Who checks Australian theme park rides and roller coasters are safe? A risk expert explains

An engineer who’s helped set the standards for Australian rides explains what tests are done each day on roller coasters – ...

Riders Left Stranded 202-Feet in the Air as Rollercoaster Suddenly Stops on Approach to 89-Degree Drop

The DC Rivals Hypercoaster is regarded as the “tallest, longest and fastest HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere." On ...
The Washington Post

An 80-mile horseback ride connects Black families with their Texas roots

HEMPSTEAD, Texas — Among the dozen trail rides making their annual journey to celebrate the start of Houston’s rodeo this month, Prairie View is unique. The first all-Black trail ride, Prairie View ...
Charlotte Observer

Travis Kelce scores new role with Carowinds parent company Six Flags

Travis Kelce, the 14-year NFL veteran tight end who’s at least as well known for being Taylor Swift’s fiance, signed on as a brand ambassador for Charlotte-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. Six ...
WSOC-TV

Carowinds unveils new festivals, events for 2026 season

CHARLOTTE — Carowinds will kick off its 2026 season on March 14, featuring an expanded lineup of new festivals and returning events. The upcoming season includes the debut of a spring haunted ...
The Herald SC

Carowinds set to open with new attractions. Here’s what to expect at the park

Carowinds opens Saturday, March 14, for a new season that includes a haunted attraction this spring, a new water parade this summer and a Bands in Residence music series. A summer water parade is one ...
Charlotte Observer

Carowinds set to open with new attractions. Here’s what to expect at the park

Carowinds opens Saturday, March 14, for a new season that includes a haunted attraction this spring, a new water parade this summer and a Bands in Residence music series. Known across the region for ...