North Carolina Zipline Adventure Is Among The Best In The U.S.

Author Jeff Gorra

June 10th 12:01 PM

USA Today’s 10BEST recently provided an overview of the best adventure tours across the country. In the category of aerial excursions, a North Carolina Zipline park was recognized as one of the best in the United States.

For some people, a vacation does not mean lounging on a chair with a drink all day (although that does sound great). Many travelers are also seeking a thrill or outdoor adventure tour to navigate and take in their destination in a way that is both unique and provides some exercise.

Regardless of the type of adventure tour one decides to pursue, each of them has a few characteristics in common. The most obvious is that it allows the guest to see the outdoor environment of this area or region from a different perspective. That means literally being in the middle of the given environment or sometimes soaring above it and taking it in from a bird’s eye view.

Participating in such adventure tours does not mean passing up time to rest and relax. Many of these take up the bulk of a day, but you can certainly build around it to ensure you get the full vacation experience. They also can simply be day trips to get out and do something fun and different.

Here Is The North Carolina Zipline Excursion You Need To Know About

In Saluda, you will find The Gorge Zipline. 10BEST says, “This tree-based adventure in North Carolina comprises 11 zip lines spanning over a mile with a total descent of more than 1,100 vertical feet.”

This is located at 166 Honey Bee Dr. The Gorge describes themselves using the three words, “steep, fast, beautiful.” In addition to the zipline rides, there is also a sky bridge to walk across and three rappels.

“All this adventure is held within a stunning old-growth forest, overlooking 18,000 areas of protected Green River Gamelands,” The Gorge explains.

A pass here at the Gorge will run you $129 per person. However, if you enter as a group, the group rate is a bit less at $119 per person. Group options include birthday parties, summer outing excursions, and even friends and family packages. The Gorge Zipline will also provide you with two different tour options if you prefer to have your course agenda detailed for you.

This course is open seven days per week. You can get a peak at the views from the courses, and zipline rides themselves via The Gorge’s Instagram account.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

Simple Habits of Millionaires, According to Experts

There are simple habits of millionaires, according to experts, that you can do now to help transform your finances. If you’ve been in the hole financially, then the idea of becoming a millionaire might seem out of reach. But, you can certainly learn from millionaires, and they can help you reach your financial goals. You really don’t have anything to lose by adopting these easy, simple habits of millionaires, so get ready to learn about what behaviors to change and cashing in.

Simple Habits of Millionaires from Financial Experts

Before we get to those simple habits of millionaires that you can do now, let’s look at some facts about millionaires. According to the Global Wealth Report 2023 by Credit Suisse, there were around 59.4 million millionaires in the world in 2022, a number that was down by about 3.5 million over the course of the year. What’s really wild is that most adults in the world were making less than $10,000 a year in 2022, according to the report, coming in at around 53% of all adults in the world. Adults making between $10,000 and $100,000 increased the most, so far, this century, as they more than tripled from 503 million in 2000 to 1.8 billion in 2022. Their average annual income was about $33,573, which accounts for around 40% of the global average wealth.

So, what about billionaires? According to Forbes.com, “There are now more billionaires than ever: 2,781 in all, 141 more than last year and 26 more than the record set in 2021.” They added, “They’re richer than ever, worth $14.2 trillion in aggregate, up by $2 trillion from 2023 and $1.1 trillion above the previous record, also set in 2021.” The No. 1 richest person in the world surprised me, and it may surprise you, too. According to Forbes, it’s Bernard Arnault & family, with a net worth of $233 Billion. They’re in France, and their industry is fashion and retail. “Bernard Arnault oversees the LVMH empire of 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora.” I had no idea that when I shopped at Sephora, I was helping out the richest man in the world. Coming in at No. 2 is Elon Musk, who’s worth around $195 billion. He lives in the United States. “Elon Musk cofounded six companies, including electric car maker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and tunneling startup Boring Company,” Forbes states. Finally, No. 3 on the tally is Jeff Bezos, who’s net worth is $194 billion. He founded e-commerce website Amazon in 1994. Now, let’s get into some simple habits of millionaires that you can do now, according to financial experts interviewed by CNBC.com, Finance.yahoo.com and more.

Habits of Millionaires That You Can Do Now:

They Buy Their Cars (Instead of Leasing) and Keep Them As Long As Possible
Cars lose their value quickly. That’s why buying a used car is usually much less expensive than a new car. The second that car is off the lot, it’s considered used and drops in value thousands, even with just another mile on the car. That said, according to CNBC.com, wealthy people buy, don’t lease, their cars and keep them long-term. That way, they can save money between car purchases.

They Buy Their Cars and Keep Them
They Delay the Pleasure of Having the Finer Things in Life
According to RamseySolutions.com, “Millionaires spend most of their lives sacrificing temporary pleasures for long-term success. They have no problem buying an older used car, living in a modest neighborhood, and wearing inexpensive clothes. They don’t care about keeping up with the Joneses.” So, instead of picking up all the hot, expensive new stuff, wait it out.

They Delay Pleasure
They Educate Themselves on Money
If you’re a newbie to financial planning, listen to some podcasts on the subject or find a helpful book. Finance.yahoo.com says, “knowing how to become a millionaire isn’t innate, even for most wealthy people.” Research from certified financial planner and CPA Tom Corley shows that “63 percent of wealthy people listen to audio books during their commute to work versus 5 percent of poor people,” says Finance.yahoo.com.

They Educate Themselves on Money
They Network and Meet New People
In the same Finance.yahoo.com story, Corley says that networking is huge when it comes to becoming a millionaire. “On his Rich Habits blog, Corley revealed 79 percent of wealthy individuals network at least five hours per month, compared with only 16 percent of poor people,” they explain. So, get out there, and meet new people who could make up your network.

They Network
They Live Below, Not Within or Above, Their Means
Millionaires are frugal. They don’t splurge like you might expect. According to RamseySolutions.com’s The National Study of Millionaires, nearly half of millionaires in their poll said they save at least 16% of their monthly income. They often use it for an emergency fund or liquid cash.

They Live Below Their Means
They Make Use of Their Money By Investing
CNBC.com’s Select asked Faron Daugs, certified financial planner, founder and CEO at Harrison Wallace Financial Group, “about the financial habits his wealthiest clients all share that could apply to the average person.” One big thing he mentioned was building up emergency funds and then investing. “Daugs says his clients have organized investment plans, whether its in stocks, bonds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs),” CNBC explains. He also recommends having a “monthly or bi-monthly automatic transfer of cash from your checking account into an investment account.”

They Invest
They Invest in Particular Things
According to Fool.com, the wealthy “invest in stocks, real estate, and their own businesses.” They add that, “Millionaires put their money into appreciating assets (assets that can grow in value).” Also, “people with net worths of $1 million or higher tend to have more of their money” in stocks and mutual funds; real estate; and business interests.

They Invest in Specific Things
They Look at the Bright Side
Whatever your financial situation, look at the bright side. Look for opportunities for working with what you have and growing your nest egg. Reach out to experts in the financial field if you’re really stumped and see how they can make your financial dreams come true.

They Stay Positive
Don't Give Up
Wherever you are on your financial journey, don’t give up. It can be temping to just throw everything to the wind, but if you take a more level-headed approach, you’ll have a better chance of coming out successful. Good luck on your financial journey.

They Keep Trying