Cedar Point Frontier Trail Article– July 29, 1973

It's been a while since I've been to Cedar Point.

Why? Besides the fact that I'm getting a little long in the tooth to be riding roller coasters, the last time I was there, I just felt that the park had changed too much for my taste. I missed the Cedar Point of my youth, when my family's annual visit there was often the highlight of summer during the 1960s and early 70s.

But my disappointment is to be expected. Cedar Point is constantly evolving, striving to provide the kind of modern thrills and excitement that the younger guests enjoy. So the park isn't going to maintain an older ride or attraction strictly out of nostalgia to make the over-60s crowd happy. It's out with the old and in with the new – both rides and guests.

And with the park admission price reaching astronomical highs, it's more economical for families to purchase a season pass and go several times during the summer. I know several people at work who do just that.

Anyway, fifty years ago, the Frontier Trail (connecting the main park and Frontier Town) was still relatively new, and the subject of the article below. It appeared in the Sunday Journal back on July 29, 1973 and pointed out the (ugh) educational aspects of the Trail.

I remember walking the trail to get to Frontier Town as sort of a breather from the rides, not very exciting but a chance to cool off in the shade. I'd probably enjoy it a lot more now, and I'm glad it's still part of the Cedar Point experience.

Vintage souvenir currently on eBay

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To read a really well-written history and description of the Frontier Trail circa 2014, with excellent photos, follow this link to James Koehl's article on the Theme Park Insider website. And this link leads to some past and current photos of the Trail on ThemeParkArchive.com.

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