand in a line when we visited on a Monday afternoon! We had a great day and know once the park is fully "transformed" it will provide even more excitement for your Frugal Family Travelers.
Cost: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday $13.50 over 42"
Friday -Saturday $18.50 over 42"
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. $9.50 under 42"
Friday -Saturday $13.50 under 42" Kids 3 and under Free
Spectator Pass $4.50.
Tips: No outside food or drink may be brought into the facility. The park has a snack bar with a variety of things to eat as well as ice cream. Consider packing a lunch and enjoying a picnic in one of the numerous picknic areas available in Flint Creek State Park. You can go in and out of the water park at no charge. The picnic areas are within a 5 minute drive.
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Liberty Lagoon Water Park in Baton Rouge, is a smaller water park with with slides, a lazy river and extensive pool/water playground. Admission is $11.10 (48" and taller), $9.09 (under 48") with ages 1 and under free. All day tube rentals are $1. Combine a this with a visit to some of our other suggestions from the Baton Rouge area and create a weekend adventure not to be forgotten by your Frugal Family Travelers.
Tips:
Bring sunscreen and water. Water fountain is available on site.
Be sure to check the area for letterboxes!! To discover more about letterboxingClick Here to read the information previously posted on our blog.
Note: Liberty Lagoon is open 10-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 12-7 p.m. on Sunday.
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Have you thought about taking your family on a vacation somewhere but do not want to make a long drive or just can't afford an expensive trip this year? If so, consider visiting a state park! Future posts will share more regarding the state park systems available in Louisiana and other states, but today Frugal Family Travelers will highlight the Bogue Chitto State Park located in Franklinton, LA, just north of Covington. Bogue Chitto is one of the newest Louisiana state parks. With great hiking trails leading nature enthusiasts through dense forests, along the banks of a river, by beautiful lakes and through a gorge, it leaves you, at times, feeling as though you are in the mountains! The park also has furnished cabins (each with a screened in back porch, which overlooks the gorge), primitive/RV camping areas, an amazing splash area (complete with a water slide), a beach area, snowball stand, biking trails, equestrian trails and a playground! Tubing/canoeing is available through various local outfitters. However, we suggest caution if attempting this with younger travelers due to the swift current of the river and that it is used by other outdoor enthusiasts with motorized boats.
Recently, our Frugal Family Travelers were feeling a bit cooped up from a bout of rain in our area! In spite of the rain, we decided to brave the elements for a trip to Bogue Chitto. Our hiking adventure began during a light sprinkle but as the afternoon progressed, the sun came out! The rain actually made the trails come alive with wildlife and unique water features not seen during other visits to the park! Our travelers especially enjoyed catching tiny frogs that were littering the trails! The day concluded with a visit to the splash area for sliding and water play before heading back home! Admission to the park is only $2 per person and includes access to all day use areas. Children under 3 and seniors over the age of 62 are FREE! We chose to finally buy an annual pass to the Louisiana State Park and Historic Site system. We can now be admitted to over 25 Louisiana state parks and historic sites for the next year. This is a huge savings if you plan to visit several state parks over the next year.
Tips:
*Pack sunscreen, water, picnic lunch
*Bring a bug box for little travelers
*Wear shoes for hiking
*Pack flip flops or water shoes and bathing suit for splash area
*The gorge trail area is more strenuous with the trails by the river more accessible for all ages
*Consider buying an annual pass to the state park. It is $80 and allows all traveling in your car/van entrance into all Louisiana state parks and historic sites!
*The water slide/splash area is closed on Mondays for maintenance. You may also want to check availability if traveling between October-April.
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*The state park system, in my opinion is one of the best kept secrets! Future posts will share more about the Louisiana state parks and historic sites our Frugal Family Travelers have visited as well as ones in other states!
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The rain can't stop us!
Look at the tiny frogs we found!
Here we go into the gorge!
Examining a geocache we found!
Splasing around!
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