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 ...

Columnist in USA TODAY Network among the first to experience Rapterra, Kings Dominion's newest coaster. The Social Butterfly interviews roller coaster enthusiasts. Rapterra is the world's tallest and ...

It’s pretty much a yearly occurrence these days – some amusement park is setting a new roller coaster record. Maybe it’s for speed. Maybe it’s for a special design feature. But since 1979, The Beast ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roller coaster fan breaks world record for most rides in a week: 'I really love the adrenaline rush' A thrillseeker broke the ...

Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments recently announced visitors will be able to ride new, "first-of-its-kind" indoor roller coasters at its Legoland Florida and Legoland California resorts. The ...

As a hotspot for thrill-seekers, New York is on track! Upstate New York is now home to the largest mountain-top roller coaster in the country — complete with a 1.4 mile track that zips across the ...

Disney World doesn’t have an age limit. Some of its most famous rides might be perfect for all ages—like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and it’s a small world—but the four theme parks ...

I have been phobic about roller coasters since I was 4 when my dad took me on the Galaxi in Seattle Center's Fun Forest. I wailed the entire ride, especially as the coaster lurched up the "Chain Lift ...