NC is home to one of the best adventure parks in the country, USA Today says
If you’re looking for a sky high adventure to check off your summer bucket list, you may want to check out a North Carolina zipline park that’s been named one of the best in the country.
As part of its 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, USA Today released a list of the best aerial adventure parks, including zip lines, rope bridges, climbing courses and more.
Of all the popular parks to zip, swing and climb from across the U.S., The Gorge Zipline in Saluda was the only North Carolina park to make the list— ranked no. 8 among the top aerial parks voted on by USA Today readers.
“The Gorge Zipline bills itself as steep, fast, and beautiful. This tree-based adventure in North Carolina comprises 11 zip lines spanning over a mile with a total descent of more than 1,100 vertical feet. The course also includes a sky bridge and three rappels,” the report says.
The family-friendly park, which opened in 2013, is open year-round for guests to zipline through the treetops of the Green River Gamelands in the Appalachian Mountains.
According to its website, it can take around 3-4 hours to complete the course depending on the size of the group — which will be led by two guides as you travel from platform to platform.
“In a region where zipline and aerial adventure park tours are plentiful, the distinction of being named as one of the very best in the entire nation – and remaining so for now a full decade – speaks to the quality of our adventure, its unmatched location, and our incredible team,” Abby Burt, Marketing Director for The Gorge Zipline, told CharlotteFive.
“We’re excited about our future at The Gorge, more growth to come, and continuing to welcome guests to the treetops for many years to come.”
Across state lines, South Carolina’s Flying Rabbit Adventures in Greenville was also ranked as one of the top aerial parks for outdoor enthusiasts in the U.S. You can find the full USA Today’s full list of the best attractions in its report online at 10best.usatoday.com.
This story was originally published June 11, 2024 at 5:30 AM with the headline "NC is home to one of the best adventure parks in the country, USA Today says."
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