Dan and Kitty Claws had a blast this morning at Fox 2 in St. Louis, talking about our Happy Halloween Weekends. Actually, Dan did all the talking … Here's the…
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A different kind of “air time” for Voyage
You know what "air time" is, right? That "tickle in my tummy" sensation when you're riding a great roller coaster. Our Voyage has more air time than any other wooden…
Read More »Sure hope those dummies used sunscreen!
When it was time for Dan to take his first ride on Mammoth, he invited a few friends to come along. Here's a video of the full ride: How warm…
Read More »Danticipation
There's nothing like it. Working on a new ride for two years or more. And then it's finally time to ride. After, of course, the State Ride Inspectors give us…
Read More »Dan and Chad take a walk by The Voyage
We love our Voyage. It's been voted the #1 Wooden Coaster on the Planet since it was one year old. This year is Voyage's seventh season. (Gosh, and it seems…
Read More »Switched at birth?
There are many upsides to working at a family-owned business. …because you, well, work for a family. I never cease to appreciate the good-naturedness of the Koch family members. They…
Read More »A chilly perspective
Dan’s like a kid in a candy shop when he stops by the Mammoth construction site. He just can’t help himself. This morning, he dragged his mom along with him….
Read More »Dan gets the “boot”
Are you one of those people who easily takes on another’s accent? It has something to do with empathy levels, I think. Or maybe it’s just fun. I remember, years…
Read More »Mr. Dan’s (and Nathan’s) Wild Ride
I won’t lie. Transitioning from a career in buttoned-up, corporate TV news to the world of coasters and khaki shorts has been one wild “voyage.” My first few weeks here…
Read More »Back on track
Our president, Dan Koch, is fond of saying, "the train is ready to leave the station!" when he talks excitedly about the new season starting up in just a few…
Read More »Speaking in the House
Last week, Mrs. Koch and Dan accompanied our marketing director to the Statehouse for some meetings with elected officials. When they peeked in to see the goings-on in the House,…
Read More »For 2011: It’s Children and Comfort
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for … the answer to the question “What’s new for 2011?” Our president, Dan Koch, and his wonderful mom, Pat, have the answers. For…
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