SPOTLIGHT ON...
U.S. Increases Scrutiny of J-1 Students
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., June 6, 2025—As part of the Trump administration’s immigration control effort, ICE and the State Department have been scrutinizing J-1 students more closely, and in some…
How to Handle an ICE Raid
Even before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its deportation activity in the past few weeks, aerial adventure parks and experiential programs had grown wary of potential ICE…
The Easiest Way to Talk to ACCT
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., May 16, 2025—One of the most accessible ways to keep abreast of industry happenings, and of what’s happening in the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT),…
Orange County Shooting Incident Shows Need for Emergency Procedures
Adventure Park Insider—Yorba Linda, Calif., May 16, 2025—A shooting at an RV park adjacent to the Orange County Ropes Course on Sunday, May 5, serves as a reminder that aerial…
ACCT Closes in on QCP Guidelines for Operations Managers
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., May 2, 2025—ACCT has nearly completed its Qualified Course Professional (QCP) draft guidelines for operation managers and practitioners, the latest of its revisions to the QCP…
Novel Indoor Adventure Park Planned for Denver
Adventure Park Insider—Denver, May 1, 2025—A bold and expansive adventure park concept is being planned as part of a larger neighborhood development in Denver, according to an article in the…
Navigating Pregnancy
Challenge course pros offer their insights on working while pregnant. By Kristina Riggs, Instructor of Adventure/Experiential-Based Learning, United States Air Force Academy Pregnancy in the challenge course and outdoor recreation…
Get Ready for the Upcoming Season
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., April 16, 2025—Wonder if your aerial adventure or experiential program is really prepared to ramp up for the coming season? There’s a Zoom call to help…
