adventure - n. an exciting or dangerous experience

get your kicks - expression have fun

opportunity - n. an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done: chance

immortalize - v. to cause (someone or something) to be remembered forever

decommission - v.  to officially stop using (a ship, weapon, dam, etc.) : to remove (something) from service

abandoned - adj. left by the owner

gratifying - adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction

fast-paced - adj. happening very quickly

thrive - v. to grow or develop successfully; to succeed