Originally published Jan. 13, 2010
The 2010 spring season is set to get started with a new, unique attraction opening up just north of Branson.
Branson Zipline will take guests on what the company calls a Zipline Canopy tour, which combines the excitement of adventure travel with the benefits of eco-tourism.
“This is such a beautiful part of the country, and the ecology is great,” Branson Zipline General Manager Emma Hamilton said. “Experiencing the ecology and having fun, as well as being ‘green,’ are very important to us.”
Construction began at the site Nov. 30, and organizers are targeting a spring opening. It is located directly off U.S. 65, seven miles north of Branson.
“This has all come together in the past year, and we were so lucky to get great property at this great location,” Hamilton said. “We also hope to pull the wildlife element into the tour and give people a true experience of coming to the Ozarks.”
According to its Web site, bransonzipline.com, certified guides will point out the most interesting ecological, topographical and historical features of the Ozark Mountains. Guests will be attached to the zipline cable by a secure harness and trolley system and will find themselves gliding through the trees between observation platforms. Guests will also experience canopy walkways that are basically suspension bridges that lead between the trees.
“There will be nine different ziplines and multiple suspended bridges,” Hamilton said. “After the guests reach the top of the first tower, they can clip in and soar from tower to tower. It should be a great experience for all ages.”
Branson Zipline will take guests on what the company calls a Zipline Canopy tour, which combines the excitement of adventure travel with the benefits of eco-tourism.
“This is such a beautiful part of the country, and the ecology is great,” Branson Zipline General Manager Emma Hamilton said. “Experiencing the ecology and having fun, as well as being ‘green,’ are very important to us.”
Construction began at the site Nov. 30, and organizers are targeting a spring opening. It is located directly off U.S. 65, seven miles north of Branson.
“This has all come together in the past year, and we were so lucky to get great property at this great location,” Hamilton said. “We also hope to pull the wildlife element into the tour and give people a true experience of coming to the Ozarks.”
According to its Web site, bransonzipline.com, certified guides will point out the most interesting ecological, topographical and historical features of the Ozark Mountains. Guests will be attached to the zipline cable by a secure harness and trolley system and will find themselves gliding through the trees between observation platforms. Guests will also experience canopy walkways that are basically suspension bridges that lead between the trees.
“There will be nine different ziplines and multiple suspended bridges,” Hamilton said. “After the guests reach the top of the first tower, they can clip in and soar from tower to tower. It should be a great experience for all ages.”
