Oh my goodness when I say a good time, we had a good time!!…read moreWe celebrated my nieces, 19th birthday at the madhouse rage room in Petersburg, Virginia. The welcoming hospitality and attention and detail, safety requirements and safety resources for all to remain safe while having a good time were impeccable. We had a large group so we had both rooms. One was a car room and one was an electronic room all of our PPE "protective gear" was supplied by the company face shields, and damage equipment was also provided. This was definitely something that I would recommend for those that are seeking to get out frustrations to use as a meditation ritual in getting out an anger and frustration. Try it for yourself or with a group you would not be disappointed!

We had the best time, Alfie, Jay and team were awesome and they helped us get our inner rage out!!…read moreSo much fun and we will be back! Highly recommend!

Came yesterday for a zip line and zoo ticket for 5 juniors. It was hot and humid but that resulted…read morein no line and more 1:1 service! They had a great way of training the lils on everything and we never felt rushed as the juniors made their way through the course! When it got to level 2 (higher) I was very apprehensive about the youngest going up there, but Miciah offered to go with so that we could all get the most out of this experience. It was overall a very fun and pleasant adventure, even as it did start to rain unexpectedly at the end. 5 Star service, thanks Miciah; we would absolutely come again.

Had no idea going to the zoo they had zip lines and obstacle courses!!…read more This was loads of fun and great exercise, you and your family work through fun, challenging obstacles that lead to fast flying zip lines over the zoo!! Most fun I've ever had at the zoo :)

My teenager had a great time on the Treetop Journey course. He was able to complete all 3 pathways…read moremultiple times within the hour timeframe. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpfully supervised everyone on the course. The course is in the middle of a large park and complete shaded by trees. We went during a heat advisory and the temperatures on the course were easily 10-15 degrees lower due to the shade and tree breeze. We will absolutely be back for the Treetop Adventure course when he is old enough that I don't have to go with him!

I had a fantastic time here during the glow in the dark experience. There are different levels of…read moredifficulty made a little more difficult by the lack of light. I loved it. The different obstacles were so much fun. The course was easy to hook into and the employees were very helpful. There's a small training course in the beginning that they take you through where you learn the equipment and how the course works. I definitely can't wait to come back.

My husband and I went to Canopy as a belated birthday present to him and we had an awesome time!…read moreWe've done a few other adventure parks before and this was possibly a little more challenging than the others but just as fun! Every two obstacles there was a zip line which was a great break for my shaky legs and arms. It was tough - even the lowest two levels - but I love feeling like my arms and legs had a great workout! I hope we can return and try the hardest two at some point!

I recently went here with a student group and we had a great time! Canopy Adventure Park is great…read morewith groups from booking to actually hosting the event! Everyone enjoyed themselves and we all left in one piece. With 4 total courses It's smaller than many other courses I've been on, but still very challenging. With an hour & a half I completed 3. I will say it's definitely more a challenge course than a ziplining experience, so keep that in mind!

Riverside Drive is my favorite place for a long, tough training run. And I'm not the only one…read more You'll find runners, bikers, hikers, and all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts along Riverside Drive. Drivers are, for the most part, cautious too because of it. AND there are water fountains strategically placed here and there so you don't get dehydrated on your run. On one side, you'll see the majestic James River and lovely homes on the other. Riverside Drive is one reason Richmond got voted Best River Town in the 2012 issue of Outdoor Magazine. Go on... enjoy the outdoors!

On behalf of myself and my group, this was one of the best Richmond experiences we've ever had…read more Collin was our guide and it could not have been any more fun. Not only did he help with any slight nervousness we had but he also was so attentive towards my amputee fiancé on our first time white water rafting. Needless to say, this was absolutely amazing and we will be back

Me, wife, and 2 daughters (16 & 11) went the last week of July '25 and it was a great time. I never…read moreknew there was rafting in Richmond but will def be going back for a quick trip on the water that is quite fun. Tom was our guide, Hailey, was the other rafts guide, and both were awesome. Tom knew so much about the area history and is very experienced guiding. Such an easy trip to make with fun rapids (III's and sometimes IV's). I'm sure all the guides are great, but we will ask for Tom and Hailey first next trip. Pretty impressed with this outfit. (Wish they had more merch to purchase though, just imo).

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous place. I want to live here. Sandy river does it right. The tipis…read moreare gorgeous, so comfy and cozy. The people are very friendly and make you feel right at home. My husband and I came for a one night stay in moon dance tipi and we loved it so much we stayed a second night in sun dance. We just couldn't leave. Both tipis were immaculate and perfect. We will be back with all our friends! Thank you Sandy River for a perfectly relaxing stay.

A wonderful evening of glamping! This is just what my husband and I needed! A nice getaway to…read moreappreciate the peace and tranquility of nature. But, not too far to access restaurants and other conveniences ;-) Everything is exactly as it appears on their website! The luxury tipis allow you to reconnect with nature without the complete sacrifice of comfort. If you're like me and want the creature comforts of a soft bed to lay your head and clean private facilities to freshen up or do your business, the luxury tipi is for you! There are six luxury tipis on site with different layouts that accommodate mainly up to four people. However, if you have a larger family or group there are two other tipis that can hold up to six, maybe eight people total?. We chose the Shining Star tipi as it fit our needs and was the furtherest from the rest of the tipis. It is very spacious,with 650 square feet of space. Inside is decorated beautifully with rustic furniture and well equipped with kitchenware and utensils and toiletries. If campfire cooking isn't your thing, fear not-the tipi contains a mini fridge, with a toaster oven, microwave, and coffee maker. The tipi is well designed and the owners truly thought of everything you would need! Foil, campfire cooking ware, dishes, cups, utensils, spices, skewers, dishwashing liquid and paper towels to boot! Although it has heated floors and a heater/AC unit, ceiling fan and a regular table fan, be mindful of when you book your tipi. It can still get really cold or hot dependent upon how low the temperature drops or rises because the tipi isn't insulated. Remember, you're still (glamorous/glorified) camping, but with way more convenience! They do provide extra blankets inside the weaved basket inside the tipi. If you need more you can just ask. We also prepared for the temperature drop that night which dipped into the 30's by layering up. The heating unit and heated floors definitely make a difference, but when the temps go into the extremes you may notice it as well. We could tell how warm it was from the outside when we first checked in and when we came In from cooking dinner on the campfire. Each tipi has its own fire pit with a cooking grate and at least four chairs with cupholders. A full sized picnic table is located near your tipi as well. It was nice to relax and enjoy the serenity. We even had a surprise visitor! A cat from one of the neighboring properties joined us. She's super friendly and cute as can be! She greeted us in the morning, when we were leaving. Too cute! There is plenty to do, or not do if you just want to relax. We were able to visit with the adorable animals on site (albino turkeys, lambs and sheep, a quarter horse, two mini donkeys and chickens! If any eggs are available from the chicken coop you are welcome to gather some for breakfast or one of your meals. The adventure course/zipline course onsite is available as well for additional fees. In addition, you can rent (for additional fees) various types of bikes, canoes, kayaks and SUPs. The latter wasn't available until the day we checked out. But we were still eligible for 20% off the aforementioned activities. If you are an overnight guest, they provide you with a discount code. They also have an outdoor pool. Just keep in mind that all these activities aren't available all year. Most of them close for the winter and reopen in the spring ( seems Mid March? Clarify with the company first). We had a great time! Morgan was pleasant and friendly. She showed us the chicken coop prior to taking us to our tipi. If staying in a tipi they will lead you to your designated parking spot in a golf cart. If you need assistance with luggage etc they transport it for you via the golf cart as vehicles aren't allowed to be driven on the areas in front of the tipis. If you choose, you can purchase a bundle of wood, lighter fluid, s'mores kit or a pint of ice cream if you wish from them. Which is convenient if you want to travel light or don't want to bother running to the store nearby. If you don't make it to Richlands creamery, I highly suggest you buy a pint from Sandy RIver, as it's from RIchlands. It's soo good! Everything was well organized from start of booking to check out. Sarah, had contacted me via phone a couple days prior to our check-in to answer any questions we had and our estimated time of arrival. The day we arrived, check in was smooth and our wood etc we ordered were already available and set out for us! They also checked on us before the evening closed out. My only suggestion is a place to set your bath soap/shampoo in the shower and maybe a curtain near the bathroom, in case you have four people instead of two who aren't related to you in during your stay ;-) Although,The bathroom is configured so no one can really see you if someone should walk into the tipi.

Great time escaping from the Elephant Shujaa room!! It was very realistic and definitely safari hot…read more in there! We especially liked the background music and props were very cool !! You have to be very observant and work in coordination with your team, otherwise you won't make it out in time! The owner was very friendly and the clues interesting! You must work as a team and systematically work through the clues. Fresh eyes are a must, so rotate through your team! You get three hints if needed. A portion of the proceeds go toward elephant preservation! All in all, it was a fantastic experience!! So. Ring your friends and coworkers!!!

I found this escape room which was close to upper Shirley vineyards and added this to our friend's…read morebirthday celebration! We're a bunch of escape room fanatics. :) We did the elephant shujaa room where the objective is to hunt down the poachers. You enter a tent to search for clues to hunt down the location of the poachers to capture them. I really did feel like I was in Africa with the heat (haha). Points for immersion :) We were provided with a walkie-talkie and 3 hints if needed. Sleuthing around the tent required being very observant, attention to detail and team work. The clues made sense and were not convoluted. I wouldn't recommend the max of 8 people. It can get tight in there. Maybe 2-5people. We had a good time despite the heat. We broke out with 11min and 29 seconds to spare with a group of 3. If you're in town, check this place out! I hail from VB so the next time I do come it will be if I'm in the area for other things.