FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of an era in Fresno County. It was a century ago that the last log flume brought lumber out of the high Sierra to the Valley.

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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 ...

JACKSON TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- A Long Island father is recounting his family's time on the log flume at Six Flags Great Adventure moments before the ride malfunctioned and injured two people.

We had some sad news to report this morning as it was revealed that the classic Alton Towers ride The Flume would be closing for the 2016 season. The ride, which has literally carried royalty such as ...

After thrilling millions of riders for nearly half a century, a classic Knott’s Berry Farm ride is undergoing a major renovation that will see the addition of about 60 animatronic figures. About 50 ...

We live pretty close to Six Flags New England, so every year for the past several we’ve bought season passes and made a point of going several times over the summer. It has both a “dry” park -- mostly ...