Adventure Outdoors Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 22

ABOVE GROUND

FUN

AND UNDERGROUND

Adventure

IN KENTUCKY ' S ZIP-LINE AND CAVE CAPITAL

Cave City , Kentucky

T

he heart of Kentucky brings the nature lover through Cave Country where outdoor adventure is king .
Glide through the treetops on three different zip-lines . Whether it ’ s the fastest twin zip-line in the south at KY Action Park ; a five section treetop canopy tour at Mammoth Cave Adventure ; or a short trip across the mouth of Hidden River Cave , there is sky high ride experience to suit your comfort zone .
If air-time isn ’ t your thing , then check out our local canoe companies for a leisurely trip through Mammoth Cave National Park on the Green River . Whether it ’ s Green River Canoe , Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak , or Cave Country Canoes , the lazy river is available for trips from 3 hours to 3 days including overnight camping .
For non-paddlers , the 53,000 acre park at Mammoth Cave offers trails for leisure or the hardcore gravel biking or hiking enthusiast . Or add a fourlegged friend at Kentucky Action
Park ’ s Jesse James Riding Stables or Double-J Stables .
After exploring above ground adventures , there are underground wonders to enthrall and amaze anyone wanting to experience pre-historic time travel . View Mother Nature ’ s million year artistic creations on a walking tour through one of Cave Country ’ s eight tour caves .
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