Conneaut Lake Park and the Blue Streak - 10/24/2014

Flying High With A Blue Streak - 8/28/2014

Flying High With A Blue Streak was held at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 and at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa. on Sunday, Aug, 24.. The event was organized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) and the Western New York Coaster Club (WNYCC) which are international non-profit organizations dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters.

Dan Schwartz of Clairton, Pa. soars aboard the Flying Skooters during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Milo Pennock of Chadwicks, N.Y. plays a solo round of miniature golf during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Jason Porta (left) of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Steve Romanchak of Koppel, Pa. take a spin on the Tumble Bug during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Mike Henry of Corapolis, Pa. enjoys a catered meal of spaghetti and salad during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Leonard Adams of Adams Amusements LLC speaks about the work he and his family have done on the Blue Streak roller coaster and for the park itself during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Mike Varga of Fredonia, Pa. enjoys the spooks of the Devil's Den haunted house during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Aaron Maricic of Clairton, Pa. enjoys an special opportunity to ride the Little Dipper roller coaster during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

A train full of ACE and WYNCC members, led by Ricky Cooper (left) and Stephen Peeples, both of Richmond, Va., enjoy some "exclusive ride time" (ERT) aboard the Blue Streak roller coaster during Saturday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Flying High With A Blue Streak was held at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pa. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 and at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa. on Sunday, Aug, 24.. The event was organized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) and the Western New York Coaster Club (WNYCC) which is are international non-profit organizations dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters.

Elan and Steve Smith of Jefferson, Ohio enjoy a morning ride aboard the Comet roller coaster during Sunday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa.

David Hahner III of Pittsburgh, Pa. enjoys the views of Lake Erie from the top of the Ferris Wheel during Sunday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa.

David Altman (right) of Pittsburgh, Pa. presents Paul Nelson, owner and CEO of Waldameer Park & Water World, with an honorary membership to the American Coaster Enthusiasts in celebration of Nelson's 70 years of service to the park and the amusement industry on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Nelson began his work in 1945 at the age of 11 and has been involved with the park ever since. His biggest contribution in recent years has been the park's celebrated wooden roller coaster, Ravine Flyer II.

Bruce Cassi of Evergreen Park, Ill. takes a photo of a passing coaster train during a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Ravine Flyer II roller coaster during Sunday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa.

David Hahner III (left to right), Bill Linkenheimer III, Adam Napotnik and Adam Carlini, all of the Pittsburgh area, are doused in icy water by Erik Frankenstein (top left) of Wexford and Steve Gorman of Waldameer Park as they take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge during Sunday's Flying High With A Blue Streak event at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa.. The Ice Bucket Challenge has been used to raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and has currently generated over $88 million.

(PHOTO COURTESY OF KENNETH RILING)