Three Ways to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping in the Smoky Mountains |
Posted: January 17, 2018 |
Thrill seekers from every walk of life and around the globe have one thing they all share, that eternal search for where to go to get their blood flowing and their adrenaline pumping. The Great Smoky Mountains has the solution for thrill seekers any time of the year. 1. Mountain Coaster High Standing at an impressive 3,000 feet tall, The Mountain Coaster High boasts the title of the highest mountain coaster in Tennessee, as well as being one of the tallest coasters of its kind in the world. It also holds the distinction of being the second longest coaster in North America, hosting 5,400 feet of some of the most breathtaking views you will ever see. Although riders are allowed to choose their own speeds this coaster gets up to 35 miles an hour and is sure to set your heart pounding for the next 5 and a half minutes as you race through some of the most amazing color displays and mountain wonders on the East Coast. For an extra adrenaline rush, take a ride on the Mountain Coaster at night when no brakes are allowed and all you have are small twinkling lights to guide you, giving you the sensation of hurtling through space. 2. Zipping Along Not to be out done, Pigeon Forge offers spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains, as you’ll discover by trying zip one of the seven zip lines Legacy Mountain has to offer. Legacy Mountain Ziplines offers seven ziplines that are up 450 feet off the ground and 4.5 miles long. It’s a low-environmental impact ride that allows you view the terrain and the spectacular diversity in plant life, and sometimes a glimpse at the wildlife. You will marvel at the Smoky Mountains from a bird’s eye view as you zip along at speeds up to 50 mph. Not for the faint of heart, this exhilarating attraction well take your breath away as you enjoy some of the most amazing scenery Tennessee has to offer. 3. Ride the Rapids White water rafting is a popular sport that’s well known for making the heart race and the blood pump. It’s a thrill to remember as you navigate through Class III and Class IV rapids, surrounded by the forests and tall peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Pigeon River is the only river that provides white water rafting near the Great Smoky Mountains with five miles of class III and class IV rapids making the journey fast paced and thrilling as you maneuver your way through breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape filled with varied- colored trees and natures wildlife. If you’re a beginner, you can break into the sport on class I and II rapids, with a guide teaching you the basics, so that even the mildest thrill seeker will have a trip to remember for years to come. After so much excitement, you’ll want to relax. Reserve a cabin through Timberwinds, so that when you’re done seeking thrills, you can unwind by the fireplace or enjoy a hot tub. Your cozy cabin will be within throwing distance of your next great adventure in the Smoky Mountains.
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