After 100 years, Ye Old Mills Continues To Create Memories
In the mid-1970s, a high school student attending the Kansas State Fair decided it would be fun to pour laundry detergent into the water as he rode along the Ye Old Mill.
A Book Review Of Historic Parks of Baltimore
Historic Parks of Baltimore presents the rich history of the old amusement parks and beach resorts frequented by Baltimoreans beginning in the 1870s and stretching into the late 20th century.
Judge Roy Scream Celebrates A 35th Birthday At Six Flags Over Texas
In 1980, Six Flags Over Texas was winding down its second decade of operation. The Judge would be in line with family thrillers of its time.
A Book Review Of Geauga Lake: Sunrise to Sunset
A Book Review of Geauga Lake: Sunrise to Sunset by Jeffrey Seifert, staff writer for Amusement Today.
History Of The Roller Coaster
This history behind the oldest roller coasters dates back to the 17th century where roller coasters became popular with the Russian upper class.
A Book Review Of Pacific Ocean Park
Chronicling the fantasy, frolic and folly of Pacific Ocean Park
Adam Sandy Joins National Roller Coaster Museum Board
Adam Sandy, long time industry insider, ride enthusiast and historian joined the NRCMA Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Knoebels' Flying Turns Opens And Brings Joy To First Riders
After seven years in the making, Knoebles' one-of-a-kind ride Flying Turns debuts!
Loop Coasters In The Early 1900s
Roller Coasters were far more popular than imagined at the turn of the last century. Photo of a loop coaster from the early 1900s.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Looff Carousel Celebrates 100 Years
The oldest ride at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk passed the century mark in 2011.
NRCMA 2009 Holiday Season Recap
With the launch of a building and our website, this holiday season was a great one! Read more about the holiday season recap.
Big Bad Wolf Train Donated to NRCMA
The Big Bad Wolf Train Lives Again! NRCMA will take possession of an original train, track section, sign package & accompanying support materials.
Dinn And Summers — A Brief Resurgence In Wooden Coasters
Over a period of four years, ten of these Dinn & Summers coasters as they would become to be known were constructed at various parks across the United States.
Loop Coasters in the early 1900s
Prescott “Loop the Loop” at the York Fair in York, Pennsylvania.