Tag Archives: Opening Day

04.21.2026

Kennywood Opening Day 2026 Vlog | New Updates + First Day Crowds

Happy Opening Day Kennywood Park 2026 It's this mile-marker moment in time where we are invited to stop, look back at where we started, contemplate all we've been through, and then celebrate the here and now. (Yep, that probably sounds like a Hallmark card, but that's honestly where I am in this moment in time.) Today is Derrick and I's 16th wedding anniversary - which I'm not sure is entirely possible, since we're only 25 years old? But regardless, the math says we got married 16 years ago today. I know I've called Derrick my rock before, but he still is. And that's honestly the best, most descriptive word I can use to accurately describe him. And he's really good at it. And I love him for it. In fact, I love him more today, than I did last year, than I did 16 years ago. Happy anniversary, Derk - cheers to the next 16+ years!

Opening day at Kennywood always feels like the start of summer for us. We spent the first day of the 2026 season exploring the park, checking out what’s new, and soaking in the energy of opening day crowds as everything comes back to life! Since I was also at media day just a week prior,...

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04.22.2024

2024 Opening Day at Kennywood Park | The Adventuring Abbeys Vlog

2024 Opening Day at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh PA

The 2024 Roller Coaster Riding Season has officially ARRIVED!(And everyone cheers!) This past weekend, our homepark: Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, PA opened for the 2024 season! (Their 126th year of operation – isn’t that amazing?!) And, you know we couldn’t miss opening day!It was fabulous in absolutely every way (except for the wind, without the...

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Hi! I'm Kara!

Welcome to my blog!

I am a full time engagement & wedding photographer based in Irwin, PA & I love to write!

I blog about 3 main topics:

•the beautiful love stories that I capture with my camera

•our adventures visiting different amusement parks for my husband's YouTube channel

•and the every day, crazy life as a family of 4.

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