When it opens this spring, the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster will be the eleventh (and twelve) alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountain region. What makes this one unique and worth visiting is it will have two tracks where you’ll be...
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Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2025
The thought of tackling all the alpine coasters of the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the last ten years, we have seen the number of alpine coasters explode. In 2014, we...
Continue reading...Lost Mine Mountain Coaster Review
Yet another alpine coaster has opened in the Smoky Mountain region and it’s the best themed one yet. The creators of the Lost Mine Mountain Coaster knew they had to do something to stand out in this crowded market. Rather...
Continue reading...Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of Branson, Missouri
Branson, Missouri is quickly becoming a major destination for thrill seekers. Besides Silver Dollar City, there are now four other roller coasters in the Branson area and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more in the future. Just like we...
Continue reading...Rowdy Bear Ridge Review – What it’s like to ride the new Power Coaster
Rowdy Bear has two locations in the Smoky Mountains: Rowdy Bear Mountain in Gatlinburg is home to an alpine coaster and the Mountain Glider – a zipline/coaster combination. To compare all the alpine coasters in the region, check out Kyle’s...
Continue reading...Most Anticipated Roller Coasters in 2021
2020 was hyped up to be an exciting one for new roller coasters. We were even asking questions like “will 2020 be the best year for new roller coasters ever?” We all know how that turned out. But 2020’s losses...
Continue reading...Behind the Scenes of the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
After a visit to Carowinds during Peanuts Celebration, we had the opportunity to stop by Banner Elk, North Carolina to check out the progress on the new Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster that is nearing completion. Owners, Eric and Tara Bechard,...
Continue reading...Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster Now Open
The Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster is the latest thrill attraction to open in the Smoky Mountain region. Located in Gatlinburg, this seven to eight minute coaster takes rides on up into the majestic Smoky Mountains for a thrilling journey just over...
Continue reading...All About Alpine Coasters
After having a blast on the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster in Pigeon Forge I just had to know more about alpine coasters. Where better to go than straight to the experts? With over 200 installations world-wide, Wiegand is the leader...
Continue reading...Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster Review
One of the newest attractions in the Pigeon Forge area is the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, the longest ride of its type in the US. Personally, it’s only the second alpine coaster I’ve rode after the one in Park City,...
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