Knoebels Amusement Resort may need to make more room on their award shelf. The Elysburg amusement park has once more taken home new accolades from the Golden Ticket Awards, published by Amusement ...

Diehard roller coaster fans will travel the world in search of bigger and better thrills and spills. Luckily for them, new rides are opening all the time as theme parks try to outdo each other by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

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 ...

Blair County’s Leap-the-Dips roller coaster is one of a kind, say fans of the 123-year-old wooden ride. “I heard it once said that it was like a rolling sofa, and I would have to agree with that,” ...

They may not be going to a chocolate factory, but two Connecticut amusement parks just scored "Golden Tickets" for having two of the top roller coasters in the world. Lake Compounce in Bristol and ...