10 Thrilling Iowa Adventures You'll Want To Drop Everything For
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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There’s more than enough to keep an adrenaline junkie happy here in Iowa. Here are 10 thrilling things you’ll want to do right away that aren’t for the faint of heart.
This is the perfect place for river enthusiasts to enjoy the Cedar River right in heart of downtown Charles City. Paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and as much water adventure as you can handle await. There's no charge to use this park and it's accessible year round.
This is a busy place during the best climbing weather in spring and fall. The routes get a lot of traffic, so they are well cared for. Climbing enthusiasts from all over Iowa say Pictured Rocks is one of the best climbing areas in Iowa.
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The waterpark is a lot of fun, but this waterslide is a real thrill. You'll free fall at 28 feet per second for the ride of your life.
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This zipline tour is much more in-depth than a typical zipline. It's actually a two-hour tour of an abandoned Victorian amusement park that you'll get to see from above. A guide takes guests through 9 ziplines.
Longer free-falls than any other drop zone in Iowa, two kinds of airplanes, and a tandem skydive option make this the premier skydiving company in the state. It's on your bucket list. Just go for it.
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Adventureland has all the thrills you could possibly want. The Outlaw has a g-force of 3.2. The Dragon is Iowa's only upsidedown double looped coaster and has over 2,600 feet of track. The Monster is the newest roller coaster, here. It's also the first Infinity Coaster in the U.S.
More than 15 miles of trails that run through native prairie vegetation and a tangle of trees, a 1½ mile long motocross course, parking area, safety training area, and even a youth riding area, make this 300-acre ATV park a favorite among people who love the thrill of all types of off-roading.
Backbone has some of the most amazing scenery you can see on foot in Iowa. It offers over 21 miles of hiking and multi-use trails. Hike to one of the highest points in northeast Iowa; the "Devil's Backbone."
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Ready to fly high above Lake Okoboji? Parasailing is the ultimate adventure. You'll fly 600 feet in the air, and there's no limit for ability level or age.
Book a balloon ride any morning or evening (weather permitting) during the 2017 National Balloon Classic July 28 through Augus 5 in Indianola. You'll have to plan ahead for this one, since spots fill quickly.
What’s your favorite way to chase thrills in Iowa?
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