Idlewild, the oldest theme park in Pennsylvania — and third-oldest in the United States — feels like it grew organically out of the forest. Even as the park has expanded throughout recent decades, the feeling that Idlewild is a hidden, wooded escape has persisted. Trees jut up between attractions and surround the park’s two roller coasters; the Loyalhanna Creek meanders straight through the middle of the park, making for a merging of excitement and relaxation not found at many amusement parks. Nowhere is this more true than the park’s iconic Story Book Forest, which since 1956 has offered children encounters with favorite characters from traditional folk tales. Guests tall and small wander a winding path full of whimsy and hidden detail, encountering Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood and many others; ultimately, guests will find Cinderella waiting in a picture-perfect castle, greeting friends near the Sword in the Stone… read more >
Eliminator I: The 1966 Mercury Comet flip-top Funny Car
Few racing machines in drag racing’s storied history have been as well-remembered and truly unique as the 1966 Mercury Comet flip-top Funny Car campaigned by
