Ep 2. Appalachian Splashin'

In Season 9, Episode 2 of "Xtreme Waterparks," viewers are taken deep into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains where they will witness the most thrilling rides and slides that Mother Nature has to offer. The episode is appropriately titled "Appalachian Splashin'" and showcases some of the most adventurous and scenic water parks in the region.

The first stop on this water-filled journey is at a park called Splash Country, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Here, viewers are treated to a ride down the River Rush, a water coaster that takes riders on a 70-foot climb before plunging down two steep drops, making the ride incredibly exhilarating.

Next, the episode takes viewers to the Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where they see the Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom's Aqua Racer. The Aqua Racer is the park's longest water slide and stands at a whopping six stories tall. It takes riders on a wild, high-speed journey down a twisting slide that lasts around 22 seconds. The thrill-seekers among the viewers are sure to be impressed with this ride.

The third location visited in the episode is the White Water Rafting Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Facilities here are not exactly a water park but the center is home to the world's largest artificial whitewater river. Here, viewers will marvel at the Olympic-style rapids that offer the most challenging and exhilarating rafting and kayaking experience.

Then, the episode takes viewers to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, to ride the Tropical Plunge, an extreme water slide precisely designed to provide a thrilling experience. After climbing a 133-foot tower, riders will experience a nerve-wracking 70-degree drop before racing down the slide at an incredible 40 miles per hour.

From there, the episode moves to the deep south where viewers are introduced to the Splish Splash Water Park in Calverton, New York. This park is home to the massive Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror, where guests go on a five-story ride through total darkness. With intense turns, twists, and drops, this ride is challenging and is sure to surprise even the most daring water park enthusiasts.

The episode ends at the Dollywood's Splash Country in Tennessee, where viewers are treated to a ride on the Downbound Float Trip. This attraction offers a relaxing, but still fun and adventurous, river tubing experience and provides an excellent way to round out the adventure-packed episode.

The "Appalachian Splashin'" episode of Xtreme Waterparks showcases some of the most thrilling water rides around the Appalachian Mountains. Viewers are sure to enjoy the sights and sounds of these spectacular water parks and the adrenaline rush of these heart-pumping water rides. This episode's perfect for those looking for a water-filled adventure vacation experience.