These Terrifying Swinging Bridges In Alaska Will Make Your Stomach Drop
By Courtney|Published July 30, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
There is a saying that goes a little something like this; sometimes the scariest things in life are the most worthwhile. When you take super-long swinging bridges that are hundreds of feet in the air (over top wildlife habitat that very likely has bears in it), and pair them with heart-pounding ziplining excursions that are your only means to get to the other side, well… that quote rings true. Because without diving in head first, you will miss out on all the extraordinary beauty that the Tongass National Forest has to offer. And let’s just say, the risk is DEFINITELY worth the reward.
This incredibly reputable eco-tourism company in Southeast Alaska has won countless awards such as "Tour of the Year" by Princess Cruises, "Excellence in Tourism" and the coveted "Chuck West Award" for excellence and innovation on highlighting the true beauty of Alaska. Every year visitors from all over the world come to Southeast Alaska via cruise ship and are anxious to sign up for these incredible excursions that offer heart-pounding swinging bridges and adrenaline packed ziplining tours. Independent travelers alike are hot-to-trot on these epic adventures as well after learning about all the natural beauty, stunning viewing and top-notch service that can be expected.
Head to Alaska's state capital city of Juneau for 6,000 feet of suspension bridges and ziplining fun. For all the excitement you'll head over to Douglas Island where you will submerge yourself deep within the rainforest and experience some of the best eco-tourism hot spots in the entire last frontier. We double dog dare you to cross any of the massive swinging suspension bridges without feeling that pit drop to the very bottom of your stomach.
The beauty of the swinging suspension bridges nestled perfectly in tall spruce, hemlock and cedar trees will almost make you forget that you are 135 high in the air crossing over a wildlife habitat that is known for having lots of bears on the ground. For a good distraction, just look up and you're likely to spot a bald eagle soaring about. As if the swinging bridge wasn't enough to get your heart pounding, the ziplining excursions will surely give you the ultimate adrenaline rush.
If the pictures didn’t already make you want to dive head first into this epic adventure, you’ve got to check out the video footage below. What a terrifying yet totally worth it experience to have. We are shaking in our boots just thinking about it! Only in Alaska folks, Only in Alaska!
Are you a sucker for a great outdoor activity? If so, you should definitely check out these 13 once-in-a-lifetime adventures that you can only have in Alaska!
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