Dollywood, the exciting family theme park located in Pigeon Forge,Tennessee, has added a little more excitement to their list of thrill rides.
They call it the LIghtning Rod.
Themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod, Lightning Rod launches riders from zero to 45 mph more than 20 stories up its lift hill to one of the ride’s first airtime moments. At the crest of the hill, riders face twin summit airtime hills before tackling the daring first drop. Lightning Rod races down the 165-foot drop and propels guests along its 3,800-ft. track to a top speed of 73 mph, the fastest speed for a wood coaster in the world.
Located in Dollywood’s Jukebox Junction, Lightning Rod rockets riders around its massive wooden structure on an adrenaline-charged lap through the trees in the hills and valleys surrounding Dollywood. During the ride, guests experience nearly 20 seconds of airtime. The coaster train is comprised of 12 cars, carrying two passengers each, for a total of 24 people per train.
You can read all about the new coaster by clickihg here.
Nation of Blue will have various articles over the summer about attractions close to Kentucky and really just ways to past the time till school is back in session and the balls start bouncing.
