The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons ...

Belmont Park opened in 1925 along a boardwalk. At the time it offered a wooden roller coaster and plunge pool — both still operate to this day. Compact in size, it has a distinct charm you won ...

While they don’t give the physical thrill of a real one, model roller coasters are always fun to watch. However, they actually make a poor analog of a full-sized ride, as gravitational force and ...

Kennywood Coaster Souveniers Kennywood Park announced that it’s selling limited quantities of authentic wood from the Jack Rabbit, Racer and Thunderbolt. (Kennywood Park) PITTSBURGH — You ...

I made these coasters using some scrap pallet wood, stamps, paint pen and a piece of paper I have been loving black and white ...

The park announced that it’s selling limited quantities of authentic wood from the Jack Rabbit, Racer and Thunderbolt. The memorabilia will be available to buy at the Arcade Gift Shop for $49.99 ...

Did you know that roller coasters don't have engines? That’s because they don’t need them! Gravity is the force that pulls things to the ground. Roller coasters rely on gravity to take them to ...

The roller coaster has its origins in St. Petersburg, Russia, as a simple slide that took thrillseekers down an icy ramp past a variety of colored lanterns. Catherine the Great gave this custom a ...

A pair of recent incidents have raised concerns about an amusement park staple: roller coasters. The first occurred at a park in North Carolina, where a roller coaster was shut down after a crack ...

Here's a look at how Chinese stocks have moved over the past month. A blizzard of stimulus measures from the People's Bank of China jolted markets on Sept. 24. China's top leadership body, the ...