More Fun Coming to the Valley!

Have you ever been to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park?  If you have, you know about the highest suspension bridge in the world, the world’s longest single-span Aerial Tram, the world’s steepest Incline Railway, and the world’s highest Skycoaster®.  This is all located in one park that spans the Arkansas River.  This is where looking down from the bridge that is 1054 feet above the Arkansas River provides

Suspension Bridge above the Arkansas River

spectacular scenery and breath-taking dizziness if you are prone to acrophobia.   Now, for even more excitement, the Royal Gorge Park is planning on installing 4 zip lines across the Gorge at a height of 1000 feet over the river.  This is an unbelievable feat of engineering and will thrill the young at heart.  I’m sure it will be an impressive sight for those who take the train ride along the river that is far below.   From the train you will be able to look up and see people zipping across the Gorge at a top speed of 50 mph.  Not sure I want to try this!  The Royal Gorge is a half-hour drive from the Ranch and a great place for the family to spend the day.