For a little while, it was beautiful. The Shadow Stalker rose above the backyards of East Brunswick, New Jersey, like a DIY thrill seeker’s dream. Home-hewn but sturdy, the roller coaster had ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Parents in a DeKalb County community fear a roller coaster that a neighbor built for his children and others somehow played a role in 35-year-old Dectavious Moore's arrest on ...

Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. It may not go upside down, but Lyle Pemble's roller coaster does have two big peaks made from PVC pipe and the added charm of being in his own back yard. The ...

If Aussie theme parks are not an option and you can't face the crowds at Rainbow's End, fear not. Bjorn Burton might have the solution. During lockdown, inspired by backyard rollercoasters on YouTube, ...

Building a roller coaster just wasn't enough for Will Pemble, aka "Coaster Dad." The 50-year-old wacky inventor/father from Orinda, California, had to up the ante this weekend, by building a ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

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 ...

If you're looking for a thrill to top off the summer months, a ride on one of the record-breaking roller coasters in the U.S. should do the trick. Roller coasters around the country hold various ...

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 ...

A roller coaster enthusiast who has ridden nearly 500 different coasters shared his top picks in a viral TikTok post, which has garnered 4.6 million views since July 25. Jacob Backall, a 22-year-old ...