Adventure Mountain

Adventure Mountain will be a five million-dollar [ [http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807060320 "Thinking up fantasy resorts"] Cinncinati Equirer, 6 July 2008.] attraction built at Dollywood in the Wilderness Pass section of the park. It was announced in the "Dollywood Insider" season pass newsletter, and in the "What's Happening?" (a Dollywood employee newsletter), and finally publicised August 15. The attraction is scheduled to open on March 28, 2009.

Description

"The journey continues in Wilderness Pass were a challenge of strength and skill awaits every member of the family at Dollywood's new Adventure Mountain, were exploration uncovers an endless combination of high-energy feats to engage and entice the entire family! At the mountain's base or high atop the summit of this new multi-level attraction, thrills are sure to peak as guest encounter a waterfall gorge, rugged rope trails, discovery cave - even fire mountain - along the various paths that meander throughout this two-acre area. Daring zip lines even awaits those brave enough to travel through the treetops! Guests can challenge themselves in individual competitions or the entire family can compete in the contest to see who can tackle Dollywood's new Adventure Mountain. "As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate it's 75th anniversary in 2009, Adventure Mountain gives Dollywood guests a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a park ranger. Learn what it's like to work alongside nature, and see how park rangers tackle the elements to protect and preserve our great forests, Rugged mountaineers can choose from a variety of nature's challenges to test their skills and agility. Those who pass the test can earn the distinction of honoroary park ranger. "Young tenderfoots can take an Adventure Mounatin voyage aboard akid-sized canoe and head down the river to Camp Teachittoomee. Ranger guides introduce young tykes to kid-friendly adventures, teaching them new skills and crafts to prepare them for outdoor adventures of their own!" [ [http://hfeimages.aristotle.net/DW/WHap/08Whap/08Whap08.01.pdf What's Happening?] 1 August, 2008.]

Manufacturer

The attraction is designed by the Bruce D. Robinson Design Group, who previously has designed the Showstreet and Timber Canyon areas of the park, as well as the Chasing Rainbows Museum and also the Cascades at Dollywood's Splash Country.

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