Some families open restaurants. Ashley Brown's family opened a roller coaster. Nestled in North Carolina's mountains, the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Brown, ...

A car that looks like a bobsled on a track points down the mountain. The rider has the force of gravity and a break to control their speed as they zip through the twists and turns along the 2,100-foot ...

The state has ordered a family attraction in the N.C. mountains to close, citing COVID-19 restrictions which prohibit amusement parks from operating. The owners of the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster in ...

Attention, thrill seekers: Last month, North Carolina got its first alpine coaster, located on the outskirts of Banner Elk. Geared towards adrenaline junkies of all ages, the Wilderness Run Alpine ...

A popular roller coaster in North Carolina's mountains has added a new climbing attraction. The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster in Banner Elk now features a climbing adventure course so guests can ...