Destination Connecticut: Wooden Coaster Paradise Bobbie August 19, 2017 Trip Reports 10 Two Parks in Five and a Half Hours If ever there was a whirlwind trip to amusement/theme parks, my visit to Quassy and Lake Compounce last weekend constitutes a prime example. After a scenic 5-hour train ride... Read More...
The 10 Oldest Roller Coasters in America Joel June 25, 2017 Coasterology, Record Holders 3 For all of the modern thrill rides we're spoiled with this days, there's still something really enjoyable about riding the few classic, nearly century old roller coasters. They paved the way for our favorite ri... Read More...
Top 10 Wooden Coasters of 2012 – Coaster Poll Results Joel March 9, 2013 #Coasters 7 World's Best Wooden Roller Coasters of 2012 | Coaster Poll Here’s the top ten wooden roller coasters in Mitch Hawker's annual Internet Coaster Poll along with their places in the last poll: 2012 Top Ten Best W... Read More...
Lake Compounce Book Review Joel May 21, 2008 Coasterology, History, Theme Park Gear New Book Chronicles America's Oldest Amusement ParkRecently, I received a copy of 'Lake Compounce' by Lynda J. Russell. While I knew the Bristol, Connecticut park was the oldest in the country, I had no idea ho... Read More...
Top 3 Small Amusement Parks Joel June 14, 2007 Top 3 Thursdays Everyone's been to a Six Flags, Paramount, or Disney theme park. But what about the smaller amusement parks. This Thursday I'm counting down my top 3 small amusement parks. My three amusement parks are off the ... Read More...
Boulder Dash @ Lake Compounce | Coaster Reviews Joel August 21, 2006 Roller Coaster Reviews 17 Famed Mountain Coaster Doesn't Disappoint The hype for this ride was huge. Almost too huge. But after three rides on this baby I was able to form an opinion. While I'm not the biggest wooden coaster fan, I am ... Read More...
