They have not been around as long as roller coasters and carousels, but log flume rides have been thrilling – and dousing – visitors for decades. The concept of the amusement park staple is fairly ...

Six Flags is one of the country’s oldest theme parks, and that may be why its parent company has announced plans for some new additions and updates to seven of its locations. The Six Flags chain ...

Revised 9:57 a.m. to include the planned length of the expanded log flume ride. Six Flags Over Texas, which boasts the world’s first log flume, is going to convert the ride into one of the longest log ...

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Six Flags Over Texas has announced that one of its fun and original rides will be getting some extra and rather thrilling features within the next year. El Rio Lento, also known as El Aserradero, is ...

A family of three was hurt, including one woman who suffered critical injuries, when they were tossed from a malfunctioning log ride at a California amusement park, officials said. The family was on a ...