My interest in Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington comes from a variety of sources. As an author writing about Texas politics I'm facisnated by Texans' odd relationship with their past. At times we take our Texas history seriously, at other times...In addition, I first visited Six Flags as a child in 1962. Some evidence remains of this visit. I returned there often as a kid and then teenager. Initially, I went with my parents. Later, I would go almost every year with the Woodland Christian Church youth group. Sometimes my friends and I would venture over ther on our own.
Since moving back to Texas my daughter and I have visited Six Flags every year, usually staying several days in Arlington.