I finally sat and read this thread. The first post by BeemerBoy, who also started this topic, was one of the best I've read.
"The Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm was not only the first heavily themed log flume...And, for my money, it has yet to be equaled." (Electerik)
I couldn't agree more. In fact, I enjoy Knott's flume more than Splash Mountain. My first ride on it was in Summer 1969 before the theming inside was completed. (Not sure why they opened it before the scenery was done, but...whatever.)
Eric