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Which is America's Craziest?

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Which Is the Best Roller Coaster in America?

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Insane Coaster Wars invites thrill-seekers to settle the battle.

Top 10 Sand Sculpting Tools

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Rusty shows you what the pros use, they may surprise you.

Our Best July Travel Ideas

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Things to Do in August

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May’s Must-Dos

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Summer Redneck Games

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Check out the Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin, GA.

Sandcastle Competition

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The Sandcastle Competition at Rehoboth Beach is serious business with 10 adult categories and a coveted People's Choice Award. One dedicated castle-maker has decided to go for the big prize with her octopus-inspired creation.

Coastal Edge Bikini Contest

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College kids love Virginia Beach for its surfing, BMX biking, and boardwalk, but the Miss Coastal Bikini Contest gives the guys something to talk about. The revealing beauty pageant provides some eye-candy and fierce competition.

Off-the-Grid Camping Safety

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Get tips on packing for a camping trip and how to avoid bugs and bears.

Seattle’s Summer To-Do List

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Seattle shines in summer with these must-dos.

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Top 10 Amusement Parks

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Your favorite theme parks, amusement parks and water parks.

Early Check-In: 2012 London Olympics

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Plan your sports adventure to the 2012 Olympics in London with helpful tips from Travel Channel.

A Colossal Ride on Colossus

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Colossus ranks near the top when it comes to heavy G-force wooden coasters.

The Colossus in Heide Park

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The setting's medieval, but Heide Park's Colossus is pure 21st century.

Hurtling Down Takabisha

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Its 121-degree drop angle makes Takabisha the world's steepest coaster.

Plummeting Heights with iSpeed

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Northern Italy's Mirabilandia amusement park delivers a zany set of thrills, including the steel monster iSpeed. Shooting out of the pit from 0 to 70 mph in 2.2 seconds, this jarring beginning leads to 90-degree drops and turns.

Superman Flies Down Under

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At Warner Brother's Movie World in Australia, the main attractions are Hollywood inspired, including the Superman. After shooting passengers up a hill from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds, the rest of the ride is as easy as saving the world.