I am afraid of heights but this was awesome. This was our second time with Sky Valley…read more We love the fact that the two guides give a practice run first, going over all the safety issues and they teach you how to brake. The first three zip lines were also practice runs where the guides had us comfortable on the platforms in the trees. Then the first real big run was Big Mama. What an incredible view. It was 1200 feet long and over 300 feet high. After this first rush, everyone was wanting to keep going. Sky Valley does an excellent job of making everyone feel comfortable and safe.

Love this business so much! My 11 year old and I went on the zip line tour today. I spoke with the…read moreguide at check in because my son was pretty nervous. He was so kind and explained that if he felt uncomfortable at any time we could leave the course. The guides were excellent and made the experience so enjoyable. The views while ziplining are just so beautiful. I'm already planning a trip back with my entire family. Spend a few hours flying through the treetops. I promise you won't regret it.

After drying off and getting into dry clothes they play a prank on you and spray you with water. So…read morenow I have to sit in wet clothes for an hour ride back to the base. Like, do that when I'm still soaking wet but let me get dry and be dry.

We had a fabulous time with Jesse caving. The cave itself was pretty diverse. Most of it had a high…read moreceiling so it never felt claustophobic. There is lots of water, so wear clothes and shoes that you may never get clean again - fair warning. If you have mobility issues, I'd avoid this one. Otherwise, go and enjoy. You will absolutely love it. The cave is pretty amazing.

The staff told us we would just pay the difference between the small course and the big course if…read moreour 12-year-old wanted to upgrade. Our 12-year-old was extremely bored on the small course and we were able to get him off midway through. He did not even complete the course and they still charged us more than just the difference to do the bigger course. They did not advise us that the small course should just be for kids under 8yo as it is extremely basic. They also did not space the kids out well enough and our kids were waiting a long time on the course. Dissatisfied with the organization and customer service.

High Gravity lies between Blowing Rock and Boone just off highway 321/221 on the Tweetsie Railroad…read moreproperty. Took 9/4 year olds up for a day trip. 4 year old struggles at first with the zip line but the staff there are young and cool so they helped him along. 9 yr old loved the whole thing but wants to go back and do the more challenging course. Swing is a must but under 7 can't go on it. However there is a ninja course next to it they can mess around on while your getting towed up for the swing. Here's my three things: 1) $150+ for 3 for a couple hours so plan accordingly. Check ages and weights for everyone against their online profiles. 2) Snacks and drinks available but limited. 3) They have safes to lock up your valuables while you are on the course. Staff is pretty chill and very safety oriented. Stop by Happy Valley Filling station on the way up or down the mountain if coming up/down 321. Great pizza's and beer!

Everything was perfect. We got rained out the first day and…read moreBrad, our guide, quickly arranged to meet us the next morning. The horses were beautiful, cared for, and very mannerly! I couldn't recommend this company more!!

I am giving this guided horseback ride a poor rating because of what happened during the ride and,…read morejust as importantly, how the situation was handled afterward. At the beginning of the ride, my horse got too close to my son's horse, and his horse tried to nip at mine. I made sure to stay back and mentioned to Brad that his horse seemed territorial. Brad agreed and said that the horse could be territorial. As the ride continued, Brad fell back, leaving me in front and my son behind me. We rode that way for approximately 20-30 minutes. Later, Brad moved back to the front and held onto my son's horse so I could get in front of my son, with my son following behind me. We rode in that formation for at least another 30-45 minutes without any problems. My son's horse was approximately 5-6 feet behind me, and I was riding on the opposite side of the trail. Then, without warning, my son's horse took off, charged toward me, and bit my leg. The bite tore my jeans all the way down to my ankle. Brad asked if I was okay, and I told him I was, but that it hurt very badly. My biggest concern is this: if you know a horse can be territorial and aggressive toward another horse, why would you put an inexperienced rider on that horse? I am extremely thankful that it was me who was bitten and not my son. What has upset me just as much as the incident itself is what happened afterward. Brad never called to check on me, never followed up to see how I was doing, and never offered any type of refund or compensation. I would have expected at the very least a phone call to check on my condition and acknowledge what happened. This incident ruined the rest of my vacation that week. The lack of concern afterward made the situation even worse. His actions after the incident are a major reason for my poor rating. It left me feeling that the money was more important than the safety and well-being of his customers. I hope this review helps other riders understand what happened so they can make an informed decision about whether this is the right horseback riding experience for them.

DO NOT LISTEN TO BAD REVIEWS. This was the best horseback riding experience my family and I have…read moreever done. Mike and his parents are the kindest individuals we have met on our trip and practice social distancing and wear masks when necessary. The horses were well trained and followed the horse in front while still having control to maneuver around certain areas. Best time ever!!! Best views ever too!!

Worst ride I have ever had. I rode late June 2021.. no wonder the best reviews are much older. I've…read morebeen riding English for a year and western a year before that, and have a history of riding trails such as in the Colorado mountains, at home, and the difficult trail at Dutch creek. This was a supposed easy ride, trail wasn't very long, you ride the same stretch there and back. There were a few red flags right away. The horses, although very friendly, did not look to be in very good shape. One horse had Cushing's disease, a condition where they do not shed their winter coat as they should. This poor horse had to ride in full western thick gear with a full winter coat in the middle of summer, they didn't even shave his coat. All of the other horses had long hooves, they desperately needed a farrier out there to trim their hooves. A fair few of the horses also had spots where their coat was completely rubbed off and it was just their skin. The stables and the staff are next. No greeting from the staff, I couldn't tell who was staff and who was a rider, our trail guide seemed to have no interest in talking. The woman who signed us in was polite enough- just enough, not nice enough to comment on or rude enough to be mean about. The trail guide took the first horse in line aside from his own on a lead, which is the first time I have ever seen that on a trail, and frankly was very strange. Although they did multiple check on the girth, my saddle and my mothers saddle were leaning to the side and could not be fixed easily. Half of the staff was a seven and six year old, who did a better job than the other staff. Props to them, they held back tree limbs as we passed, and walked ahead and behind us as we rode the trail. The barn and main house were in poor condition. There were flies in the main house, and you could see through the barn where ceiling insulation was coming loose and the walls were disheveled. The barn where the horses stayed seemed unorganized, as when our trail lead got off, he let his horse run right into the barn, not lead to a stall or anything, still fully tacked up. Now, onto my personal ride. I had a panic attack. Keep in mind my riding experience here, I have NEVER cried on the back of a horse. Ever. From being thrown off to multiple almost heat strokes, I have never cried. But this horse, Sugar.. she broke me. She had the strangest step pattern I have ever ridden on. She'd step to the cliffs, right at the side of the trails, and run me STRAIGHT INTO THORN BUSHES. I had to pick thorns out of my thick riding pants and legs. The saddle was crooked the entire time, and it was very concerning. The trail was fairly easy, but very rocky. The staff said there were working on it, so I don't mind as much. There was one spot that had a very steep decline that you rode down and then back up, the horses seemed confident going up but very unsure going down. My horse constantly stepped off the path, but was so stubborn I could hardly move her, she didn't listen to leg or reign. She INSISTED on going through more difficult paths with no regard that I was on her back. She would be terrifying for a smaller child to ride, and this place advertises themselves as very kid friendly. The trail was just ride up then take the same way back, fairly simple, but because of the horse it was the worst ride I have ever been on. In conclusion, I would not recommend this place. The horses haven't been kept care of in the best way, the staff is just okay, my horse didn't listen and drove us into thorns and rocks, and the trail was just basic. The best staff there were around 7 years old.

This was my first tubing experience and it was wonderful. We felt super relaxed and loved looking…read moreat all the nature. Would definitely recommend, especially for the price!!

My favorite tubing spot! We gone here from Mooresville…read moreseveral times a summer! Great staff!!! The river ride is just enough! Come try them out! They won't disappoint!

I have been going to this place since the mid 1980's as a young boy and we've brought the kids here…read moreseveral times over the past few years. They have both a Gem mine and the trout fishing and in the old days had a mini golf course but that is long gone now. The main guy who operates it, Heath, is super nice and helpful. He got us setup and helped my kids learn to cast the poles and get the hook out once the fish were caught. They charge by the pound and the trout are pretty big so plan a big meal ahead. There's a little extra for cleaning the fish but that's worth it. If you are looking for a fun kid activity this is also a kid friendly place as long as they can hold the pole and reel with your help. The poles, bait, and buckets are supplied so you don't have to bring anything with you. They'll pack it in ice for you also when you leave so you'll be able to keep your fresh catch cold. ----TL;DR----- PROS: plenty of parking, friendly folks, usually it's pretty easy to catch a fish, family run, family oriented and kids will likely enjoy it CONS: none, it's lots of fun BOTTOM LINE: if you like fishing and want to spend a fun few hours, check them out. We've been many times and still love to go back!

They supply everything. Three ponds. The man who works there was very friendly and informative…read more Very nice guy. You don't pay if you don't catch. They even have collapsible chairs. Clean spot. Great time!

My father came down to visit and we wanted to spend some time fishing on our beautiful tail waters…read more We actually came in contact with West Fork and Nils Peterson by chance when the previous guide that we hired suffered a back injury the day prior to our trip. Having never been on a float trip before, I do not have much to compare to. I can say without a doubt, however, that Nils is an excellent guide who is incredibly knowledgeable about the rivers. We spent a day floating down Watauga and each lost count at how many we rainbows and browns we caught. Nils was personable, accommodating, and professional. He was full of advice for when you are out wading, fly choice, and was not overbearing. Even gave me a dozen flies to take home and try. I will be booking solely with him for future trips! Thank you!!

Having a great guide makes all the difference! Nils has patience and a great sense of humor which…read moremade the trip so fun!!! He also knows where to go for the catches! It was our first time but WOW did we catch a lot!!!! He is also very good at untangling lines! :-) We had a fabulous lunch made by his wife and daughter that was delicious! Recommend highly!!!!!