(WHTM) — Roller coasters are getting taller, faster, and newer every year. It may look like it can be unsafe. But, in fact, coasters are some of the safest machines in the world. Fun fact: The author ...

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 ...

There are a number of significant differences between the places we call amusement parks and the ones we call theme parks. Both places have fun rides and shows, but because theme parks are strongly ...

If you're a thrill seeker, then chances are you love the adrenaline-fueled world of roller coasters. Over the decades, these amusement park staples have evolved from gentle pleasure rides to ferocious ...

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 ...

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 ...