USA TODAY: Cool Off: 12 best outdoor water park rides

Posted by: Pam Renteria, July 5, 2017

By: Arthur Levine

Massiv Monster Blaster at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Galveston, Texas

The family that operates the Schlitterbahn chain of water parks invented the uphill water coaster, which uses water jets to propel rafts uphill, and debuted the first one at its flagship location in New Braunfels, Texas. In 2016, it opened Massiv Monster Blaster, the world’s tallest water coaster. Starting at a height of nearly 82 feet, the ride blasts passengers through a series of turns and airtime-filled hills.

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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a 26-acre oasis of thrilling waterpark adventures. Located just outside Houston on historic Galveston Island, the park features more than 33 attractions. The waterpark is home to the award-winning World’s Tallest Water Coaster, MASSIV, and the next generation, award-winning Transportainment® river system that combines three unique rivers into one endless floating adventure. The Blastenhoff, Surfenburg, and Wasserfest areas incorporate state-of-the-art water adventures including; two racing uphill water coasters, the World’s Tallest Water Coaster, a wave pool, water slides, kids’ activity areas, whitewater rapids, heated pools, and the Boogie Bahn surf ride.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark Fact Sheet

Download the complete 2017 Schlitterbahn Waterparks Press Kit here.