Humming along a Zipline

by: Janet Kynard, Founder/President It Happens in Alabama, janet@ithappensinalabama.com

 Have you ever imagined flying above white sand dunes or over water? You will your chance at Gulf Shores State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Gulf Shores State Park consists of 6,150 acres and has two miles of sugar white beaches, an abundance of wildlife, beautiful seashells, camping, golf and fishing and more. Now they are adding the new Hummingbird Ziplines at Gulf Adventure Center, slated to open March 9, 2013. There will be six zipline towers; four of the six will go over water. The last one is almost entirely over Lake Shelby.

The course will take you approximately 2.5 hours to complete and cost $79 per person ($87 with tax). The groups will be limited to 12 people per hour. If you know the exact time you would like to begin, your best bet is to book online. If this is not enough exercise for you, then consider renting a kayak or paddle board. The kayaks run $8 to $9 per hour and the paddle boards run $17 to $19 per hour. The more hours you book, the bigger the discount. Be sure to take a picnic lunch and enjoy the view, while resting and watching other flyers. I am very excited about this and am looking forward to my adventure this spring. I hope to see you there!