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Zipquest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure Park is the premier zipline adventure facility in North Carolina, and one of the best zip-line parks in America according to USA Today. Don’t just take our word for it though, stop in and check it out for yourself. Zipquest is located at 533 Carver Falls Road in Fayetteville North Carolina. For more information, click here.

On the property is a massive waterfall that allows incredible views from the zip-lines and treetop adventure park. They also have great facilities and play areas, and the facilities are perfect for large groups like church outings and corporate events. Whether you are planning a 150 person corporate retreat or are looking for something fun to do around Fayetteville, NC with your family Zipquest has something for all ages.

ZipQuest is a world-class zipline tour and nature adventure! Zippers will experience the exhilaration of flying through the treetops of the most pristine forest in the area and viewing beautiful Carver’s Falls from many awe inspiring perspectives. One of the best things to do in Fayetteville NC.

ZipQuest’s multi-zipline course spans acres of pristine North Carolina forest, all within close driving distance of Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Some ziplines are long and designed to allow you to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. Other ziplines are short and fast, giving the thrill of flying through the trees!

You will climb floating staircases into the canopy and perch on platforms anchored to centuries-old trees. You will stroll across a pair of suspension bridges spanning the Sandhills’ only major waterfall. You will have the time of your life!

Looking for more of an adventure? Zipquest, now offers Night Quest. Night Quest is an unforgettable zipline experience. This is a very unique canopy tour, that is sure to thrill. For more information, on this unique adventure, click here.

This is a perfect location for your next group outing, with numerous options to choose from!

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Welcome to the Whitetail Dream Cabin! This private Hocking Hills Cabin Rental sits on 10 beautiful acres, and with just one cabin on the property, you will have exclusive access to all the amenities! The Whitetail Dream Cabin is located at 31962 Ansel Road in Logan Ohio. For more information, click here.

When coming to the Hocking Hills region you have many choices when it comes to cabin rentals. At Whitetail Dream Cabins when they say ultimate luxury and privacy they mean it. The goal is to always exceed your expectations from check-in to check-out.

The cabin comfortably sleeps 4. The Maximum amount of guests allowed on the reservation is 6 you may bring an air mattress. There are two bedrooms, with two beds and one bathroom. There is even a 50 inch HD flat panel TV with Satellite service.

Outside the cabin, is one of the most popular features of this vacation home. The spring fed Pond is nothing short of amazing! This is one of the most beautiful relaxing places on the property it has been described as “magical” by guests. There is a beach with imported white sand. If you like to grill there is an outdoor kitchen with both a charcoal and gas grill. Spend your evenings by the fire ring or take a nap in the hammock. The spring fed pond is surrounded by river rock and granite boulders. It is truly spectacular.

On cool nights, the hot-tub is the place to be, and the owners spared no expense. The spacious 7 person hot tub is led lit and located under the covered patio. Enjoy stunning views of the valley while while relaxing in the soothing water.

Another amazing feature, you can only find at the Whitetail Dream Cabin is the onsite gym. Whether you enjoy playing basketball and badminton. The gym is a fantastic place for families to come together. There is even a 4K 75 inch TV with bean bag chair seating!

Other cabin features include an onsite washer and dryer, an outdoor fire-pit and patio furniture, Indoor half court climate controlled basketball gym. Gym can also be converted into a Volley ball or badminton court, and super fast internet service.

Nearby attractions include the beautiful Hocking Hills State Park. A hidden gem in the area is the Boch Hollow Nature Preserve, which is located less then 2 miles from the cabin.

Whether your planning on staying for a weekend or a whole week. This is a perfect place for either a romantic get-away, or a vacation the entire family can enjoy.

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The Resort at Egyptian Hills is your passport to the ultimate outdoor family vacation.  They have a variety of activities to keep the entire family entertained including:  Waterskiing, wake boarding, tubing, sport fishing, pleasure boating, horseback riding, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, and so much more! The Resort is located at 75 Egyptian Parkway in
Creal Springs, Illinois. For more information, click here. 

Nestled in the pristine Shawnee National Forest, The Resort is regarded as “one of Illinois best kept secrets”.  This Resort provides a four-season, fun-filled, lakeside escape for your entire family with endless activities and entertainment that everyone will enjoy.

The Resort offers numerous lodging options, to fit your families needs. First there is the Chalet,  the single chalet park model sleeps up to 6 comfortably. Includes fully furnished kitchen, 1 bath, living area, 600 s.f. deck with grill and 1 boat dock. Second is the Double Chalet park model sleeps up to 10 comfortably. Includes fully furnished kitchen, 2 baths, living area, 1,400 s.f. deck with grill and 2 boat docks.

Another lodging option is the Loft Family Cabin, The loft family cabin sleeps up to 10 guests with two separate queen bedrooms downstairs and a loft with two full and two twin bunks.  The loft is the perfect space for kids. Full kitchen, two full bathrooms, and a large deck that’s so close to the water you can fish off it!  The boat slip is located directly behind the unit.

They even have an option, where you can rent a cabin with its own pontoon boat. This will come in handy at this gorgeous lakefront property. For information on this rental, click here.

Within minutes of your cabin, your family can enjoy guided expeditions such as; horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, zip lining, wildlife photography and many other outdoor activities.

There is also an onsite Class A motor-coach park located at the resort. This is the most beautiful park model and Class A motorcoach park in the Midwest. Very limited number of sites – multi-year leases available. For more information, click here.

The Resort is your passport to the ultimate outdoor family vacation.  Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater’s paradise.  All within a stone’s throw of your cabin.

Along with offering these activities at the resort, its also easy for you to enjoy them.  Forget the hassle of lugging along your bikes, kayaks, boats or skis.  The Resort has rentals for all of that and more!

The resort borders the Shawnee National Forest which extends over 280,000 acres of rough mountaintops and rugged rock formations between the natural borders of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Maple, dogwood, oak and pine are interspersed among the unique sandstone formations that decorate the eastern hills.

Lounge on one of the many lakeside patios.  Have a pizza or a panini and enjoy a game of checkers or chess.  Read Hemingway in one of the cushioned seating enclaves or just enjoy a million dollar view of the Lake of Egypt, in particular the magnificent sunsets.

Your ultimate outdoor family vacation begins right here at this large but cozy lakeside retreat.

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The 15,990-acre Hickory Run State Park, in Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains, in Pennsylvania. The park has: more than 40 miles of hiking trails. Three state park natural areas, and miles of pristine trout streams. Hickory Run State Park is located at 3613 PA-534, in White Haven, Pennsylvania.

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The hiking at Hickory Run is incredible! Many of the trails were old roads from the towns of Hickory Run and Saylorsville that flourished in the area between 1830 and 1900. Most of the other park trails were created by the Civilian Conservation Corps under the guidance of the National Park Service between 1936 and 1945. The trails lead through areas rich in historic and scenic interest. This is especially true from mid-June until mid-July when the mountain laurel and rhododendron are in bloom and again in mid-October at the height of the fall foliage.

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Our favorite trail in the park is the Hawk Falls Trail. This is a .6 mile loop trail hike and is considered a difficult hike. However the reward of the beautiful waterfall is well worth the effort. This trail wanders through a tunnel of rhododendron and ends with a view of Hawk Falls, a natural, 25-foot waterfall. Swimming is prohibited at Hawk Falls.

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Another popular trial is the Lake Trail. This short but very scenic trail runs around the back of Hickory Run Lake and connects to Stage Trail. While these are our two favorites, there are numerous trails within the park to choose from. For more information on the parks trails, click here.

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The park also has a great campground, The large tent and trailer camping area has modern restrooms with warm showers, a sanitary dump station, a forested section and a grassy, more open section. Many sites have electric hookups. The campground has modern facilities from the second Friday in April until the third Sunday in October when the dump station and all facilities with running water close for the season. Rustic camping continues until mid-December. There are also a variety of rustic cottages within the park that are available for rent. For more information, on camping within the park, click here.

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Swimming is permitted only at the designated swimming area of Sand Spring Lake, which also features a sand beach. The beach is open for swimming from late May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset.

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Anglers find excellent sport in many of the streams and lakes within the park boundaries. Some streams are stocked with brook and brown trout.

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No matter how you look at it, this park is amazing! From picnicking, to hiking, to camping to fishing, there is literally something for everyone to enjoy at Hickory Run State Park!

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Palms Book State Park is a hidden gem of a park located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The area is a popular destination for adventure travelers and nature enthusiasts. Palms Book is an often overlooked attraction in the area. With several other more well known sights garnering most of the tourist traffic. The park is located at M-149 (a mile north of the Co Rd 455 junction) in Manistique Michigan. For more information, click here.

Palms Book is located 7 miles from Indian Lake State Park, and just a short drive from the famous Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Upper Peninsula is also home to an impressive array of the Midwest’s most impressive waterfalls!

Palms Book has one thing those iconic locations don’t. Palms Book State Park is home to one of the most impressive fresh-water natural springs in the world. This is easily one of Michigan’s most alluring natural attractions, and its gorgeous!

Kitch-iti-kipi Spring is Michigan’s largest freshwater spring, spanning 200 feet across and 40 feet deep. The flow continues throughout the year at a constant 45 degrees Fahrenheit, gushing more than 10,000 gallons of water a minute from fissures in the underlying limestone.

The most popular attraction within the park is the self-guided observation raft, visitors are guided to vantage points overlooking fascinating underwater features and fantasies. Ancient tree trunks, lime-encrusted branches and fat trout can be seen as they slip through crystal waters far below. Clouds of sand kept in constant motion by gushing waters create ever-changing shapes and forms – a challenge to the imagination. The self-guided observation raft and the trail leading to it are ADA-accessible.

Palms Book State Park is located at M-149 (a mile north of the Co Rd 455 junction) in Manistique Michigan. Signage in the area can be a bit confusing, on your way to the park, you may see signs referring to The Big Spring, or Palms Book, or Kitch-iti-kipi. All of these are the same place, the name is used interchangeably in the area.

If your in the area chasing waterfalls, or visiting the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, do yourself a favor and make the short drive over to Palms Book State Park and check out the incredible Kitch-iti-kipi Spring. You won’t regret it.

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