Roller coasters are designed to give riders the illusion of danger. While they can certainly make you feel in the moment like something terrible might happen, the attractions are designed with ...

I have been phobic about roller coasters since I was 4 when my dad took me on the Galaxi in Seattle Center's Fun Forest. I wailed the entire ride, especially as the coaster lurched up the "Chain Lift ...

JACKSON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- It was an explosive end for a record-setting roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Twp., New Jersey, on Friday morning. Kingda Ka, the world's tallest ...

When it comes to roller coasters, not all states are equal. California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania consistently rank among the top states. Texas is also a contender with the second-highest number ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

If you're looking for a thrill to top off the summer months, a ride on one of the record-breaking roller coasters in the U.S. should do the trick. Roller coasters around the country hold various ...

A marvel of wooden coaster engineering, Twister at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden, packs big thrills into a compact footprint. Nestled along the park’s waterfront, its classic yet innovative design ...

SANDUSKY, Ohio – I wrecked my phone on a roller coaster. I know, I know. Those warning signs exist for a reason. Secure your possessions or leave them with a non-rider. I should have. I should have ...

When it comes to summer excitement, Pennsylvania has a deep bench of amusement park options. This may not surprise anyone who already knew that Pennsylvania amusement parks regularly take home awards ...