The Beast made City Beat's "Cool Cincinnati" List, about 2/3 of the way down:

http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-21627-cool-cincinnati.html

Cool Coaster: The Beast

The Beast isn't just the coolest roller coaster in the universe; it’s probably the coolest thing that’s ever existed. I was scared of The Beast when I was a kid. Those signs that warned riders to secure their belongs or risk “losing them to The Beast!” made it seem as if it was a real living creature that could attack and destroy you at any moment. Much of The Beast’s mystery lies with the fact that majority of the coaster is tucked into a wooded corner of Kings Island, with only brief glimpses of it peaking out from the tree line. When you speed down that first massive hill and into that dark tunnel — which looks as though it’s going to tear your head off — it’s as if your descending into some creepy jungle, not sure of the horrors that await. The Beast, now in its 31st year of existence, is (supposedly) the longest roller coaster in the U.S. and (undeniably) the longest wooden coaster in the world, both of which add to its enduring mystique. (Jason Gargano)

If you pick up the print edition, there's lots of cool little articles and info in there. Some great pictures too.

End shameless self promotion.

^Hmmmm.... I'm starting to think that someone here may have had something to do with those great pictures...