Get a fresh amazing view of the Fall colors by soaring through the trees! The last day of the 2011 season at Soaring Tree Top Adventures is October 18, meaning there is just over two and a half weeks left to book your Soaring adventure. So plan a trip to the Southwest and enjoy the pleasant sunny days of Fall. As you travel North in our first-class Tall Timber Legend car on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad you will see brilliant golden cottonwoods along the Animas River. On the mountainsides the Aspen trees are a splash of color among the evergreen conifers. Aspen Alley, a 420 foot span on the first half is about to reach its peak color and there is truly no better time to soar through the trees!

We have a total of 27 spans ranging in length from 56 to 1400 feet, giving you plenty of time to snap photographs of family and friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Juan Mountains. Not only is the scenery top-notch, so is our equipment. We use only the highest quality and most comfortable Petzl equipment. Each piece of the course is thoroughly inspected each morning before your visit. Attention to detail is evident throughout the day and so is the incredible amount of fun and excitement! It’s so much fun you’ll be planning your next visit before you even leave. So book your visit to the world’s largest zip-line course by calling our office at (970) 769-2357 or visiting our website at www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Fall leaves are falling and instead of adding a lot of unnecessary waste to the local landfill find out if your neighborhood offers composting for leaves. Resist the temptation to crank up the thermostat by putting on a sweater or fleece to keep warm and save energy, money, and the environment.

The nights are getting cooler and the leaves have begun to delight the senses! Soaring Tree Top Adventures is open until mid-October so now is the time to plan your trip to the world’s largest zip-line. With school back in session you can really make the most of your vacation time by visiting Durango’s top-rated attraction, and also it’s second; the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, all in one day! We work very hard to ensure that your Soaring experience will be an adventure that will be hard to top.

Besides having an exhilarating day on our 27 spans you will also be learning about the surrounding area. While our Sky Rangers send and receive you on every tree, taking the effort out of soaring, our Ecology Rangers share fun and insightful facts about the local ecology and history. You’ll see an example of one of the world’s largest organisms, get to taste edible and medicinal plants and learn about a nearby super volcano. Soaring is so much fun and we make learning fun too! Add Soaring to your bucket list by calling our office at (970) 769-2357 or visiting our website at www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: With cooler temperatures on the way, take the time to make sure your home is as energy-efficient as possible. Check door and window seals for effectiveness, and replace screens with storm doors and windows to limit escaping heat. Installing a programmable thermostat can also greatly reduce energy consumption and heating costs by insuring that heating elements are only in use when you and your family are at home.

Fall is rapidly approaching and a great way to experience the changing seasons is a visit to Soaring Tree Top Adventures! Fall in the San Juan Mountains near Durango brings many changes to your Soaring experience that will be sure to make your trip a unique and unforgettable one. Enjoy cooler and drier days, as well as the colors of fall. Soaring through the brilliant golden leaves of Aspen Alley on a beautiful autumn day will be sure to leave you breathless! Not only will you see changes in our native flora, but also in the wildlife as they return from the higher altitudes they occupy during the hot summer months. Additionally, you will find that your gourmet lunch is adjusted to fit the cooler season with changes in menu items. Enjoy a hot cup of soup with your meal and delicious warm apple crisp for dessert.

Despite the seasonal changes, some things never change here at Soaring - like our commitment to making your visit to the world’s largest zip-line course both safe and full of fun! Our season continues until mid-October, so there’s still plenty of time to enjoy all Soaring has to offer. To start planning your fall trip, call our office at (970) 769-2357 or visit our website at www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Fall brings with it cooler temperatures and so now is a great time to stay healthy, save money, and help the environment by utilizing alternative transportation. For short trips try walking or riding a bicycle and for longer excursions see if there are others in your neighborhood that can carpool. This can really help make schools and workplaces less congested and safer for all.

By visiting Soaring later in the season you are likely to enjoy a smaller group size, allowing you to experience the day at a slower more relaxed pace with personal attention from our highly-trained professional staff. You’ll have time to take in the scenery around you – our spectacular Ponderosa Pine forest, the beautiful Animas River, and the many animals and wildflowers. Be sure to bring a camera with you as you soar; you’ll want to capture every moment of your trip! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Soaring this season - call our office at (970) 769-2357 or visit our website at www.soaringcolorado.com to book your adventure today.

Eco-insight: As the new school year begins, here are some hints to help save money and the environment. Choose school supplies made from recycled materials and check thrift stores for great deals. If purchasing textbooks, save resources and money by buying used books or renting them through your local bookstore or websites such as Half.com or Chegg.com

In the event of a summer afternoon shower, lunch is served indoors in our beautiful historic soda fountain from Durango, complete with period memorabilia. Rain or shine, you are sure to enjoy the Soaring dining experience amidst your exciting day of zip-lining. Immediately after lunch, you’ll be soaring across the longest span yet; 540 feet across the scenic Animas River--a build-up to the grand finale longest zipline of 1400 feet!  To enjoy all that Soaring has to offer, call our office at (970) 769-2357 or check out our website www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Summer is a great season to enjoy fresh produce, which is often transported thousands of miles to your grocery store. Minimize environmental impacts and enjoy the freshest produce by choosing locally grown foods, supporting a food co-op, or a farmers market in your hometown. Additionally, with a small time commitment many of your favorite fruits or vegetables can be grown using minimal space in your own backyard.

Summer Vacation at Soaring

Summer is in full swing and a great way to celebrate is with a visit to Soaring Tree Top Adventures! Your day at the world’s largest zipline course is sure to be the highlight of your summer. Because of our patented self-braking formula you come into each platform nice and easy and there is always a friendly ranger to send and receive you; no gloves, mattresses or wood blocks necessary. All you have to do is relax and enjoy your canopy tour. Because so little physical effort is required of guests, Soaring can accommodate a wide range of guest ages and abilities. In fact, our youngest guest was only three and the oldest 91; making it a great multi-generational experience. The course is perfect for grandparents and their grandchildren, groups of friends, couples on a honeymoon or anniversary trip, and families with children of any age.

Soaring Tree Top Adventures is located near Durango, Colorado and can easily be included in an action-packed vacation. Other activities in the area include hiking, whitewater rafting, hot springs and Mesa Verde National Park. Our guests repeatedly tell us that Soaring is the highlight of their trip. In fact, Soaring is the #1 attraction in Durango on TripAdvisor.com and one of the top-rated vacation experiences in the entire United States. To add Soaring to your family vacation experience, call our office at (970) 769-2357 or check out our website www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Summer is heating up and that can mean a lot of energy being consumed by fans and air-conditioners. Reduce your carbon footprint by moderating their use. Opening windows in the evening to capture the cool night air and closing your curtains during the day can really help to keep a house pleasant and cool.

Kelly, Mark, Michael, Lola and Joaquin

In the seven years since its opening, Soaring Tree Top Adventures has had the pleasure of hosting many wonderful guests, including several well-known individuals. Recently we received a visit from the lovely Kelly Ripa and her family while they were vacationing in Colorado.

Kelly is perhaps best known for her presence alongside Regis Philbin as co-host of the morning talk-show Live! with Regis & Kelly, as well as a variety of other roles including Hayley Vaughan Santos on All My Children. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, is also an easily recognizable celebrity, having starred alongside Kelly for several years on the soap opera All My Children as Mateo Santos. However, all of these roles were set aside as they celebrated the birthday of their daughter Lola with a visit to the world’s largest zip-line course.

As Kelly and Mark and their kids discovered, Soaring Tree Top Adventures is a great place for a birthday celebration or family vacation. Included in your day-long zipline adventure is a spectacular train ride in our first-class cars on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a gourmet lunch on a magnificent platform suspended over the Animas River, and most importantly 27 exciting and unique zip line spans.

When asked which span was her favorite, Kelly Ripa responded, “Trying to pick a favorite zipline span is like trying to pick a favorite child…they’re all wonderful!”

To start your own Soaring adventure, call our office at (970) 769-2357 or check out our website www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Summer is a time of minimal rainfall, so it is important to conserve water resources for the good of the planet and yourselves. If watering lawns, water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimize evaporation. Additionally, you can reduce water usage by only running your washing machine or dishwasher with a full load.

The 1400 foot span was added in 2009 and after two years we decided more spans would be fun. So with the addition of three new spans the world’s largest zip-line course just got larger! Months of research, scouting, and building went into these spans and you really see the results. The first two spans are parallel and perfect for racing a friend or family member. This really brings out the competitive spirit in our guests.

The base of Tree 31 is full of smack talking and whispered strategy. Stepping up to the span it’s game on and you soar 606 feet to see who is the fastest (Hint: a quick smooth start can give you the edge and aerodynamic form is critical).  If you didn’t beat your racing companion today you can always return tomorrow for a rematch. The racing spans are Soaring’s second longest so everybody is a sure winner! The third new span is 230 feet and exhibits an artistic touch followed by an ecology talk about one of the larger predators roaming the San Juan National Forest.

So come see Soaring’s three new spans and bring along a racing companion. Call our office at (970) 769-2357 or check out our website www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Expand your horizons, explore your options, and consider the alternatives. Summer days are sunny and pleasant so instead of emptying your wallet at the fuel pump why not walk, cycle, carpool, or utilize public transportation. Not only is alternative transportation economical and earth-friendly, it also has numerous heath benefits and can help connect you with people in your community.

Guests frequently rave about how the staff added a great personal touch to their family vacation. One guest’s online review on Tripadvisor said “Soaring was so much fun but the staff made the experience great. The equipment was safe and the staff were very knowledgeable and hilarious”.  Each Ranger with you in the trees has gone through four weeks of intense training. During this time we teach them to send, receive, retrieve, and the other skills necessary to safely navigate guests through the zip-line course. Each Ranger must also complete a forty-hour First Responder medical course. Our staff’s friendliness, hospitality and attention to detail is really apparent throughout the day.

If at the end of the day you don’t feel like you are saying good bye to a bunch of your long-time friends, you haven’t been Soaring. So come make new friends and join in on the fun. Call our office at (970) 769-2357 or check out our website www.soaringcolorado.com today.

Eco-insight: Spring is here and that means spring cleaning. Be sure and use earth-friendly cleaning products, which can be found in any grocery store and are much safer than conventional harmful products. Also instead of throwing unwanted items in the garbage donate those gently used household items to your local thrift store.

The door swings open and in steps a stranger. You are on an historic train but this is not a dramatic Western train robbery. The figure before you does not have a six shooter strapped at the waist, but there is a good amount of metal jangling about as she strides forward. Adorned in the finest Petzl harness the smiling Eco Ranger begins to prepare you for the adventurous day ahead. As the train begins moving again your heart rate rises along with your excitement.

Soon the Eco Ranger directs your attention to the left side of the car. You’ve just pinpointed the brightly dressed Sky Ranger when he jumps on the zipline cable and soars across the span, spinning and flipping upside down. Soon you will be doing tricks just like our rangers, but first we must de-board the train and get you your own Petzl harness. Properly outfitted for your exciting day in the trees a Sky Ranger begins to lead you up to the first span. And so the adventure begins at Soaring Tree Top Adventures! If you haven’t already booked a tour with our wonderful office staff, please give us a call today and experience the Soaring adventure for yourself.

Eco Insight: It’s springtime and a great way to experience the season is to plant your own garden or house plants. A few flowers or herbs add delightful decoration or fantastic freshness to your table. Visiting your local farmers’ market is another great way to enjoy spring’s bounty and connect with your community.