D AY T R I P S
By Anne Laufe
Carpe
Summer!
Looking for some high energy
summer fun? Look no further!
These exhilarating activities are
sure to please the thrill seekers in
your family, but beware – they’re not for the faint of heart.
Carefully consider your children’s ages and ability levels
before embarking on any extreme summer sport.
Think your family is up to it? Then grab your sunscreen
and your camera and get ready to make some memories
that will last a lifetime!
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALI KING
Exhilarating summer fun
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl features bungee activities, a zip line, an alpine slide, horseback
riding, Malibu Raceway and much more.
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl
87000 E Hwy. 26, Government Camp; 503-272-3206, ext. 1107;
skibowl.com/summer
Once the snow melts, Mt. Hood Skibowl morphs from a paradise for skiers
and snowboarders to the most fun summer ever saw. With over 20 activities
to choose from, Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl offers something for
everyone in the family.
Adrenaline junkies can get their fix by trying out the bungee activities,
including Bungee Jumping, Reverse Bungee, and the Bungee Trampoline.
There’s also an 800-foot zip line with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and a
half-mile Dual Alpine Slide that lets riders determine how fast they want
to fly down the mountain. Skibowl is now home to the historic Malibu
Raceway, too!
Tamer activities include Zorb Balls (think hamster balls for humans), Disc
Golf and Horseback Riding. Young children can have their own extreme
adventures in the Kids’ Play Zone and on the Kiddy Karts and Kiddy Canoes.
Hours: The Adventure Park typically closes for the season in mid-September,
depending on the weather. The park is open from 11 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri.,
10 am-7 pm Sat. and Sun. (subject to change due to weather).
Prices: Several packages are available, ranging from $29 for a limited twohour Adventure Pass to $79 for an all-day Action Pass, which includes all
activities except horseback riding. (Horseback riding is $30 for 30 minutes,
$55 for one hour.) Check website for additional pricing options.
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson, Gaston; 503-357-0109; tree2treeadventurepark.com
Tree to Tree Adventure Park, located on 26 acres near Henry Hagg Lake
in Gaston, boasts aerial ropes courses, zip lines and treetop obstacles. The
obstacle course, which ranges from 15 feet to 60 feet off the ground, features
60 obstacles, including 12 zip lines, hanging bridges that increase in difficulty,
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