Explore the Ozarks in the Dark with Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours

Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours is opening up a whole new experience for visitors to Ozarks Mountains by presenting two new evening tours, Xplorer in the Dark and Prospector in the Dark. The natural beauty of an evening in the mountains combined with the thrill of the zip lines and suspension bridges creates an exciting new way of having fun in the Branson area. These tours are an addition to the four original day tours offered by Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours. The evening tours started July 19th and will only be continuing until September the 11th until they begin again next year. You won’t want to miss out on these new zip line experiences!

After starting your vacation off with such an adventure, you won’t want the excitement to end. It doesn’t have to when you book the Horseback Trail Rides. What could be more adventurous than riding a horse along some of the rustic trails in the Ozark Mountains? Some of the trails you may ride along date back to the 1800s. You’ll be exploring some of the same areas as the pioneers of the mountains. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, you will also be riding horses that perform in the legendary Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama.

Horseback riding and zip lines aren’t the only adventures to be had in Branson either. You can also fly a helicopter on your vacation. The “I Pilot” Helicopter Adventure will give you the unique opportunity to take control of a helicopter while flying high above Branson. See the 76 Strip, Silver Dollar City, Table Rock Dam, and many other attractions from a bird’s eye view. It’s one thrilling activity that will make your vacation truly special.

Get in Touch with Nature in Nashville

Summer is the perfect time to explore the natural beauty of the Nashville area. In between catching a show at the Grand Ole Opry and exploring the city, take some time to get in touch with nature at these area attractions.

Experience a wildlife oasis in the heart of the city with a visit to the Nashville Zoo. Named one of the top zoos in the country, this zoo is the perfect destination for a day of family fun. This zoo contains traditional animal exhibits like giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers and more as well as exciting rare animals including macaws from South America, a meerkat colony from Africa, and white-cheeked and siamang gibbons. The exhibits house the animals in environments similar to their native homes, making the animals comfortable. The zoo is open year round and has special summer hours lasting until October. A gift shop and restaurant are also available on site.

If you are feeling like roughing it for a day or two, check out Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch. This attraction contains an RV park, paddle boats, a plantation home, and a theater. Visitors can tour the home, and Loretta Lynn fans will love spending time in the Coal Miner’s Daughter museum that contains artifacts, photographs, and more from Lynn’s life and career. After exploring the property, you can stop in at the Rock-a-billy Cafe or snack shop for lunch or dinner, and you can visit the gift and T-shirt shop on site to grab some souvenirs to commemorate your time here. If you time your trip right, Loretta Lynn may even be performing a concert!

If you are ready to experience some thrills in the Tennessee forest, check out the Eco Adventure Canopy Zipline Tour. This excursion provides you a guide who will take you deep into the forest. You will be securely strapped into a harness, and then you are ready to sail across the canopy for a thrilling adventure! You will have the chance to spot a variety of native wildlife, and your tour guide will describe the eco-system around you and the challenges it faces. This activity is fun for both the young and old and is sure to be a memorable part of your vacation!