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 ...

For a few minutes of pure, unfiltered, scream-out-loud fun, nothing beats a ride on a roller coaster. We’ve rounded up the world’s most exhilarating rides, from old-school wooden wonders to towering ...

What keeps roller coasters on the track and riders safely in their seats? This video explains roller coaster safety, the evolution of coaster design, and how ride mechanisms function. Trump 'very ...

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 ...

Described as the tallest, fastest and longest tilt coaster in North America, Siren's Curse features a 90-degree first drop unlike anything else offered at Cedar Point. But how does it actually work?

SANDUSKY, Ohio — With the track construction now complete, Cedar Point has started testing its new Siren's Curse roller coaster-- and the Sandusky amusement park just released the first official video ...

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 ...

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 ...

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