But as I round the final bend into the 1,677-acre wonder of River Island State Park, the dusty road gives way to a sight that stops me in my tracks. There it is: a perfect, sandy cove kissed by the ...

A trip to a themed restaurant is key to shaking up a boring weekend. From goofy to spooky to thrilling, these are the most ...

The mid-January stretch of the college basketball season is where the powerhouses truly separate themselves from the rest. In this week’s AP Top 25 poll, the theme was resilience at the top and chaos ...

Housed in an old airship hangar, Germany's Tropical Islands is one of the world's largest indoor water parks, with pools, beaches, and an entire rain forest.

The U.S. leads the world when it comes to tourism numbers, and these five American states look to lead the pack in that ...

The top spot goes to the Fire Runner, a single-rail coaster in an unexpected location, per USA Today's reader survey Lost Island Themepark A survey conducted by USA Today has determined the best new ...

STRAWN — On the first morning of the year, a line of cars was already wrapping around the entrance of Texas’ soon-to-be newest state park. Hundreds of visitors from Beaumont, Austin, Dallas and San ...

2025 was a pretty incredible year for the theme park industry. Every year brings new attractions, new experiences, and, most importantly, new food to theme parks around the world, but how often do ...

A long-awaited venue that will cater to windsurfers and kiteboarders is one step closer to becoming a reality, but its glacial progress and ballooning costs have drawn stern criticism. For nearly a ...

It’s never too early to look ahead at what’s on tap for next year and 2026 is already shaping up as a good year for roller coaster enthusiasts, thrill ride junkies and theme park fans in the United ...

A beloved Washington theme park that opened nearly 50 years ago is scheduled to close after its 2026 season. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park will close its doors for good in 2026, citing millions of ...

A malfunctioning “tilt” roller coaster left two riders stranded over 100 feet above a Texas amusement park at a 90-degree angle for almost an hour before emergency responders freed them, according to ...