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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Even for children, life has its ups and downs, but for a group of gifted students at Grant Middle School, the roller coaster ride ...

As spring gets underway with warmer weather on the way in coming weeks, many Chicago-area residents may already be looking ahead to outdoor activities this summer. Thrill-seekers will have plenty to ...

A thrill ride manufacturer that has designed a 1,000-foot-tall roller coaster that would shatter all height and speed records is looking for a theme park willing and able to build the towering ...

A roller coaster enthusiast who has ridden nearly 500 different coasters shared his top picks in a viral TikTok post, which has garnered 4.6 million views since July 25. Jacob Backall, a 22-year-old ...

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 ...

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 ...