Thursday, September 5, 2013

Branson Zipline Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve by Linda Burligame

There are many ways to have fun in Branson … that’s so-o-o evident when my family visits in the summer. So much to do, so little time!

Big fans of the Vigilante ZipRider at The Shepherd of the Hills, they decided this year they also wanted to experience Branson Zipline Canopy Tours.

It was a wonderful experience and we have the picture to prove it!

There are several options, including zipline canopy tours (guided excursions across zip lines, sky bridges, and platforms) like the 2.5-hour Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour and the 1.5 hour Flying Prospector Canopy Tour. The Blue Streak Fast Line & Freefall Xpress is a thrilling zip from mountaintop to a 100 foot platform, then a freefall dismount. Adventures include topographical, ecological, and historical info — and some Ozarks storytelling!

Branson Zipline Canopy Tours offers world-class eco-adventures and fun for all ages.

The kids had never been to Wolfe Creek Preserve and were immediately impressed by the lodge. Amish-built, it is extraordinary, even the beautiful wood floor inside. The gift shop is incredible. Wolfe Creek Station is filled with unique souvenirs and specialty items, including Amish Feast products, crafts, nostalgic items, hats, handbags, all sorts of T-shirts and jackets, stuffed animals, jewelry — well, you get the idea.

Besides ziplining and shopping, another nice opportunity is Wolfe Creek Photo Safari, which begins (as all the adventures do) with a ride to the top of the mountain in a Pinzgauer Swiss Army Troop Carrier, then a guided, gentle downhill walking tour through Wolfe Creek Preserve. Plenty of observation decks, too … it’s all fun. When guests arrive back at the lodge after their adventure, all eyes go to the video screens to see their photos. We heartily recommend Branson Zipline Canopy Tours. Who’s ready to “go again?!”

By Linda Burligame for Shepherd of the Hills Gazette

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

One blogger's story about their experience at Branson Zipline Canopoy Tours

Krista with couponhauls.com came to the Branson Zipline and wrote a review about her experience.  It's a good read...here's the start of her story...

Have you ever wanted to do something so bad you are giddy with excitement. Well, that was the reaction my daughters gave me on one sunny July 2nd, 2013. We were asked to go and do a review of one of the BIGGEST and most exciting Zipline tours in the nation. Now, lets go back to our reactions during the moment of realizing what exactly we are doing. Did not take this 41 year old mom to realize I may not get out of this one. How can we do a proper review without me on it. You see I did not tell you all I am TERRIFIED of heights. All the way there I am creating scenarios in my head of how to get out of this extreme adventure.


To find out about the rest of Krista's adventures click here:
http://www.couponhauls.com/branson-zipline/

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Branson Zipline Canopy Tours

World Class Eco-Adventure during Ozark Mountain Christmas
 

Branson Zipline Canopy Tours at WolfeCreek Preserve has special winter Canopy Tours during Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. 





Branson Zipline Canopy Tours’ version of the most wonderful time of the year includes visitors soaring through the Ozark Mountains on guided canopy tours exploring the “cool” features of Wolfe Creek Preserve.


During November and December visitors on the Ozarks Xplorer Zipline Canopy Tour, along with traversing a series of ziplines, sky bridges, and platforms, will share a seat around the campfire with hot cider & snacks.

 
Famous Russian Comedian Yakov Smirnoff (pictured here with friend Leigh Ann Thomas), whose theater sits on US Hwy 65 just south of Branson Zipline, calls this authentic outdoors experience “a world class eco-adventure”. His recommendations of fun things to do in Branson includes Branson Zipline Canopy Tours as well his unique show, Yakov’s Dinner Adventure. 




At Wolfe Creek Preserve visitors are also enjoying ringside seats by the campfire as they gaze at zipliners on the BlueStreak Fast Line & Freefall XpressNorth America’s first power fan free fall from 100’ tower.

Many visitors enjoy the guided WolfeCreek Photo Safari Walking Tour and discovering the secrets of Wolfe Creek Preserve with Safari Dan, nature guide. Those on the gentle down hill walking tour enjoy unique glimpses of zipliners and also a snack break around the campfire. 














All tours, including the Wolfe Creek Photo Safari, include a ride in the vintage Pinzgauers –WWII troop transports used in the Alps.


 
 
 
 
 
All eco-tours are daily through December 31. It’s recommended that you book your zipline tour now as the tours sell out quickly.


For unique gifts and souvenirs visit Wolfe Creek Station located at Branson Zipline. While Wolfe Creek Station is the check-in location for all of the eco-adventures, it is also one of the most unique shopping destinations in the Ozarks.  Explore the themed gift shop and discover the eclectic choices offered. The vast array of products include items for home décor, purses, hats, jewelry, organic lotions & specialty soaps, nostalgic toys, t-shirts, candles, vases, books, outdoor themed products, greeting cards, desk & school items, plush animals, birdhouses, chimes and Amish products such as jellies, jams, veggies, teas, coffees, baskets, lanterns, crafts, & more.  
 
It’s the perfect place to find that special Christmas gift…and while you’re there purchase a gift certificate and give the gift of soaring to the one you love!


Branson Zipline Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve is just 7 miles north of Branson at 2339 US 65. Go to BransonZipline.com for more information.

 

 












 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Carl Junction, MO raising big money for breast cancer research

Post office, mini-skirts, Branson Zipline, and poodle skirts play part
(Branson, MO – Thursday, October 13, 2011) — Want to know how to raise big bucks for breast cancer research? Just ask Carl Junction’s Chamber of Commerce President, Gary Stubblefield. This month, Stubblefield plans to take part in a flash mob, illuminate Carl Junction with pink lighting, wear a pink mini-skirt at city council meetings and among other things – if Carl Junction can raise over $40,000 – wear a pink poodle skirt while zipping at Wolfe Creek Preserve home of Branson Zipline Canopy Tours. And not just any zip, he’ll take flight on the Blue Streak Fast Line (at one point soaring over 150’ in the air) and then take the plunge on the Freefall Xpress, North America’s only 100’ freefall dismount controlled by a power fan.

Carl Junction is a small Missouri community (pop. 7,500) however in 2010 they took second place nationally in raising funds to purchase breast cancer awareness postage stamps. Those funds go towards breast cancer research. Stubblefield says, “In addition Carl Junction CARES, the group supporting stamp sales, has fundraising and awareness activities to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO), the Hope4You breast cancer foundation and for the association Early Detection Works.” For October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Carl Junction CARES, led by Stubblefield, plans for dozens of activities to help them take first place in raising funds for 2011. “Last year, the post office that placed first in the nation sold $42,000 worth of stamps, our goal is to beat that amount. If we can raise over $40,000 by October 31, you’ll see me and my pretty pink poodle skirt at Branson Zipline Canopy Tours on November 5. I hope to be joined by our City Council, the mayor, city administrators and Carl Junction Post Master,” says Stubblefield. “Now that will be worth the price of the stamps alone.”

There are additional activities and ways that you can help Carl Junction meet its goal. “With Carl Junction Cares the bottom line is anything can be done, if you believe enough in what you are doing. We have had two detections in our first 3 years of doing this. That is what I am most proud of,” says Stubblefield. “We will be busy just about every day to bring attention to the cause.” The observance kicked off the first of October with Carl Junction going pink at dusk and sales of the official United States Postal Service’s breast cancer awareness postage stamp at the Carl Junction post office, 111 S. Main St. The lighting, along with pink ribbons on utility poles and pink awareness ribbons on Main Street, will be in place throughout the month. To participate in supporting the cause by purchasing postage stamps from any location contact the Carl Junction Post Office at 417-649-7831.

To get exact information, dates, and times for other fundraising activities go to facebook on the internet and like Carl Junction CARES at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carl-Junction-CARES/314567013845

Currently the list of activities includes:
• Oct. 15, “Zumba to Show You Care” from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Primary K-2 North School gymnasium.
• Oct. 16, “CJHS/FBLA Breast Cancer Walk to Show You Care” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carl Junction High School Bulldog Stadium, under the direction of the Carl Junction High School Future Business Leaders of America. Prizes will be awarded to the largest team, most creatively costumed team and more.
• If, by Oct. 18, the post office hits the $20,000 mark in stamp sales, Carl Junction City Administrator Steve Lawyer will wear a pink mini-skirt to the City Council meeting.
• Oct. 20, a flash mob, “Twist to Show You Care”. Location to be announced on facebook “Have your pink shirt on and be ready to do the twist in the area’s largest flash mob ever,” said Stubblefield.
• Oct. 25, Mercy Hospital’s mobile mammography unit will be in the Carl Junction Community Center parking lot from 8a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30p.m.
• Oct. 27, Carl Junction CARES (CJ CARES) will have an information booth set up at “Bridging the Generations” senior expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Bridge, 3405 S. Hammons Blvd.
• Oct. 28, the fourth annual CJ CARES “Community Snapshot to Show You Care” will be taken in ribbon formation at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl Junction High School stadium. Public participation is sought for the event.
• Other events that have taken place include: The “Skate to Show You Care” held at Spinning Wheels SK8 Center. At that time the post office hit $10,000 in breast cancer awareness postage stamp sales, the entire City Council wore pink poodle skirts to that night’s council meeting. Saturday, Oct. 8, “Breast Cancer Awareness Biker Style,” a breast cancer awareness expo, was held from 10 a.m. to noon at Cycle Connection of Joplin.

“Keep checking our facebook page for new activities and I sure hope to see all of you out at the Branson Zipline watching me and my poodle skirt fly across the sky,” says Stubblefield. “That’ll be one freefall dismount where the shouting is all about the joy of achieving our goal and helping keep breast cancer awareness top of mind.”

Media Members for more information contact:
Gary Stubblefield, President Carl Junction Chamber, 417-208-9082

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Outdoor activities help you sample Branson area's beauty

John Gifford for the St Louis Post-Dispatch wrote a nice article about Branson...she starts out the story this way:
BRANSON, MO. • For many of the 8 million visitors who travel to Branson each year, the city's live music shows and family-friendly atmosphere are its most prominent attractions. And why not? With its theaters offering about 56,000 seats, Branson boasts more theater seats than New York City's Broadway. But its greatest show may be the one playing beyond the city's opulent theaters and the frenetic stretch of Highway 76 known as "The Strip."

And moves on to highlight various outdoor activities including Branson Zipline Canopy Tours. In the story here's a nice quote from our general manager:

"We have actually worked hard to ensure this is a low-impact activity for multiple generations to enjoy," says General Manager Emma Hamilton. "The most challenging aspect for most participants is overcoming their issue with heights."

John continues the story with this: So put your fear of heights aside and select from several different tours, including the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, a 2.5-hour trek incorporating swinging walkways, suspension bridges, and numerous zip lines.

Read the entire story here: http://www.stltoday.com/travel/article_a0268e10-b004-5b0b-97a9-b1ee214e65df.html

St Louis Post-Dispatch: Check out some of their favorite things to do in Branson

Happy to see that the St Louis Post-Dispatch picked Branson Zipline Canopy Tours as one of their favorite things to do in Branson!
Read about it here:
http://www.stltoday.com/travel/html_ab57f0ec-71e9-11e0-969e-0019bb30f31a.html