The skeletal structures of roller coasters have dotted the American landscape for decades, but the number of wooden trestles has diminished over the years. However, wooden coasters may be making a ...

WASHINGTON — At the age of 74, retired roller coaster designer Werner Stengel still spends his days riding the latest loop-de-loops. “Trying to explain the thrill of a roller coaster to someone who ...

Many extreme roller coaster these days have vertical loops. Have you noticed that these loops are never circular? Why is this? They all, also, seem to have the same similar ‘inverted teardrop’ ...

WASHINGTON -- At the age of 74, retired roller coaster designer Werner Stengel still spends his days riding the latest loop-de-loops. "Trying to explain the thrill of a roller coaster to someone who ...

As a big roller coaster fan, I am enthusiastic about this exciting news: Six Flags Over Texas has officially completed construction of the world’s tallest vertical roller coaster loop on its new ...

GURNEE, Ill. (AP) — A record-breaking roller coaster set to open this spring north of Chicago now has a name: Mardi Gras Hangover. Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announced the name Tuesday. The ...

A new ride coming to Six Flags Over Texas next spring will tie a world record for the largest loop roller coaster, Six Flags spokeswoman Sharon Parker said. The Lone Star Revolution will stand 100 ...

The question, "Why are a roller coaster loops circles and not squares?" comes from Ms. Adams’ class. When I go to an amusement park, the first place I head is a roller coaster. I love the thrill of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve already heard that Six Flags Over Texas is building a record-breaking new coaster, here’s the update that makes it feel ...

The Lego Fairground Collection already includes a roller coaster. Now, Lego is adding a Loop Coaster that is one of its tallest at just over 3 feet and it includes “an innovative elevator tower for ...

Full Throttle is a brand new roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. But it’s not just any new thrill ride—it features the tallest vertical loop in the world. And this ...