Six Flags Great America announced Saturday that the amusement park's newest roller coaster Goliath, which is being hailed as the world's fastest wooden coaster, will open Thursday. "We are incredibly ...

The origins of roller coasters can be traced back primarily to Russian ice slides in the 17th century. The idea of an elevated track-based ride evolved throughout Europe, but the modern conception of ...

Chicagoland roller coaster enthusiasts and thrill-ride seekers have been spoiled for a long time. Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been right in our very own backyard for many ...

When it comes to amusement parks, Michiganders usually flock to Sandusky, Ohio, to visit Cedar Point. However, there is another theme park nearby, Six Flags Great ...

The tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in Pennsylvania is nominated for USA Today’s 10Best roller coasters. Waldameer Park & Water World's Ravine Flyer II is one of 19 roller coasters across ...

As an Ohioan and avid rollercoaster rider, I've ridden my fair share of coasters, and the Jurassic World VelociCoaster is one that I've enjoyed very much. Ranked in the top five coasters in the world ...

Summer is quickly approaching, with families and thrill-seekers across the country making plans for amusement park visits over the next few months. Those in the Midwest find themselves in luck in this ...

One of the most popular roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is back open for business after being shut down for month than a month during the busy summer season. According to a ...

As roller coasters go, Busch Gardens’ new InvadR won’t be the tallest or fastest, but it’s aiming for the sweet spot between too tame and terrifying. The park’s first wooden coaster will bump along ...

The new ride at Six Flags Over Texas promises to be the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga dive coaster in the world A brand new roller coaster is coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2026 ...