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Excitement Is in the Air at Adventures on the Gorge For Immediate Release Excitement is in the Air at Adventures on the Gorge FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va., March 11, 2021 – Staying grounded may be the last thing travelers want to do when they’re ready for travel adventures again. Fortunately, Adventures on the Gorge can help. From the world’s highest TimberTrek features seven levels Bridge Walk to a zip line through a lush hemlock forest, the aerial and dozens of obstacles. adventures at Adventures on the Gorge will sweep travelers off their feet, in some cases, literally. Two of the aerial adventures, TimberTrek Adventure Park and TreeTops Zipline Canopy Tour, are located right at the resort’s sprawling campus. Gravity Ziplines and the New River Gorge Bridge Walk are just a short drive from the resort. “Sometimes an exhilarating adventure is just what our guests need to shake off that cooped-up feeling of being home too long,” said Roger Wilson, CEO of Adventures on the Gorge. “Speaking from experience, it’s easy to elevate your mood when you’re zipping 65 miles an hour above the trees along the 3,150-foot-long Adrena-Line while racing your friend gliding on a zipline alongside you.” The Ziplines Wilson is referring to Gravity Ziplines, a 1.5-mile-long zipline course with five ziplines. At the highest point, travelers will soar 200 feet above the ground. On a clear day, travelers can see the mountain landscape of three Southern West Virginia counties. Minimum age is 12, and guests must weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Pro tip: Visit in the fall and experience the region’s vibrant and late- arriving fall foliage, which sometimes lasts until early November. TreeTops Zipline Canopy Tour is a series of 10 ziplines, five sky bridges, two short hikes and a rappel for the grand finale. Adventurers glide through an ancient forest and land on platforms that have been sustainably installed so they do not damage the trees. Sustainability is a TreeTops has 10 ziplines and five key focus of the course, as a portion of the fees help protect the regal bridges. trees from the invasive Wooly Adelgid, an insect that eventually will kill the trees if left untreated. Minimum age is 10, and guests must weigh between 90 and 260 pounds. Pro tip: This year-round adventure is stunning every season, and especially during the spring when showy rhododendrons – the West Virginia state flower – add color to the ravines, creek beds and shady hills below. Aerial Obstacle Course TimberTrek Adventure Park is both a giggles-inducing playground for kids as young as four and an American Ninja Warrior-caliber training course for Bridge Walk runs the length of the travelers who like to take their adventures to the extreme. With more New River Gorge Bridge 25 feet than 80 obstacles – such as swinging rafts, climbable cargo nets, barrels, under its deck. ladders, bridges and ziplines – harnessed-in guests proceed at their own pace from obstacle to obstacle and advance from course to course while enthusiastic guides on the ground provide encouragement. Spread across five acres, the park borrows from the ski industry labels with nine different courses from the easiest green courses to the most difficult, a double black diamond course. Minimum age is four and the maximum weight is 260 pounds. Pro tip: TimberTrek Adventure Park is especially challenging – and fun – at night when the park’s obstacles are illuminated by thousands of lights. Called MoonTrek, this two-hour adventure is available on weeknights in the summer season. Minimum age for this adventure is six, and children must be accompanied by adults. Bridge Walk Completed in 1977, the New River Gorge Bridge significantly improved the lives of West Virginians by reducing the time to drive across the gorge from 40 minutes – along precarious mountain roads – to just a few seconds along U.S. Route 19. The longest steel arch bridge in North America and the most photographed site in West Virginia, visitors can learn about the structural design and take in the views of the river 850 feet below on a guided Bridge Walk along a 24-inch wide steel catwalk beneath the surface of the road. Minimum age is eight. Pro tip: The Bridge Walk is situated adjacent to the National Park Service Canyon Rim Visitor Center, which features thoughtful exhibits showcasing the geology, wildlife, fauna and human history of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the country’s newest national park. The visitor center is an architectural and informational gem that shouldn’t be missed. Passes and Deals Visitors can bundle TimberTrek Adventure Park, TreeTops Zipline Canopy Tour, rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers and other adventures such as rock climbing and lake adventures with Adventure Passes good for up to five days between April 1 and Sept. 7, 2021. The one-day pass is $189 for adults. What to know about Adventures on the Gorge Named one of the top six adventure resorts in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Adventures on the Gorge is located on more than 250 acres along the rim of the majestic New River Gorge near Fayetteville, W.Va. The resort provides an array of outdoor experiences including whitewater rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers, a lineup of aerial adventures, rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, mountain biking and hiking. There are also restaurants, bars and shops as well as a small-group conference center. Visitors can choose from a variety of accommodations and vacation packages. Travelers can find out more about Adventures on the Gorge online, by calling 1-855-379-8738, or connecting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, TripAdvisor, YouTube, and Vimeo and signing up for AOTG e- newsletter. Media Links (please credit Adventures on the Gorge) Video: Scenic spring summer Scenic fall winter Rafting Adventures on the Gorge New River Gorge Bridge Photos: 360 Tours Rafting Rock climbing Fishing Hiking Scenics Related hashtags: #AdventuresOnTheGorge #AlmostHeaven #VisitWV Media contact: Mesereau Travel Public Relations [email protected] [email protected] .
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