Islands on MSN

The 9 tallest wooden roller coasters in the world are all worth a ride

From stomach-churning heights to heart-stopping plunges, these 9 wooden roller coasters deliver some of the wildest, most ...
Islands on MSN

One of the world's longest wooden roller coasters is an award-winning Midwest gem

Roller coaster fans can find record-setting airtime, high speeds, and award-winning wooden coaster thrills at a ...
Reuters

'Goliath,' billed as world's fastest wooden roller coaster, opens in Illinois

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A ride nicknamed "Goliath" and billed as the world's fastest wooden roller coaster went into operation on Thursday at Six Flags Great America amusement park in Illinois, park ...
NBC Chicago

Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters

From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn's Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more ...
Newsweek

States With Top 10 Best Roller Coasters Ranked by Man Who Tried Nearly 500

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A roller coaster enthusiast who has ridden nearly 500 different ...
Woodworking Network

Laminated Timbers Let Wood Roller Coasters Loop the Loop

The skeletal structures of roller coasters have dotted the American landscape for decades, but the number of wooden trestles has diminished over the years. However, wooden coasters may be making a ...