High school students scream on the Corkscrew roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park in 2009. When Corkscrew first opened at Knott’s Berry Farm in 1975, it achieved two things of historical ...

Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day. Here’s a look at the popular amusement park rides: ... The Corkscrew at Silverwood, at the top of this page. ROLLER-COASTER SUPERLATIVES. View print version ...

In between Corkscrew and GateKeeper, he helped launch Gemini, Magnum XL-200, Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster and Maverick – some of the greatest roller coasters ever built.

The Corkscrew, originally from Knott's Berry Farm, has a rich history that attracts roller coaster enthusiasts from around the world. This beloved ride continues to be a highlight at Silverwood. Tags ...

The steel, wing roller coaster will suspend riders 170 feet above the Cedar Point Beach then send them hurtling through six inversions and stomach-dropping falls at close to 70 mph.