Do you ever see something on TV and say..."I'm going there!" Well, that is what happened to me when I was watching CBS Sunday morning one day a few years back and the forest tower was highlighted. I wished and I hoped, but the reality is, I thought I'd never go. But, WOO HOO...been there, done that!!! I am truly amazed at the artistic ability of some people to create something so magnificent to where you can truly enjoy art, nature, and a nice comfortable workout all in one place. The forest tower is absolutely amazing! The trail to the tower is beautiful and then on approach to the tower, you may become simply awe-struck. The "climb" is much more of a walk at an incline...anyone can get to the top if they want! Sure, there are no elevators, but you will see small children, strollers, to people in wheelchairs and on crutches alongside anyone else who wants to make their way to the top of the heavenly forest tower. I think it just gets prettier and prettier on the way up. Then once you are at the top and above the treetops...take a deep breath because it's breathtakingly beautiful! Stop being a tourist for just a minute and take in what is around you and below you...it's incredible! Enjoy the sites on the way down as well because you know...everything looks different in the opposite direction. Overall, it doesn't take that long to go up and come down...maybe a few hours total and that includes buying the tickets, pee breaks, and drinks at the end. You may take a little more time if you stop to read about the tower and the information boards. Camp Adventure also offers other things that may interest you like the climbing park with zipline and Glamping. Plus, they have an expansive gift shop that offers a lot of different things. Moreover, there are restaurants and coffee shops on-site as well. There is a large area for sitting and relaxing near the entry/exit area of the tower. Public restrooms are in the gift shop area, but please be advised there are not any restrooms in the tower area once you enter. There is plenty of parking for a small fee as well. As for getting here...ouch! A train/bus/walk combo is available but it seemed to be a pain to me personally when I researched it. You can also take a tour, which you will have to research to see if it fits you...I did and it wasn't for me/us. We rented a car and drove there. Plus, it gave us an opportunity to check out some other sites and/or things along the way. It's easy to find and the roads are nice. Again, there is plenty of parking (for a small fee). Don't forget to enjoy the wildflowers everywhere! In short, if you are looking for something "different" to do...then look no more! I highly recommend a stop if you are in the area! read more

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Can't believe this hasn't been reviewed yet. Say what? So, I am guessing that there is a fuller experience to be had in the warmer weather, because as we walked through the forest on the undulating boardwalk pathway to the main attraction we passed numerous zippiness and places to climb up in trees. We wondered if it was all somehow inter-connected. Made it to the climbing tower and luckily there weren't too many people there yet. I like that it's an incline rather than steps like The Vessel in NYC--easier on my hips. Once you get towards the top, hang on to your hats--literally-- because it is very windy up top. It's a bit of a haul out there and wonderful to visit in cool weather. I'm glad we avoided the impending rain, because we had a lovely view and it was cool enough to counter my internal temperature from the long walk/ climb. A unique spot you'll want to check off your bucket list. read more