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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Happy National Roller Coaster Day! Nothing beats the adrenaline rush after riding an exhilarating coaster. But which ones are considered the top in Florida? USA TODAY's 10Best released its list for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Derek and Doug Perry got bit by the roller coaster bug early. "Our mom really loves roller coasters," Derek recalled. "On our summer vacations, we would hop in the van, and we would go driving around ...

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 ...