(WHTM) – Coasters are the main attraction at most amusement parks but three have stood the test of time: Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Park, Comet at Hersheypark, and Thunderhawk at Dorney Park. These ...

Rhode Island may not have any amusement parks in operation today, but many years ago, the Ocean State was full of them, from Crescent Point to The Enchanted Forest to Rocky Point Amusement Park. Theme ...

Amid the park's 50th anniversary, Adventureland's Tornado has officially joined the list of Roller Coaster Landmarks. The Tornado is one of Adventureland's most iconic rides, so it's fitting to get ...

A roller coaster destination today, Cedar Point first opened as a public beach in 1870. The park in Sandusky, Ohio, opened its first coaster, the Switchback Railway, in 1892. Magnum XL-200, Mean ...

From monorails to virtual reality experiences to wacky mechanical behemoths that subject passengers to extreme forces, amusement parks and theme parks often feature the latest whiz-bang technology.

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 ...

Six Flags America in Bowie, Md., closed permanently on Sunday, Nov. 2. The president of the American Coaster Enthusiasts ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Since Belmont Park first opened to the public in 1925, the historic Mission Beach amusement park and its iconic wooden roller coaster have become synonymous with San Diego’s ...

Six Flags America, an amusement park in Bowie, Maryland, permanently closed its doors after over 50 years of operations.