Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho has been a cornerstone in family entertainment since the late 80s. Over the years, it's expanded to what it is today, a Mecca for people that love roller coasters. Then add to that a giant water park.

Now there's a big change ahead, at least in ownership.

According to Seattletimes.com,

‘ Founded in 1988 by Gary Norton and operated by his family since then, Silverwood and its attached Boulder Beach water park will be operated by the Georgia-based Herschend going forward.

Parent company Silverwood Inc. and Herschend have signed “an exclusive term sheet” and announced the acquisition in a news release Wednesday .’

The new owner Herschend Currently has over 40 family-oriented entertainment properties under its wing including t

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