There’s An Adventure Park Hiding In The Middle Of An Arkansas Forest And You Need To Visit
J.B. VanDyke
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There’s isn’t anything crazy about wanting to see Arkansas nature up close, so there isn’t anything crazy about Loco Ropes either. Though some of their activities are a little more challenging than others, each activity offers its own unique way of seeing the forest near the adorable town of Mountain View. In short, you’ve never seen the forest this way, from this perspective, and it’s something you need to try right away.
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Have you visited Loco Ropes in Arkansas before? Doesn’t it sounds like so much fun! Loco Ropes is located at Ozark Folk Center State Park at 1025A Park Avenue in Mountain View. Learn more about this epic adventure park, including seasonal hours and registration information, at the Loco Ropes website or official Facebook page.
Before you visit this amazing attraction, you should know Mountain View is also the Folk Music Capital of the World. You can learn about that here. You should try to stop by Blanchard Springs Caverns while you’re in town, too. What a fun Arkansas adventure!
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Loco Ropes in Arkansas
Is Loco Ropes the only adventure park in Arkansas?
Are you an adventure seeker? Well, then you'll be right at home here in Arkansas, where our forests and rivers are home to some truly bucket-list-level adventures. With a cave, river, lake, Bull Shoals is an amazing Arkansas adventure! Every Arkansas nature lover will find something to do here, whether it be on the water, by the shore, or underground. From fishing and swimming, to exploring the underworld of Bull Shoals Cavern, this is one of the coolest natural adventure parks in Arkansas. And who says you can't have an adventure on a rainy day? For more heart-pumping fun in The Natural State, check out Spartan Adventure Park, an indoor adventure park that recently opened in Fort Smith, that boasts ropes courses, ninja obstacle courses, trampolines, and zip lines.
What are some other epic outdoor adventures in Arkansas?
In between Malvern and Hot Springs, deep inside the Ouachita National Forest, the Zip Lines at Ouachita Bend is an epic outdoor adventure park you really must explore. The park is a wonderful combination of hiking and outdoor recreation, including an amazing zip line that takes brave souls flying through the Arkansas forest. The seven zip lines at Ouachita Bend are the first "Super G" zip experience in the south, in fact, and can take you up to 40 mph!
Does Arkansas have any other zip line courses?
If zipping across the treetops is your idea of fun, you will be very happy here in Arkansas, as the state is home to a true zip line triple threat! In Jasper, you'll find Iron Horse, the longest zip line in Arkansas. Not only that, but Iron Horse is also the fastest and the tallest! This superlative superstar is located at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, an authentic dude ranch in Jasper (yes -- a dude ranch! Talk about a memorable day of fun in The Natural State!) Wondering what to expect? Well, the zip line is about half a mile long and begins with a vertical drop of 277 feet. You'll fly 2,300 feet over the canyon and be over 300 feet in the air! At the fastest point, you'll be zooming over 50 mph too! The zip line is certainly heart pounding, but the length of the tour gives you enough time to remember to open your eyes and enjoy the ride!