by Phil True | May 9, 2022 | News & Updates, Ziplines, Fun Stuff, Day Events, Outdoor Activities for Kids
If you’ve never gone ziplining before, it’s an experience like no other. Ziplines are becoming an increasingly popular way to experience the world from a bird’s eye view. They offer participants the chance to view incredible scenery from above,...
by Phil True | Mar 23, 2020 | Ziplines
Ever wonder what it takes to run a zipline course near Philadelphia? As the weather gets warmer, and the desire to get outside increases, we thought we would give you some insights into what makes the ziplines at Refreshing Mountains run. We are fortunate to have some...
by HKovack | Mar 21, 2017 | News & Updates, Staff Bios
Matt Shenk began working part time at Refreshing Mountain in 2011 as a zipline tour guide through a friend that was also a tour guide. In 2014, when he graduated from high school, Matt joined the full time staff and continued to be a tour guide but also started to...
by HKovack | Jan 16, 2017 | News & Updates, Staff Bios, Day Events, Outdoor Activities for Kids, School Field Trips
Mark Layton is the Wildlife Center Director here at Refreshing Mountain, though he originally got his start at Refreshing Mountain when he was 16 years old, working in the housekeeping department. That same summer he was given the chance to work in the activities...
by HKovack | Oct 28, 2014 | News & Updates, Staff Bios, Ziplines
Caleb started at Refreshing Mountain last November after applying to the activities department. He had been looking for a job for a while without success until his aunt suggested he apply at Refreshing Mountain. Her first question was “are you afraid of heights?” When...