Not for the Faint of Heart!

Last night, I woke up about 3 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep so I decided to research Branson and discovered that something was coming here early in 2010 that I had heard nothing about. This will not appeal to the stereotypical Branson visitor, but it does help prove that Branson is really trying to expand its appeal.

If you aren't into shows and want something a little more daring, there are already a number of activities you might enjoy: trout fishing, kayaking, para-sailing,water skiing, boating,  hiking, helicopter rides, hot air balloons (out of Springfield or Ark.) and even mud caving (I should get my brother and nephews to write a column about their experiences with this one--hint, hint). If that isn't exciting enough for you, then how about Zip-lining?

If you have ever watched The Amazing Race, you may have seen contestants zipping through the jungles of Costa Rica. Well, now, you will be able to  spend 2 1/2 hours playing Tarzan right here in the forests surrounding Branson.

This is how it works:

•  There are platforms spaced high above the canopy. 
• You are hooked to a zip-line that is strung from one platform to another.
•  You step off of the platform and "fly" to the next platform.
•  You get hooked up to the next zip-line and off you go to the next platform.       

 Want  to learn more about the Branson Zip-line? Here is a link that will fill you in on its progress. bransonziplineblog.com/

What fun!!