VIDEO June 25, 2024 Bear at Tennessee amusement park is 'all about this gumbo' before frightening employee A black bear at Anakeesta amusement park in Gatlinburg wanders into a concessions stand called the "Bear Can" before startling an employee. (Credit: Zachary Recchia via Storyful)
Theme Parks June 24, 2024 This Connecticut amusement park is the oldest in the United States Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the United States. The theme park first opened its doors to guests in 1846 in Bristol, Connecticut. Today it's full of thrilling rides.
California June 22, 2024 Boy, 12, dies at California's Wild Rivers water park in 'medical incident', police say A 12-year-old boy died Saturday after a medical emergency incident at Wild Rivers Waterpark in California, according to the Irvine Police Department.
LIFESTYLE June 21, 2024 10 outdoor date ideas perfect for summer Do you need date ideas? This guide is full of inspiration for dates ideal for summer, from going to an outdoor concert, enjoying a drink at a rooftop bar and more.
Theme Parks June 20, 2024 Legoland New York to attempt world record for 'largest disco dance party' Legoland New York will be offering free admission to the first 2,500 people who come to the Goshen, New York, theme park dressed in "disco attire," the company announced.
Ohio June 20, 2024 Ohio man hospitalized after being struck by roller coaster: police A 38-year-old man was taken to the hospital after officials said he was believed to have been hit by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio.
Oregon June 18, 2024 Teen 'thought she was going to die' stuck upside down after Oregon theme park ride malfunctions One rider shared that she thoughts she was "going to die" after a ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon malfunctioned — leaving riders hanging upside down.
LIFESTYLE June 16, 2024 On this day in history, June 16, 1884, first American roller coaster opens at Coney Island The first roller coaster ride in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York, on this day in history, June 16, 1884. The coaster traveled about six miles an hour and cost just 5 cents.
Oregon June 14, 2024 Dozens of Oregon amusement park guests left hanging upside down after ride malfunctions on opening day At least 30 people were trapped on a ride upside-down at Oaks Amusement Park on the park’s first day open for the season, the Portland Fire and Rescue said.
Sweden June 14, 2024 Sweden's oldest amusement park failed to properly test parts prior to fatal roller coaster derailment Swedish accident investigators say the country’s oldest amusement park did not properly test new parts for a roller coaster that derailed last year. One person was killed.
Florida May 31, 2024 Teen girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove theme park pool, police say A 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday has died, authorities said.