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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Q: The Best Zip Line Tours: Captain Zipline

I want to go zip-lining—but in the wilderness, not in some amusement park. What are my best options in the U.S.?

By: Question from: Brendan, Schenectady, New York
Zip-lining over the canyon Photo: Courtesy of Captain Zipline

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May 24, 2013

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Captain Zipline’s zips in Salida, Colorado, are shorter than many others you’ll find, but they’re definitely among the most heart-pounding. Its seven lines, which run from 200 to 700 feet, hang above a deep canyon carved by the roaring Arkansas River near Salida. You'll go hurtling through the trees at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, past the ruins of old mining claims and fleeting views of 14,000-foot peaks.

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