Roswell has received a $245,000 legislative appropriation for initial planning of an alien theme park. A tourist photographs an alien outside a T-shirt and souvenir shop in Roswell, N.M., on Tuesday.

ROSWELL, N.M. -- Businesses here have been cashing in on the UFO craze for years -- paintings and replicas of UFOs and space aliens adorn downtown buildings, and even the McDonald's and Wal-Mart are ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

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 ...

A roller coaster enthusiast who has ridden nearly 500 different coasters shared his top picks in a viral TikTok post, which has garnered 4.6 million views since July 25. Jacob Backall, a 22-year-old ...

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month. Although it’s nowhere near retiring, it seems like a good time to round up ...

When it comes to roller coasters, not all states are equal. California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania consistently rank among the top states. Texas is also a contender with the second-highest number ...

If you're a thrill seeker, then chances are you love the adrenaline-fueled world of roller coasters. Over the decades, these amusement park staples have evolved from gentle pleasure rides to ferocious ...

For the Disney thrill-seeker, there is a fantastic variety of roller coasters at Disneyland, from milder coasters to ones ...

Columnist in USA TODAY Network among the first to experience Rapterra, Kings Dominion's newest coaster. The Social Butterfly interviews roller coaster enthusiasts. Rapterra is the world's tallest and ...