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VIDEO June 28, 2024

Riders jump off Six Flags ride into water after it malfunctions

Roaring Rapids ride suffers malfunction at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. (Credit: TikTok/@jebbrownsack)

US June 25, 2024

Bear euthanized after injuring Tennessee theme park concession stand employee

A black bear in was put down after helping itself to food in a park concession stand and injuring a worker.

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.