Fond of Adventures- Here are 5 Best Places for Zip Lining

Few things beat soaring through the air on a cable over rich forests, bubbling rivers and native wildlife. With your adrenaline pumping as you glide above breathtaking landscapes, you'll hardly worry about how far you are from the ground. Zip lining is growing in popularity around the world as a vacation activity. Here, we showcase 5 zipline tours and courses in a variety of locations and intensity levels:

# Flightline, California

The Wild Animal Park in San Diego Zoo recently added a new zipline adventure, Flightline, which is now the longest zipline in the continental US. This zipline has one-of-a-kind views overlooking exotic animals at the park, as well as the San Pasqual Valley. Zippers glide approximately 2/3 mile and up to 160 feet above exotic animals and open exhibits, according to the zoo's website.

# Grande Lakes Adventure, New Hampshire and Florida

The Grande Lakes Adventure Courses in Chocorua, New Hampshire and Orlando, Florida part of the Monkey Trunks company are perfect for a family ziplining adventure, because they're designed so guests can choose their personal challenge levels.

# Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, Jamaica

The 10-month old Mystic Mountain covers more than 100 acres and is more than 700 feet above sea level, according to the website. It supports a diverse ecosystem of natural springs, tropical foliage, native trees and a variety of colorful bird species. The adventure features a unique Jamaican aerial tour through lush tropical forests, a chair-lift journey over the countryside, a zipline canopy adventure through tree tops, an island culture and heritage center, as well as mountaintop dining and shopping venues.

# Monteverde, Costa Rica

Dave Lee, who runs GoBackpacking.com, recently completed a 20-month trip around the world and recommends Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve in Costa Rica. Lee did the Sky Trek zipline course at Monteverde.

# Florida EcoSafaris, St. cloud, florida

Escape off the beaten path of Orlando theme parks to experience a tranquil ziplining experience at Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida in St. Cloud, FL. This 2.5-hour zipline tour elevates you 55 feet above the ground over natural streams, wetlands and an ancient cypress forest. The adventure begins with a hike along a scenic section of the Florida Trail, one of only eight national scenic trails in the US.