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Highline Adventures Debuts with California’s Longest Zip Line
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, the new Highline Adventures has opened with the state’s longest zip line, at 3,360 feet. With two additional zip lines on the…
Recent Zip Line Incidents Highlight Safety Issues
Three zip line incidents in late June serve as a reminder for park operators to take steps that will keep staff vigilant and on procedure for the remainder of the…
Multi-Tower Zip Line Debuts in France
The “world’s longest zip line with intermediate towers” opened June 17 at Chamrousse ski resort in Isère, France. The zip line, 6,245 feet long with a vertical drop of 1,770…
Gore Mountain to Install Zip Coaster
Gore Mountain is set to begin construction of a new zip coaster—the anchor summer attraction of the larger North Creek Ski Bowl redevelopment project—in 2024 after two resolutions related to…
First Rollglider Zip Coaster Planned for New Cruise Ship
The Sun Princess from Princess Cruises will launch February 2024 with the first Rollglider zip coaster to be installed on a ship. Inspired by the thrill of “free flying” experienced…
High Ropes Opens at Whitehouse Leisure Park
Whitehouse Leisure Park, a vacation-home community on the coast of North Wales in the United Kingdom, opened a new 11-element high ropes course for residents and visitors in May. UK-based…
Redwood Sky Walk Tops USA Today’s “Best Aerial Adventure Parks.”
The Redwood Sky Walk in Eureka, Calif., earned the top spot in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice poll for best aerial adventure park. ZipZone Outdoor Adventures in Columbus, Ohio,…
Plans Approved for $20 Million AUD Indoor Play Center
A huge new indoor indoor play center, Jungle Adventure Play, will open in North Lakes, Queensland, Australia, next year, complete with climbing walls, a high ropes course, indoor playgrounds, free…
