For thrill-seeking roller coaster aficionados, the Pacific Northwest remains something of a dead zone, with just a handful of small regional theme parks – and very few coasters. But on Thursday, our ...

WASHINGTON — Does last week’s roller coaster breakdown at Six Flags America have you reconsidering your amusement park thrill ride plans? Amusement park expert Pete Trabucco says to ride in confidence ...

From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island ...

You’re all buckled in, ready to ride the loop of the Fireball roller coaster. With every turn and every jolt, your stomach churns, and your heart races. You’re halfway up the loop when suddenly — you ...