South Carolina offers so much in the way of out-of-doors adventures such as fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, etc. However, the last thing most people think of when thinking of summer adventures in South Carolina is ziplining. Ziplining is an adrenaline-rushing adventure through the skies; a perfect way to see the natural beauty of South Carolina in a whole new way. These 5 zipline adventures in South Carolina will certainly not disappoint you!

1. Zipline Hilton Head and Aerial Adventures

Offering up 8 different zipline courses and many other adventures high in the sky! This is a family-friendly adventure offering different types for different age groups. Located: 33 Broad Creek Marina Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2. Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours

More than just a zip line, Chattooga Ridge Canopy tours offers 12 zip lines with over a half mile fun and sightseeing. The zip lines will take you through different ecosystems and above and around white oaks and maple trees while foresting the bottom of you will see mountain laurel, rhododendron, and other species of native plants. Be aware that you have to be at least 10 years of age to participate in these canopy tours. Located: 1251 State Rd S-37-14, Long Creek, SC 29658

3. Zip The Zoo & Zoom The River

You can choose to zip through the zoo which will take you around the edge of the zoo or you can choose to zoom across the Saluda River. What better way to see the zoo and Columbia’s natural beauty? You must weigh at least 70 pounds to do these zip lines. Located: 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210 • 803.779.8717

4. Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour

This canopy tour has three different versions that you can choose from. They have the Full Canopy tour which is 2 ½ to 3 hours of zipline fun, amazing scenic views, and tour guides that will guide you through with tidbits of history as well as information on the flora and fauna. If you are not up for that, then you can choose the Bootleg Tour which is great for a beginner. It is 5 ziplines and 1 ½ hours of sky high flying through the treetops! For the person(s) who want that ‘something extra’, there is a Night Zip! Oh, yes! Glow through the canopy watching the most magnificent sights from above as the sun sets over the Catawba River. All glow material are provided and guides will be directing you. For all of these, you are to be at least 75 pounds. Located: 3111 Sand Island Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732

5. Go Ape Zipline & Treetop Adventure

Set in North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, this adventure offers you 5 ziplines of pure thrill and is just minutes from the Grand Strand. Two of the ziplines take you over a 25 acre sparkling blue lake. Overall, the full course is 2 ½ to 3 hours of flying fun! Located: 200 Cypress Lake Drive, Little River, SC 29566

Ziplining is a great way to see South Carolina's natural beauty not to mention that you can do it while flying through the air with the birds. Really, there is nothing more freeing, more relaxing, or more exhilarating than that!