Pioneering Plains

Life on a roller coaster I’m the Kit Carson County Carousel’s War Horse from Burlington, Colo. We, the carousel’s animals, have endured rejection many times, prolonged suffocation, and theft. But, we have also enjoyed acceptance, restoration, and celebration. Ironically, our company, Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), still makes roller coasters. But, sadly, they no longer make […]

Is Kit Carson County Carousel & Museum real life or fantasy? Picture this: You’re riding a giraffe in a herd of all sorts of animals. The wind is ruffling through your hair while you speed around a track at 12 mph. The theme music swells in the background. Who rides a giraffe? Is this your