How do roller coasters work? In this in-depth video, we explore the history, physics, and engineering behind roller coasters — from the earliest Russian Mountains and wooden switchback railways to ...

If you’re going to celebrate roller coasters, you’re probably in the right state. National Roller Coaster Day has been observed Aug. 16 for about 40 years, commemorating the date of the 1898 patent on ...

For the Disney thrill-seeker, there is a fantastic variety of roller coasters at Disneyland, from milder coasters to ones ...

Columnist in USA TODAY Network among the first to experience Rapterra, Kings Dominion's newest coaster. The Social Butterfly interviews roller coaster enthusiasts. Rapterra is the world's tallest and ...

There are two kinds of people who like to go to amusement and theme parks. There are those who like to soak up the atmosphere, sample the food, have a drink, and go on a couple of rides. Then there ...

The Beast at Kings Island remains one of the top wooden coasters in the world nearly 50 years after it opened. Mystic Timbers at Kings Island ranked among the top 10 wooden coasters in Amusement Today ...