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Dinosaurs Invade Ohio

If you have an affinity for large, extinct reptiles then Ohio is the place to be this summer. There are four major Dinosaur attractions at …

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Adrenaline Rush, Where Are You?

Believe it or not, at one time I was terrified of roller coasters. I would not ride them, especially if they were taller than 100 …

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Best Ride of 2012: Beast at Night

When Joel at The Coaster Critic asked me to take part in the “best ride experience of 2012″ series, I thought for a while before deciding. My stellar 2012 …

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Virtual Coaster Modeling with Patrick

Before a roller coaster is built it is often conceptualized on the computer using a digital model. Patrick McGarvey is an experienced modeler who has …

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Silver Dollar City Announces Outlaw Run for 2013

Announcement month in the amusement industry began with a bang today. Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri officially unveiled it is building what is sure …

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Roller Coaster Design Trends and Technology

A reader recently asked me for my thoughts on how roller coaster design is changing. Specifically, he wanted to learn more about growing trends and …

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Theme Park Safety Tips

Safety always comes first when riding amusement rides, says Kathryn Woodcock, a professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. She’s the director of the THRILL …

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Sneak Peak! Canada’s Wonderland Opening Tomorrow. Stormy Leviathan Photos!

Who’s excited for the summer? No school, no Canadian snow, and no more waiting for theme parks to open! Here in Toronto, the weather is …

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