Since the stateside start of the Switchback Railway roller coaster at Coney Island in 1884, the evolution of the thrill-ride authority has quite literally been taken to new heights across its 100-plus ...

On this day in history, June 16, 1884, the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. The ride, known as the Switchback Railway, was the creation of LaMarcus ...

The anticipation builds as the chain lift pulls the Switchback roller coaster car to the top of the wooden frame's first drop, just before riders' stomachs are pushed up into their throats by this one ...

Do you love the thrills, chills and spills of roller coasters? Well then throw your hands up in the air and scream, because Thursday marks a big anniversary for the exciting ride. On June 16, 1884 -- ...

SEGUIN — "Building for Lease" signs may dot the outside of ZDT's Amusement Park, but that's not stopping roller coaster enthusiast Erika Dorman and other thrill-seekers from enjoying one last ride on ...