11.   From coaster operators to costumed chickens, the parks are offering a wide variety of openings for folks looking to pick up some extra spending cash.

12.   Hogan said the park offers lower tax rates, quicker permitting processes, substantial savings on utilities and access to an experienced manufacturing work force.

13.   In addition to great surf, the park offers snorkeling, fishing, hiking, picnic tables and bathhouses for swimmers.

14.   Many of the rides at Worlds of Fun are already accessible to disabled people, Keller said, and the park offers a special handbook to its disabled guests.

15.   RV parks offer them an easy routine.

16.   Some parks are offering discounts if you buy tickets in advance from their Web sites, so check before you go.

17.   Still, each lodge clings to a distinct personality, and the parks themselves offer very different experiences.

18.   Some parks offer pool rooms, sewing centers and woodworking shops.

19.   The park also offers campsites and a cafe.

20.   The park still offers glass-bottomed boat rides and has exhibits on endangered species and archaeology.