The weather has been beautiful lately! We are taking advantage of the sunny days before the temperature gets too hot to go outside. Last weekend, we went on a family hike at the
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. There are a couple of miles of trails, lots of shade, and a beautiful view. There are 16 markers along the Cactus Rock Trail. Boogs was our leader on this trail and it was his mission to find all of the markers. Boogs was a good leader!
We went geocaching and were able to find one out of the two geocaches we went looking for. Boogs traded in a travel bug butterfly for a prism viewfinder. Geocaching, hunting for hidden "treasure", is a fun way to spend the day.
We have two weeks left of school this year. My friend and I took advantage of the time we have while the kids were at school to go ziplining. A couple of months ago, there was a groupon for
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Both D and I purchased the groupon season pass. D has done ziplining three times before but was eager to go again. This was the first time I have gone.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures has a series of 5 lines to cross on a three hour tour. (The theme to Gilligan's Island just ran through my head.) The last zip of the tour is the longest zipline in Texas and the 9th longest in the world. It is half a mile long. You reach 50 to 60 mph. It was so much fun!!!
Jumping off backwards did make me a bit nervous the first time, but it got easier. If you let go of the handles, you can spin around and see the great view. The only problem is getting yourself to stop spinning. D and I got to race each other on the last one.
D jumped off a little bit before I did. I never quite caught up. The guide was kind enough to take a few pictures for us. It was a long way from one side to the other. Our two guides, Parker and Johnny, did an excellent job of making this little adventure fun for the entire group.
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oh my goodness!! you are so so brave although it looks like an amazing view i there is no way i could do that!
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun little adventure. It was not scary at all when compared to skydiving.
DeleteOh that does look fun! Good for you. Geocaching is on our list this holiday. Haven't done it for a while.I must remember to take something to leave. #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteWe have been carrying around a trackable travel bug for several months but kept forgetting to leave it.
DeleteI could see our whole family taking part in the zipline adventures and having a great time - what a wonderful experience with some stunning views. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteBoogs said he would like to go. It will be a while before he can because the minimum weight limit is 75 lbs.
DeleteThis is so much fun! Zipline is my dream acitvity! Something about the speed and the wind of your face that entices me to do it. Thanks for sharing your trip =) #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteThe speed was amazing. It just went by a little bit too fast.
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