Mike Brant

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Mike Brant

If you're scratching your head on this one, you're not alone. Essentially, if you owe child support in New Jersey, you're not allowed to purchase a fishing license. Yes, this is an actual bill in New Jersey. If you're behind on your child support, you cannot obtain a permit to fish. It's just that simple. I know, it seems completely random. What in the world does fishing have to do with child support? Were there studies on this that show a link between dead-beat fathers to the joys of fishing?

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Mike Brant

We're officially past Memorial Day, and the summer season is now underway. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, New Jerseyans will be hitting the road and looking for that new adventure. Or, will they? Despite the summer season being big for travel, there's a trend happening this year that, in all honestly, is pretty alarming. It may not, however, be that apparent on the surface. Let's start with the national trends, which, yes, includes New Jersey.

1 week ago | kidotalkradio.com | Mike Brant |Michelle Heart

Summer may not officially arrive in Idaho until Friday, June 20 but thousands of Idahoans are already in that summer state of mind! With many Idaho schools already on summer break, you might already be planning routes for an epic summer road trip!READ MORE: Idaho's 15 Deadliest Roads Since 2008Maybe a quick trip to Lagoon in Farmington, Utah? While there’s no new coaster at the park this summer, the park officially opened three new rides over Memorial Day Weekend.

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Mike Brant |Curt St. John |Samm Adams

Road trip season is officially here, and if you're anything like me, you've probably already got some routes mapped out in your head. Maybe a quick trip to the Dells for some waterpark fun, or hit up Valleyfair for a day of roller coasters? (Speaking of which, have you seen the New Thrills That Await at Valleyfair This Summer? Or perhaps you're looking for a chill weekend escape up north or a romantic dinner at a nearby winery.

1 week ago | wobm.com | Mike Brant

The unofficial start of summer is here! What better way to cool off than with a classic NJ waterpark? Mountain CreekMountain Creek WaterparkAs much as I fear the old Action Park stories, I would be all in on Mountain Creek. The water park in Vernon, NJ is sliding into summer, literally, in the coolest way June 20. Mountain Creek WaterparkThat’s because two legendary rides are coming back. Say hello (again) to the Tarzan Swings and also Cannonball Falls.