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The 2016-17 A-Z Coaster of the Week Roundup

After 26 weeks featuring 26 different roller coasters, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet, we finally wrapped up our 2016-2017 version of our A-Z Coaster of the Week series, and I thought it would be interesting to...

Apr 11, 2017 by Eric Wooley Features 0

A-Z Coaster of the Week: Outlaw Run

In 2009, Silver Dollar City solicited proposals from roller coaster manufacturers for the theme park’s next big coaster. A then-young Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) submitted plans for what would become Outlaw Run, the company’s first built-from-scratch wooden coaster. Four years later...

Dec 26, 2016 by John Stevenson Features 1

Rocky Mountain Construction Facebook Q&A

Rocky Mountain Construction is designing and building the hottest new roller coasters these days. They’ve produced the incredible Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City and Goliath at Six Flags Great America. They’re a small, family owned business that’s always been very...

Guest Blog: Silver Dollar City Trip Report

Our main trip of the summer featured one of the best amusement parks in the United States: Silver Dollar City. Lex and I visited the Branson area for the first time last summer. We absolutely loved the “small-town” feel that...

Sep 14, 2014 by John Stevenson Trip Reports 1

Small Fire Damages Outlaw Run Entrance

A small fire broke out earlier this week at Outlaw Run’s entryway, but Silver Dollar City crews are already repairing the building. The park reports that the damage won’t hinder operations of the park or coaster. Photo © Silver Dollar City...

Dec 12, 2013 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Silver Dollar City Trip Report July 2013

Last Saturday, I visited Silver Dollar City after attending the Outlaw Run “Drop in the Dark” event the previous night. Interestingly enough, I was last at the park (during the day) exactly ten years earlier. I knew that the park...

Jul 25, 2013 by John Stevenson Photos Reviews Trip Reports 0

Outlaw Run in the Dark Review

Last weekend, I attended Silver Dollar City’s Outlaw Run “Drop in the Dark” event. There, around 50 coaster enthusiasts were some of the first to ride the park’s new Rocky Mountain Construction wooden coaster in the dark. In true...

Jul 22, 2013 by John Stevenson Photos Reviews 2

Outlaw Run Opens This Friday

The long months of anticipation are nearing an end as Silver Dollar City prepares to open its new wooden coaster, Outlaw Run, this Friday, March 15, 2013. © Silver Dollar City The park posted the above photo on the park’s...

Mar 10, 2013 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Outlaw Run Opens March 15

Silver Dollar City has revealed the official opening date for their new wooden roller coaster, Outlaw Run. The coaster will open to guests on Friday, March 15, 2013. Silver Dollar City shared the above photo on their Facebook page along with...

Feb 18, 2013 by John Stevenson News 0

Outlaw Run Testing POV Video and Photos

Silver Dollar City has released an on ride video of its brand new Outlaw Run coaster testing. Watch the video below: The speed of the coaster is incredible. It appears as though airtime will be plentiful throughout the ride. The...

Feb 8, 2013 by John Stevenson Photos Videos 0

A Snowy Outlaw Run

Gatekeeper isn’t the only coaster that’s enjoying some snow this week. Silver Dollar City recently shared some beautiful panoramic photos of the nearly complete Outlaw Run wooden coaster surrounded by snow. I imagine riding Outlaw Run now might offer an...

Jan 4, 2013 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Outlaw Run Onride Animated Video

Silver Dollar City recently sent us this great on-ride animation of the park’s under-construction Outlaw Run wooden coaster. Previously, we’ve seen glimpses of this animation, but now you can virtually experience the coaster from start to finish. Check it out for...

Dec 7, 2012 by John Stevenson Videos 0