The scenic North Georgia mountains in peak season – spring, summer and fall – offer lush landscapes and vivid local color. One of the best ways to see the sights is through Historic Banning Mills canopy tours, which take adventurers on zip line tours that range from two to five hours in length, depending on the chosen package. Spanning one thousand acres of wooded beauty, Historic Banning Mills not only covers some of North Georgia’s most stunning territory, but also boasts ten years of zip line experience and high safety standards, ensuring a high quality, low risk adventure.

For real thrill-seekers, the group recently added the Screaming Eagle, a half-mile zip launched from the equivalent of a thirty story building; adventurers step off one of the world’s highest timber flats, into thin air, on their way over Snake Creek, the Snake Creek Gorge, and the ghost town that was once Banning Mills. In addition to the zip lines, the canopy tours include cable and wood bridge traverses, allowing visitors to take in the beauty of the environment at a walking pace. Tour costs start at $65 per person, and gear is included. Before you visit, make sure you’ve read Banning Mills’ clothing and safety requirements. Historic Banning Mills is open year round; prior reservations are required.

This entry was posted on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at 2:22 pm and is filed under Activities.