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Katun, Mirabilandia, Ravenna, Italy: This 49m-tall (164-ft.) inverted steel roller coaster thrills riders with a vertical loop, a cobra roll, a zero-gravity roll, and a pair of corkscrews. Six inversions total mean you’re upside down almost as long as right-side up; add to that a ride of almost 1,200m (4,000 ft.), and you’ll know the reasons the Mayan-themed Katun is considered one of Europe’s best rides. www.mirabilandia.it.

The Legend, Holiday World, Santa Claus, Indiana, U.S.A.: This record-breaking wood-and-steel hybrid roller coaster has won several awards. It has the most air-time of any wooden coaster (a total of 24.2 secs.) and, with three wicked 90-degree turns, it’s a chiropractor’s dream. It has eight dives into dark, cool underground tunnels (another world record), making this dark-light-dark-light experience a thrill for everyone. Its impressive track length (6,422 ft./1,927m) and a top speed of 67 mph (109kmph) keep speed junkies coming back for more. The park is open from early May to mid–October. www.holidayworld.com.

The Legend is a rough ride, but wooden-coaster enthusiasts swear by it.

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Table of Contents

Cover

Table of Contents

Title Page

Foreword

Chapter 1: In the Air

Chapter 2: On the Water

Chapter 4: Staying Grounded

Chapter 5: Great Journeys

Chapter 6: Camps & Schools

Chapter 7: Races & Festivals

Chapter 8: Urban Thrills

Chapter 9: Animal Encounters

Chapter 10: Offbeat Adventures

Chapter 11: Spooks, Scares & Rides