***3 1/2 stars***…read more This was my first time ziplining outside of a random high school gym class and I could tell it's something I'd love doing in the future. The problem is that the Mountain Creek setup is less than ideal and in my opinion not the best bang for your buck or time. The Millennial Chum and I attended the 10:30am session yesterday just after Mountain Creek opened. Would definitely recommend going at that time - parking in this area is a chaotic nightmare, which we experienced on our way out around 1pm, but thankfully avoided the drama coming in. If you're not familiar with the resort and the parking situation, try to allocate some additional time; there's multiple parking lots, some of them aren't open at the same times and they're not monitored particularly well by the staff so people go rogue and create a third row in the lots that there really isn't room for. I literally broke a sweat backing out of here. The staff at Zip Tours is fantastic and by far by the biggest selling point here. We had Cooper and Meg (I think?) as our guides, both of whom were super professional and personable. Cooper was blasting some Good Charlotte about halfway through on his mini speaker so now the Millennial Chum and I are officially back into turn-of-the-century pop punk. I am absolutely derp level when it comes to straps (airplane seat belts, bras, you name it), and everyone was very patient with me and basically just did all of the buckling and strapping while I just stood there like Ed from the Lion King. The instructions for the actual ziplining and positioning the body for landing at the other end were easy to understand and it didn't take long for everyone in the group to be acclimated, regardless of experience/background. The session/class was two hours long, and involved four ziplines. The first is the short training line down at the bottom of the ski lift. After that, you go up the ski lift to the top of the mountain and do the other three, which are basically crisscrossing one of the lakes at the top of Vernon Peak. After completing the four lines, you navigate across a narrow suspension bridge to an ATV/trailer/truck - I'm sure there's an obvious, much better term for it - that takes you back to the ski lift to wrap up the adventure. My favorite was the second line, which is the longest and offers the best views. I hike up mountains on a pretty regular basis so heights aren't much of a concern, but I DO get queasy on aggressive rollercoasters so that was a mild caveat in the back of my mind. This wasn't an issue at all; there's no significant dropdowns and the speed isn't that fast. I will say though that the landing can be a little abrupt/hard at the end, which they mitigate as much as they can with this cushioning spring system. Probably given the height/distance, the second line had the most intense landing, but it wasn't egregious. Would have hated to be one of the metaphorical test dummies when they were figuring that system out though. Here's the main problem - it's two hours for four ziplines, one of which is a very short training line that takes about five seconds if I had to guess. The actual ziplining is minimal (and maybe that's just the nature of the beast - it doesn't take long to zip down a line) and a huge chunk of that two hours is you just standing around waiting for other people to go down the line. Probably the best way to fix that is to either slash the class size in half (which I'm guessing they don't want to do because they'd be leaving a sizeable chunk of money on the table) or investing in adding another one or two lines at each stop to speed up the process. I have no idea how feasible that is from a financial or logistics perspective but it did look like there was room to do so if it came to it. Another issue (and I think this is more on the company overall and not the guides) is that they allowed three people who were late to join us, and they caused delays as well. The rules on the website clearly say that if you're late you're going to get slotted into the next available session, but they made an accommodation for them. It honestly wouldn't have been a big deal, but these guys were pretty disruptive and self-centered. One of them had a loud Go Pro that he kept turning on and off and he even asked one of the guides to confirm it was recording. It might be too extreme to ban those devices especially given the type of activity you're doing, but it was a definite distraction. The other two were intermittently making out and filming the rest of us; that latter part I think arguably should have been shot down by the guides or cited in the rules. You want to film yourself or the scenery? Fine, but I think it's pretty douchey to film the rest of us without permission. Your mileage may vary. I don't regret doing it, but I'd like to try this at a different venue with longer ziplines and less wait times.

I've gone zip lining at many different places and sadly have to say this was in the bottom of…read moreexperiences. First, they seem to have staffing issues. I'm not sure if that's due to staff shortage or mismanaging the staff but it was chaotic checking in. The staff that was there was doing their best and friendly but it didn't set the tone that this was going to be a smoothly executed experience which is important when doing an activity where safety is very important. Second, the amount of waiting you do verse actually zipping is way out of portion. The group moves together so you have to wait for all 15 people in your group to go before going and waiting at the next zip. There is also only 4 zips. So for a two hour tour that can tell you how long you wait for. The best thing about this tour is the basket harness you get strapped into. It made it more comfortable and less strenuous when you hit the breaks. The guides did try to make it fun and were willing to take your picture too which was very much appreciated. I do not recommend this zip tour at the end of the day however.

I owe y'all a review for what I put you through today when I refused to jump off a platform. Great…read morestaff very supportive and friendly. Will def go back but will never jump PS if you're the cute guy who saved me (Anthony maybe?) follow me on insta @s_adiew -Sadie

Checked out gorilla grove and it was a blast. There are 3 categories of things to do:…read moreA. Ropes course with additional zip line add on B. Laser tag C. Miniature golf The ropes course was fun and the staff was very helpful. There are differing levels of difficulty and you must be able to complete a lower level before going to a higher one. The hardest one is called black rhino and if you successfully complete it you get your pic on the wall. Things to know: -GG is only open for the summer season -hours are 10am to 6pm (weather permitting) -no WiFi -free parking -you will be required to sign a digital waiver -you will be limited to a 2 hour time slot and reservations are not necessary -there is a cute little train that can take you to/from the main resort building to GG -picnic tables if you want to bring lunch -benches if you want to bring people to watch you complete the course -there are cold beverages, candy, ice cream, tshirts, shoes, shorts, etc for purchase The reason I am docking a star is because the course is very expensive. $65 for the ropes course (2 hour timeframe) and a $15 bonus zip line add on. Also laser tag randomly was paused for 2 hours with no advance notice which was a bummer.

If you want to have fun this is the place to go. the staff is amazing…read more Helping with everything you need Take more water with you than you think you're going to need cap and sunglasses with string to hold it if you Fallin a must

We had a great time the guides were great and fun.. I would recommend and definitely will be going…read moreagain

Came here a second time because it's just always a thrill! It's a great place to challenge yourself…read moreand have fun with family and friends. It's a great experience and the zip-lining was beautiful, especially during the fall as you're above the pretty trees. The views during the obstacles were nice too (if you're not too scared to look around!) I recommend everyone to give it a chance!

I had family visiting from out of town and one of our cousins arranged for us to go here. We had to…read morego online and make a deposit for our reservation. They opened at 10am. We were the first people in line. By the time they opened up, started their computer system and found our reservations it was about 10:30am. The people behind us were getting very impatient and annoying. They basically have courses set up for you to test your balance from tree to tree. I think it's harder than it looks. All the times you watched ninja warrior or something similar and thought that you could do it, you're probably wrong. I think it's a cool experience to try. They have separate courses for adults and kids. The courses were clean and safe. The staff was friendly and the prices are reasonable. The zip lining wasn't that exciting but it wasn't much money to add on.

This was a GREAT experience! Our active family of 5 (parents and 3 kids ages 16-22 yo) had a lot of…read morefun and felt challenged. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive- he talked a couple of us through some of the harder obstacles. We took the full two hours after the training and completed 5 courses. Our favorites were the ZipQuest (9 ziplines) and the Blue level course, which is the second hardest. The Blue course was challenging even for the college athlete of the group- definitely takes some athleticism and ability to be calm under pressure. If that's not your jam, I would still recommend. The three easier obstacle courses and the ZipQuest course were still very fun and would be a good challenge for families with younger kids. Minimum age was 7 with a 50-250lb weight range. I highly recommend this experience to anyone in the area!!

It was fun but was very disappointed when my children was told that only one course out of 5 is…read moreopen due to under staffing . They could have said that ahead of time but due to business risk of losing customers, they intentionally did not. They could have given pricing discounts knowing only one course could have been played on. Are we coming back ? Let's think about it twice.

Full disclosure: I quit mid-course (level 4 of 5 - "Red") and it was embarrassing to hold up the…read moregroup of college girls behind us while one of the guides had to scurry up to my platform so he could safely bring me back down to terra firma. (On Father's Day, no less. When I was hoping I could keep up with my kids and at least finish the "advanced elevation" course.) That being said... we had an absolute blast. (Myself and the Mrs. were beaten and bruised and battered and sore afterwards, but we loved it.) The weather wasn't ideal (cold and rainy) but I think that was a blessing in disguise. The workers and guides were all incredible. (They were all supportive, friendly, and passionate about the adventure we were about to jump into.) Each course got a wee bit higher and more challenging and within the actual course I appreciated their 'method to the madness' - they'd break up the taxing (physical) stuff with a zipline as a 'breather' before you had to start to hustle again on some crazy shifting logs or cargo netting. As someone with a bit of experience over the years (ziplining at Hunter Mountain, Ausable Chasm in the Adirondacks, TreeEscape at Mt. Creek) FLG X was by far the most exacting. (But take that with a grain of salt... if you're not in the AARP age range - like myself - you might have a blast and be able to reach the Black Course, including those daunting monkey bars!) Worth every penny, for sure. (Pro tip: make sure you bring or buy a pair of rugged gloves... they're essential.) "GUIDE! GUIDE! GUIDE!"

Today our adventure led to this place . I always watched my wife zip line in Florida and Louisiana…read morebut i was to scared Finally i promised my wife i would go and give it a try Ive been recovering from some bad trauma from 2011 and finally i prepared myself for this day im not fully recovered but i was able to do a few zips lol. Im also horrified of heights but i was determined I went through a brief video about the corse and some safety. The young lady from the desk gave a excellent training on safety and proper use of the equipment Then my wife and i was introduced to Matthew our guide Matthew explained everything step by step as we went along My wife had plenty of experience and with Matthew we felt safe for myself and my wife I took my time climbing the latter and Matthew assured me i secured and safe He really gained my trust . I had to take my time and rest for two to five min at a time and Matthew really gave me the confidence i needed to continue Im 60 years old i not old but iam a little broken lol I was a little dehydrated i needed water i thought i was in trouble but no Matthew asked one of the other highly trained staff to get me a bottle of water After that i zipped a few times with no issues i was doing really good. But my arms were going dull because of some prior injuries Matthew helped go down the ladder and i was ok Matthew is a very calm individual professional who knows what he is doing you can tell he had the best training. He really made my experience great I have to add it wasn't very busy so thank god The staff is excellent and these young men and women run a tight ship safety is their priority and second is for their guest to enjoy themselves. The zip line course is great for any level my wife said this was the best one yet and she has been to many. If i can do it i think most people can to Use common sense, listen to the guides they are there for you I cant ever do this ever again because of my injuries of a bad accident i had in 2011 but this was on my bucket list I always wanted to scuba dive but that dream is only a dream But i got to zip line and at no point at all i wasn't in any kind of danger Thank you Matthew for doing your job above and beyond of any on my expectations The harness and the clips and all the safety equipment are the best . You have to listen to the guides have common courtesy and have patience and use the equipment properly and pay attention to what you are doing Its not all to difficult trust me im not to bright and i had a great time Matthew you are a true champ and you will succeed anything you do. I will be for ever grateful i will be recommending this FLG X to everyone. One more important thing thank you so much for making sure my wife and the rest of the quests are safe and everyone was enjoying themselves Great corse also. The corse and zip line are the best its a must try All the staff are professionals and they all will keep you safe Thank you guys so much forever grateful for the experience CHEF RAMOS

Overall, we had a good experience at TreEscape. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and…read morealways available to help when needed. I appreciated how closely they monitored the courses and made sure everyone was following the saf0ety rules and procedures. The park felt well organized, and the employees did a great job balancing safety with fun.

Great adventure course for kids and adults. Did both the climbing ropes obstacle course in addition…read moreto the zip lining. Definitely enjoyed the zip lining better but still suggestion on both sides as it is pretty quick if you were just doing the one. When you arrive the staff helps you in getting set up with the harness, explaining how to navigate the clips and explaining the different colors which represent difficulty levels, similar to ski slopes. There is a little bit of a walk from the parking lot up to the main area and porta potty's on the way so just something to keep in mind. There is also a tent area and tables if you bring your own lunch to have a picnic up top. Depending on the time of year, dress according to higher elevation and cooler temp inside the woods. Interested to go back and try a nighttime ropes course as it looks pretty neat .

The mini golf course was so much fun! We loved the way they incorporated water into the course!…read moreThere isn't much shade, so go on a cooler day or bring sunscreen and some water.

This place claims to have the "Worlds' Longest Hole" for mini golf, and of course we had to try it!…read moreNeedless to say, we had a great time. The course is challenging and very well-designed. It is definitely one of the best places that I've tried for mini-golf.

A great way to have fun and to get some exercise in for the day. Tickets are $60 (for adults) for a…read moretwo hour climb. no experience is necessary because they do a quick run through on everything. You also do a quick test course before moving on. They have different course levels, ea h a little more challenging than the last. Gloves, snacks and drinks are available on site. Picnic tables are available for the non-climbers/spectators.

Super fun. You will be tested on your balance and heights. Did this with my 9 yo too…read more Would def do again.

If this had been my first escape experience, I would probably have liked it better, as I think the…read moreparts of the concept itself are good. The live actors were a plus/minus for me - having the "Mad Hatter" in the room the whole time made me self-conscious. Turns out, my family members felt the same way. There were some clever clues, but TBH, simply figuring out how to open multiple boxes was not all that fun. I much prefer a variety of puzzles. There were very few items that could be manipulated, so that also subtracted from the fun. The decor was very cool & the atmosphere a bit creepy, so that was good. There was a great surprise in the solution, which I won't divulge. Sorry to say, I don't recommend it unless your favorite type of puzzle is number & letter combination locks.

We visited this cute place and unfortunately did not have time to play the mini golf as we were…read moreleaving by the time we found this spot. It is kind of hidden in the back behind the food trucks. The guy who worked there is super friendly and showed us the place. It's Alice in wonderland themed and they have escape rooms and party rooms as well. They have a alcohol and cakes also. We will definitely stop by to play golf next time!