CHARLOTTE — Carowinds says it will close the Thunder Road wooden roller coaster on July 26. The amusement park near Charlotte says it will tear down the ride as part of a $50 million renovation plan.

Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 20 tallest roller coasters in the world. We will also take a look at what’s going on in the amusement parks industry and some of the biggest industry ...