Every year, it seems like amusement parks are continuously taking their rides to the next level. From the dinosaur-themed, unbelievably fast Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando, which ...

As roller coasters go, Busch Gardens’ new InvadR won’t be the tallest or fastest, but it’s aiming for the sweet spot between too tame and terrifying. The park’s first wooden coaster will bump along ...

It's also the world’s first launching wood coaster, the theme park said. — -- It's time to scream "Hello, Dollywood." The Tennessee theme park announced it is set to debut in March 2016 what it ...

DENVER — A legendary wooden roller coaster at Denver's biggest amusement park has opened for the first time this year. Elitch Gardens announced its "Twister III: Storm Chaser" wooden roller coaster ...

The origins of roller coasters can be traced back primarily to Russian ice slides in the 17th century. The idea of an elevated track-based ride evolved throughout Europe, but the modern conception of ...

ELYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania roller coaster has been named the best in the world at a national award ceremony. Knoebels says its Phoenix wooden coaster was named number one in the world for ...

ATHOL, Idaho — Silverwood's 'Tremors' roller coaster re-opened to the public Saturday, May 31, after closing the ride for construction since February of this year. The roller coaster first opened in ...

Ask any Chicagoan who was lucky enough to be there, and they’ll tell you all about the joys of Riverview Park, the former amusement park at the corner of Belmont and Western. The park opened in 1904 ...

A Virginia man rides all 1,069 roller coasters in the U.S. Rick Mathews finished his final ride in Texas last week. Next, he plans to conquer every wooden coaster worldwide. LEESBURG, Va. - A Virginia ...

It’s almost time for the last dance for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The final chance to board Universal Studios theme park’s 16-year-old roller coaster will be Sunday. We had to travel, figuratively, ...