Adrenaline rush: A climbing and zipline adventure
A month of this new school year has already passed, and I have fallen into the typical weekly routine of classes, work and homework. After a while, the days tend to blur together and feel a bit monotonous. In order to fight off the boredom, a bit of adrenaline and excitement might be necessary. TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest offers just that.
If you happen to be afraid of heights, this might not be the excursion for you. TreeRush Adventures consists of a series of obstacles, climbing elements and ziplines suspended up to 55 feet above ground. Seven different trails that vary in level of difficulty sprawl across six acres, and one ticket allows you to complete all of them. In total, there are more than 10 ziplines and 100 different climbing elements. The obstacles between ziplines are made of ropes, cables, wood and bridges.
TreeRush Adventures also has several special events on select nights. Glow in the Park allows you to climb at night under the fairy lights that line the trails. If you choose to go during this event, they will provide you with glow bracelets and necklaces to add to the vibe. Starting in October, they will also have Haunted TreeRush nights. This scary night climb embraces “spooky season” with costumes and Halloween decorations. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, they have Chill Sundays where they provide complimentary iced Thai coffee, lemonade and sweet iced tea. All these unique experiences also have a live DJ, so you can jam out while you climb.
Depending on when you go and if you decide to attend one of their special events or not, tickets range from $40 to $50. I realize that might seem a bit steep to us college students, but keep in mind, it allows you to explore all seven trails if you choose to. TreeRush Adventures is in Bellevue, Nebraska, which is a little over an hour from campus. Once you make the drive, the staff will take you through a brief training course before you are allowed to climb to ensure everyone has a safe experience.
If you’re looking for something different to break up your normal routine, zip over to TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest to add some thrills to your week.
By Kelina Rodgers