Last year, I wrote about how, as a college football fan, Bowl Game Season is one of my favorite times of the year. Throughout December and January, football teams from 86 colleges and universities across the country travel to a...
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A First-Timer’s Guide to a Successful Theme Park Summer
It’s that time of year again when many theme parks, amusement parks and water parks are reopening for the season. With that comes the return of park visits and coaster rides. But for those who are new to parks or...
Continue reading...15 Parks and Zoos in the United States to Get Your Animal & Coaster Fix!
Let’s face it. We hate to admit it, but roller coasters aren’t for every member of the family, and there are people who would rather visit another family attraction like a zoo or aquarium. According to the Association of Zoos...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Long Island’s Adventureland
One of the best aspects of being a coaster enthusiast is finding parks that you wouldn’t have known about otherwise. During a recent visit to Long Island, New York, I happened to visit one of these parks for the first...
Continue reading...Japan’s Theme Parks Guideline: No Screaming on Roller Coasters
With theme parks starting to reopen across the world, many thrill-seekers are anxiously waiting and planning their future travels. Japan’s parks especially are counting down the days until they can see their beloved guests again. But, they just have one...
Continue reading...Indiana Beach to Celebrate Reopening with VIP Party
If you haven’t heard the news already, Indiana Beach has set June 26 its grand reopening date. The announcement was made on Twitter a while ago, and more information can be found on Coaster101’s recent article here. To celebrate its...
Continue reading...Abandoned Geauga Lake Amusement Park from Above
The Geauga Lake amusement park in Aurora, Ohio, last operated on September 16, 2007. Cedar Fair, the park’s short-term operator, later salvaged and auctioned off the park’s valuables, piece by piece. Many of the park’s roller coasters moved to other parks...
Continue reading...Aerial Video of Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
Have you ever wanted to fly over an abandoned amusement park? This is your chance. Six Flags New Orleans has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast in August of 2005. Six Flags removed some of...
Continue reading...Amazing Amusement Park Stories Book Review + Giveaway
Roller coasters are often the main draw at an amusement park. Others may visit for the experience, the ambiance, water rides or even the carousel. But when I think back on my years of coaster riding, some of the most memorable moments...
Continue reading...Drone Video from Chernobyl Captures Amusement Park
New video shows in detail the amusement park built in Pripyat, the city abandoned following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. “Postcards from Pripyat, Chernobyl,” filmed by videographer Danny Cooke, was shot with a DJI Phantom 2 drone and a Canon 7D camera....
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Bay Beach Amusement Park
Welcome to the second installment of our Small Park Showcase article series, which highlights the lesser known “hidden treasure” amusement parks that coaster lovers may overlook. Today, we’re covering Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The amusement park, located on...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Photo Contest 2014: Enter Your Photos
We’re well into the 2014 roller coaster season, so it’s time to dust off those cameras for our annual photography contest! This year’s contest includes three categories: original, edited and, new this year, selfie. See below for more information on entry categories...
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