On the road trip from north to south this year, we decided to take the road less traveled…. and we stumbled across Richland Creek Zip Line Canopy Tours in North Carolina. If you are traveling anywhere near Asheboro, this is a “must-try experience” for those who want to see true North Carolina countryside in the most unique way…by zipping across the sky and seeing it from above. Buddy, the always smiling owner, and his wife have spent the past two years developing the zip line course as a second career after retiring from 30 years in the garment manufacturing business. He employees highly trained instructors that take you safely through the experience. In the first zip line of the day, most participants are skittish about even stepping off the platform. By the last zip line, people are falling off the platform backwards; zipping along without holding on; or bouncing to see how high off the ground they can get. Young and old, all will enjoy this adventure. We hear that Buddy himself, zips the lines every morning to start his day.
In the 14 runs (more lines are currently being constructed), you zip over rock, deep canyons, and streams. Most runs begin from a platform high above the ground, some are hanging for cables or at the end of a rope bridge. It’s like Indiana Jones meets Superman. What you’ll enjoy most is the people. The staff was as entertaining as they were professional. While flying through the sky hanging from cables may seem risky, we were never in fear of danger as the staff always have us tethered to something. The experience takes a couple hours to complete and its a great way to start your day or to entertain your entire family or group. We had a blast and would do it again in a second!
Richland is planning a night zip-line experience to celebrate Halloween. The zip line course will be lit up with fires and lights, and participants will soar through the dark as they fly past one eerie exhibit after another. They operate 7 days a week, year round.
Next time you are traveling from north to south, or visa versa, take the road less traveled, take the time to enjoy your trip and try the best darn zip lining adventure this side of the Mississippi.
John and Claire Chmela
Top 100 Adventures
Email: zipline@embarqmail.com
Tel: (336) 629-9440
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