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Come Swing in The Trees!!

By
Real Estate Agent with ProStead Realty

Come swing in the trees at the newest event called Canopy being offered at the U.S. National Whitewater Center here in Charlotte, NC.

"The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is located in Charlotte, NC on over 400 acres of woodlands adjacent to the Catawba River. As an outdoor adventure and environmental education center, the USNWC attracts nearly a half million people annually. The year-to-date attendance as of May 2011 is over 2.2 million. The USNWC is home to the world's largest man-made whitewater river and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, whitewater and flatwater kayaking, a canopy tour, zip-lines, ropes courses, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The USNWC frequently hosts international competitions, trail races, music festivals, and special events including the 2008 Olympic Trials. The USNWC is designated as a U.S. Olympic training site by the U.S. Olympic Committee."

The Canopy Tour 

Here is the map of the Canopy Tour...

You get to experience the following challenges as you swing thru the canopy provided by the many beautiful trees

  • Burma Bridge
  • Plank Bridge
  • Ladder
  • Swinging Bridge
  • Cargo Net
  • Walk Around
  • Ground Walk
  • Zip Line
  • Rappel Platform
  • Platform

At times you will be in excess of 60 feet in the air among the trees and enjoying nature.

Check out the many activities that are offered at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.   There is something for everyone.

Judith Parker, CRS, GRI

Keller Williams

www.CharlotteHomeInfo.com

jparker@kwcharlotte.com

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Comments (9)

Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Be a Swinger ... sounds like fun and a great place to explore!

Jun 25, 2011 11:50 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Wow...wish I lived closer!

Jun 25, 2011 11:57 AM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Sounds like an absolute blast!  Hope you go soon and take pictures for us!

Jun 25, 2011 12:05 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Judith

It sounds like The U.S. National Whitewater Recreation Center is a great place to swing in the trees.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 25, 2011 02:34 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Connie, two of my nieces visited from Florida last summer and they spent a day at this center and loved it.  I have not been there but plan to go.

Jun 25, 2011 04:41 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Li, you just have to make plans and come and visit Charlotte.  You will definitely enjoy.

Jun 25, 2011 04:43 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Carol, I think this Canopy tour would be a blast and I plan to go and I will get some pictures. 

Jun 25, 2011 04:44 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Lou...LOL...if one is going to swing...what a great place to do it.  Have a great week-end!

Jun 25, 2011 04:45 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hi Judith.  This looks like so much fun.  I love the map with all of the icons. 

Jun 26, 2011 05:03 AM