I am always amazed when students bring in their vacation pictures to share with the (photo) class and the % that are of their posed family, with or without the minivan and dog, in front of a sign. Sigh. So here is my "brilliant" idea for a money making new style theme park. Somewhere in the middle of the country where the land is cheap - I'm thinking MO - just off the interstate, we build a theme park. Lots of billboard advertising. Large free parking lot. Free water spigots. Free shaded picnic tables. Pets allowed. Perhaps a small conv. store/garage - mechanic on duty. Some food stands. Most of the profit will come from burgers, popcorn and soda. Low admission to the theme park - say $5. a family. Theme park consists of a nice paved walkway with plenty of rest benches scattered along the way. Leads you up to large signs (reproductions of the real signs) that you can pose the family in front of. Welcome to the Everglades. You are entering the Mark Twain Forest. Please enjoy the Grand Canon. You are standing on the Continental Divide. Death Valley. ETC. Each sign is placed along the path so that you can get your shot without seeing the other signs. One pleasant low key afternoon and you have many pictures to impress all of your friend with when you get back home. Gene
