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    Terrapin Adventures

    4.1 (114 reviews)
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    Ryan B.

    Looking for some different, something new, I came here with a group of friends to test the challenge course. We signed up for an all-day adventure. First things first: When you arrive you have to check in at the counter. Upon checking in, you'll be assigned a guide and all necessary equipment like helmet and harness. You'll be briefed on safety, because that's a huge concern with things like this. Once you get the green light to charge off into the sunset, or in this case, the playground. Our first stop was the climbing wall. There are around 12 paths to go up and it's around 43 feet high. I don't care how old you are, it's Mondo fun. We spent the morning racing each other up every which way. There's even this weird net-like tube that you can jump into and go down. Check out the pictures, it's weird and gives you a weird feeling when you're in it, like your mom is just giving birth to you. Or like you're a huge turd being shat out by a grizzly bear or something. Moving on; the "high ropes" challenge. 3 levels of various elements guaranteed to test your strength and agility. You'll face things like a hanging cargo net and tight rope. You even get a chance to free fall or kamikaze jump safely to the ground. Don't worry; there are a lot of safety features built into this course. Next up; the giant swing. Guaranteed to make a grown man scream like a little girl. I know this from experience. My friend, a United States Marine, so squealed like a little piggy, we had to check his pants and make sure he didn't have an "accident". It was too funny. Last item; the zip line. I must warn you that this was my least favorite attraction. Not because I've zip lined in the jungles of Costa Rica, but because it was just entirely too wimpy, period. It's like they were thinking about what else they could add and someone said, "Let's put up a zip line.....over in that corner". Maybe for little munchkins, it might be loads of fun. But for an adult, me thinks not. So all in all, it's a great place to take a day trip with your friends too. I'm going back one of these days.

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    Petrina C.

    This is the place where a kid can be a kid & grown-ups can be kids too! I love this place. I first came to Terrapin on a dare. Some friends said that I would 'never' zip-line, so I HAD to prove them wrong! LoL! While gliding through the trees 30 ft. in the air, along a suspended 3/8 inch steel cable, I could see from that vantage point that the entire outdoor park was amazing! At Terrapin Adventures, families, friends, work-groups can enjoy zip-lining, obstacle courses, rock wall climbing, kayaking, biking, caving, geocaching, backpacking, river tubing and so much more. If you're visiting the DMV, or live in the area and need to plan some fun outdoor activities for little ones during these warm summer months, make Terrapin Adventures a part of your plan! It's a fun healthy way to make great new memories! ~Cheers to amazing adventures!

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    Taheerah B.

    Three teachers and I brought about 30 8th graders here for a day of fun. Our group leader was Emily, and she was awesome. From what I can observe, the whole staff was amazing. To start, we got the three safety rules. Once we were in our groups, Emily took the time to get to know each of my students with two fun "ice- breakers". My kiddos loved it. First, we did the zip-line. As you can imagine, some of my students were afraid, but the gentleman at the top was a comedian. He was able to calm their fears, and he was patient. Definitely, a character trait needed with a group of middle schoolers. Then, we went to the "high course". Although I didn't participate in this one, the students loved it. They students were still connected to cords, but they were really high in the trees. Super fun to watch! Again, the whole staff was out making sure that everything was safe for everyone. There is also a rocking climb, as well as a rope and tire climb. Of course, it was fun, and I can truly say, this was a true workout. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, including the staff. Their interaction with students were great. My favorite was the giant swing. It was AWESOME! Just GO!!! I feel like this would be a great date night, as well as a great place to team build or have a birthday party. The staff is suberb, and the location is solid. There are lots of trees to shield you from the sun. I love forward to coming back.

    Us trying (and failing) to get the tubes to the river!
    Molly W.

    I had such high hopes for Terrapin. Now, keep in mind, this review is only for the tubing portion--those doing the high ropes seemed to be having ALL kinds of fun! After an extremely long and grueling semester, some friends and I decided that we needed a day trip, and what better to relax than tubing down a river with ice cold be...er...waters? A friend arranged all of the plans and according to the website needed to not make reservations... We finally find Terrapin (who's address is both confusing and not easy to find) and go in to the mall where their office is located. "Did you make reservations?" they ask..."no, the website said it was not necessary" "oh, well, you need them" After about 40 minutes of complicated plans and waiver signing they hand us our tubes and complimentary straps...straps?? What for?? Oh, right....WE carry our tubes the 15 minutes to the river and then carry them back... $20 per person for ME to carry a tube that probably costs less than that price and fit them in a Honda Civic?? we were a sight to see...Sigh... SO what have we learned?? Most tubing places I have ever been to put you on a bus (where you don't have to deal with tubes flying off your car--see picture) take you to the river, and pick you up again. NOT here. To be fair to Terrapin though, all the staff we encountered were very friendly and extremely helpful if not overly enthusiastic (I am reminded of drama camp counselors). I think with a couple of easy to see signs, and a shuttle to the river this day could have been much more hassel-free. Get it together Terrapin, you have SO much potential!

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    Michelle P.

    So I will start off by saying, "I went here on my birthday..." The past few reviews have been this way BUT I love my birthday! and I love spending time with friends and family whenever I can so this was a day adventure for just me and Matty. We chose the PERFECT weekend to go. We tried doing this in October for Matt's birthday but it was sold out for weeks!! When we found out it would be in the 60's for my birthday, we knew we wanted to be outdoors-usually a hike. Last minute I thought of checking Terrapin Adventures. There was plenty of open slots. We did Terrapin Challenge from 10-2pm for $80 each. Go big or go home, right? They informed us we chose the perfect weekend since usually the customer:instructor ratio is usually terrible during warm weekends. My favorites were the swing and leap of faith! Least favorite for the head first caterpillar way on the tower. DO NOT DO THAT. It is so tight and I have never felt claustrophobic until that moment in my life. My only thing I wasn't a big fan of is the instructors fooling around throwing snow at each other, they accidentally ended up hitting a customer. I wouldn't care if it was me, but think others should have a heads up. Also, I was informed that all the instructors we were working with were all brand new. I think they should be more mixed with experienced instructors since we are very high in the air. At one point, I was stuck on the third tier and he didn't offer any help. I literally couldn't move my harness. It was the first time I felt a freak out was necessary. Later I found out he was a new instructor.... I highly suggest going if you like adventure!

    Yesenia M.

    Came here today for a pre-birthday celebration and had a great time! It was a bit chilly so I advise visiting on a warm day. We did the terrapin challenge which is the best value as you get to do all the major attractions except the drop zone as it is closed for maintenance. The guides are very nice and patient through the course, this was my first time so I did have a few mini freak outs! I liked that we started off with the ziplining since it took some of the edge off before the rope course. Don't underestimate the thrill of the tree swing, I screamed the entire time! Be prepared to use your upper body on the ropes and climbs so I'm glad to be regular at the gym! After the adventure you're greeted at the exit with a nice cup of hot chocolate! I'll definitely be coming back on a warmer day for more fun!

    Carrie R.

    They staff was wonderful! Funny, attentive, and worked well with all fear and age levels. We ranged from 8-30 in age and some of us were brave and some of us have never left ground level before. But we all got through the zip line safely, happily, and most importantly we had a lot of fun!

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    Connie L.

    I came here for a team building session with about 30 people. Honestly I usually hate these kinds of things because they're so cheesy and largely unproductive. But Terrapin Adventures actually made it thoroughly interesting and entertaining. The staff here is excellent. They're friendly, funny and knowledgable and it feels like they're all family. We did some interesting team building activities such as being blinded folded and having to fit 30 people on about 8 tree stumps. My favorite part was their huge swinging chair which is a must-try. It doesn't look that bad at first but it's actually really high up from the ground and you can hear screams when the rope is released. Another must-try is their zip line which went faster than I expected. Lastly they also have a rock climbing area which is fun for beginners. Overall this is a fun place for team building but mostly geared toward a younger crowd.

    Note height relative to top tier where my 6 year old balanced.
    George G.

    Attended 7 year old's Birthday party in the newer kids challenge area...elevated course of cables, boards, rope & tube to balance over while overcoming ones fear of falling, heights. Pros: Affords kids a unique physically active adrenaline rush over that provided by typical sports. The staff guides provide excellent fun positive guidance to kids. Neutral: your kid may love or loathe the height.. A teaching opportunity to reassure your kid that you should trust safety harnesses & encourage them to keep going forward...as there holding up the course flow. Parents/staff may consider sequencing kids by order of their height/initiative. My daughter had stent where older faster party goer was right behind her & effectively breathing down her neck as she methodically worked the course/heights at her pace. Negative: from the photography standpoint parents should bring a zoom lens & sign waivers to have option to roam beneath obstacle structure. That said, despite the waiver & donning helmet i was not allowed to climb stairs up 3 tier platform to shoot from alternate vantage points. Overcast days work best.

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