(WHTM) — Roller coasters are getting taller, faster, and newer every year. It may look like it can be unsafe. But, in fact, coasters are some of the safest machines in the world. Fun fact: The author ...

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 ...

In this edition of "A World of Difference," Korey Kiepert, owner and engineer with The Gravity Group, goes through the 8 main types of roller coasters and breaks down how they work as well as the ...

On a blustery January afternoon in Valencia, California, I decided to revisit Six Flags Magic Mountain for the first time in 20 years. My only other visit was around 2004, when I was 14 years old and ...

Buckle up, theme-park thrill seekers! These are the most fear-inducing roller coasters you'll find in the country. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission ...