The fall colors are stunning in Iowa – and they’re even more stunning when you see them from atop a towering tree. The only canopy tour in Iowa, Sky Tours, located at YMCA Union Park Camp in Dubuque, is a one-of-a-kind adventure that will take you into canopies high above the riverfront city, strap you into a zipline, and send you over the fall foliage on a thrilling and beautiful ride. You’ll be in the hands of trained instructors, and the zipline tours run year-round. A tour is $74 for visitors, with members of the Dubuque YMCA getting a $5 discount. The zipline and canopy tour is a quintessential Iowa adventure any time of year, but the clock is ticking to see it at its most beautiful this fall!

Fall is here, the leaves are falling, and that means it's the perfect time to go sightseeing in Iowa.
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One of the best places to spot the fall foliage is at YMCA Union Park Camp in Dubuque, and there's a unique way to explore it.
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If you have the stomach to go high above the trees, Sky Tours offers a canopy tour and zipline adventure that provides the best view in Iowa.
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You'll be paired with a group of fellow explorers, traveling over nine ziplines with canopy stops in between.
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You'll be supervised by a team of experienced zipliners, who will make sure every i is dotted and t is crossed for a thrilling but safe experience.
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When you push off from the platform for the first time, you'll be amazed by just how smooth and exciting it is.
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As you proceed through the course, you'll see the trees in a new way and get to witness the leaves changing in a way only the birds do.
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The zipline can be taken in spring, summer, fall, and winter - and the view is unique and beautiful in all four seasons.
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Have you taken the zipline at Zip Tours in Dubuque? Let us know about your adventure on this unique canopy tour in Iowa in the comments section! If you’re planning to take the ride soon, you can book your spot in advance on their website. If you’re looking for another daring adventure this fall in Iowa, why not brave its most famous cave?

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Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp, 11764 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA