Coasters were originally more like slides. Russian aristocracy would board wooden carts and go down a human-made hill. By the early 20th century, engineers were experimenting with roller coaster technology, looking for more ways to provide thrills. At this point, the coasters were capable of goin...
The Golden Ticket Awards also provide annual rankings of roller coasters around the world. If you're a coaster enthusiast, that guide is an excellent resource. You can check out lists like The Top 25 Steel Coasters and The Top 25 Wooden Coasters. It's that particular list that features two...
Wooden rollercoasters are a nostalgic throwback to the early days of big thrill amusement parks. They tend to be more uneven than their steel counterparts and sway (up to 0.78 inches) as the train rolls along, creating more of a hair-raising experience. White Lightning may not be the ...
In a state not known for roller coasters, the state’s only big-time wooden coaster reaches 100 feet in height and boasts 2,700 feet of track. With an 88-foot drop and speeds up to 55 miles per hour, Excalibur at Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. mixes wood with its other water rides. ...
Wooden rollercoasters do not have loops. Like ever! You definitely are not going to survive a looping rollercoaster without a shoulder harness These are my beliefs, they are obviously not based on truth, they're based on my grown-ass man fears that have taken over my body in the last 5...
Got a daredevil in your house? Then you'll want to check out these epic roller coasters across the US.
or take a ride on the only steamed-engine train still working in the southeast USA.You can even see beautiful bald eagles in the world's largest eagle preserve And for those who like rides Dollywood has one of the best old wooden roller coasters T hunderheadIt is world-famous for having...
In the very early time when roller coasters boom, there was only a traditional wooden roller coaster. But today, there are so many different types of roller coasters available. For example, the most popular types are hanging roller coaster, vertical roller coaster, shuttle roller coaster, three...
Operating since 1985 at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, the Phoenix has consistently ranked at or near #4 in Golden Ticket Award rankings for “Top Wooden Roller Coasters.” The ride features lots of upward acceleration resulting in negative gravity, or a feeling of weightlessne...
Consistently ranked among the top five wooden roller coasters in the country, the Boss will definitely push you around. Featuring four drops, including a huge 15-story double-down double drop, riders reach speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour. People love its "terrain twister" style, where the...