When I’ve interviewed roller coaster engineers about their profession, I received similar answers to the question: “Is this the only job you’ve ever really wanted?” The answer is some version of, ...

A group of teenagers huddled around a table in the Augusta County Library on Thursday night, folding pieces of colorful paper. Laughing and talking, the students made chutes, funnels and twists to ...

The new year is already shaping up as a good one for roller coaster enthusiasts, thrill ride junkies and theme park fanatics.

Honestly, nothing quite says “I trust modern engineering” like strapping yourself into a high-tech roller coaster and letting physics do its thing. Roller coasters have evolved far past wooden jolts ...

Aug. 16 marks a day of exhilaration and innovation as roller coaster fans celebrate their favorite heart-pounding rides. Today is National Roller Coaster Day. It’s a day to not only enjoy the thrills ...

While you may not be a fan of the heart pumping, adrenaline boosting feeling of a roller coaster's twists and turns, for others, it's the best part of the warmer months or even a core memory of their ...

JACKSON (WABC) -- Six Flags Great Adventure will dominate as the king of chaos in 2016 when the world's largest theme park debuts the 14th and most unique scream machine in its history, Total Mayhem.

Also opening Dec. 31 is the Aquarabia Waterpark, which will be a record-breaking water park in the heart of Saudi’s desert and sit next door to Six Flags. Highlights include Speedy Jamezales, the ...

Nothing beats the adrenaline rush after riding a well-designed roller coaster. And luckily, Florida is home to some of the best. But which ones are considered the top for thrill seekers? USA TODAY's ...