Island Park today is characterized by a short beach and a handful of shops and restaurants; however, at the turn of the 20th century, it was the home of a lively amusement park. Then known as Trolley ...

About nine minutes into Usher’s mesmerizing halftime performance at the Super Bowl Sunday night, a slew of roller skaters catapulted on stage, spinning, sliding and flipping their way into formation ...

Rollercoaster, by Wes Peden, kicks off the Dance Cork Firkin Crane's 2024 season with a contemporary circus performance featuring Peden's exceptional juggling skills against an electrifying soundtrack ...

A marvel of wooden coaster engineering, Twister at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden, packs big thrills into a compact footprint. Nestled along the park’s waterfront, its classic yet innovative design ...

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 ...

Folks will be kicking it — and gliding it — old style from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, when Matthew Way and Andre Hodges take to their turntables and host a free-to-attend roller disco and dance ...

Aug. 16 marks a day of exhilaration and innovation as roller coaster fans celebrate their favorite heart-pounding rides. Today is National Roller Coaster Day. It’s a day to not only enjoy the thrills ...

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 ...