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National GeographicBuilt in 2013 from 450,000 board feet of lumber, Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, is the only wooden roller coaster in the U.S. to flip riders upside down three times. “Woodies,” as wooden coasters are known, lack the strength and rigidity of steel coasters, and require clever engineering for twists and spirals. An 81-degree first drop helps launch Outlaw Run through its inversions. To mark 250 years of U.S. independence, we're celebrating the grandest, wildest, and strangest bits of American geography and culture across every state and territory. Head to the 🔗 in bio to uncover more Wonders of America.
On the profile · Jul 10, 2026