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The “largest traveling Ferris wheel in North America,” the SkyGazer, debuts. It towers 155 feet above the fairgrounds, and riders take in views of more than 15 miles from its

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The “largest traveling Ferris wheel in North America,” the SkyGazer, debuts. It towers 155 feet above the fairgrounds, and riders take in views of more than 15 miles from its

The “largest traveling Ferris wheel in North America,” the SkyGazer, debuts. It towers 155 feet above the fairgrounds, and riders take in views of more than 15 miles from its peak.

This story was published on Sep 28, 2025

Tess Allen

Tess Allen is an assistant editor at Our State.