When it comes to roller coasters, not all states are equal. California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania consistently rank among the top states. Texas is also a contender with the second-highest number ...

Mekado Murphy, the assistant film editor for The New York Times, moonlights as the newspaper’s unofficial roller coaster ...

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 ...

If you're a thrill seeker, then chances are you love the adrenaline-fueled world of roller coasters. Over the decades, these amusement park staples have evolved from gentle pleasure rides to ferocious ...

For the Disney thrill-seeker, there is a fantastic variety of roller coasters at Disneyland, from milder coasters to ones ...

Chicagoland roller coaster enthusiasts and thrill-ride seekers have been spoiled for a long time. Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been right in our very own backyard for many ...

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 ...

If you’re going to celebrate roller coasters, you’re probably in the right state. National Roller Coaster Day has been observed Aug. 16 for about 40 years, commemorating the date of the 1898 patent on ...