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4 Activities to End Summer Well

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It’s almost that time of year—going back to school! As you have your final couple of days of summer freedom, and you don’t know what to do for your final “Huzzah”, here are some ideas for you to try out with your friends. The Pool There’s nothing better than cooling off in the pool on…

5 Adventurous Activities to Include in Your Retreat

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Zipline Facts

How can you bring adventure to your retreat this year? At Refreshing Mountain, we love to answer  the call of the wild with many of our activities found at Refreshing Mountain. Whether you are here just for the day with your group, or you are here for a weekend, we have some great activities in…

Refreshing Mountain Bio for Josiah Maier

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Who are you, and what’s your role at Refreshing Mountain? My name is Josiah Maier, and I work as an activities administrator here at Refreshing Mountain. I started working here part-time in 2015 as a guide and came on full-time in September of 2021. My day-to-day activities range from guiding zipline tours, assisting with equipment/course…

Will I Need An Extra Set of Boxers? And Other First-Time Ziplining Questions

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Free Guide to Ziplining for the First Time While folks considering ziplining near Philadelphia, PA have lots of questions, there are some queries that come up more often than others. Here’s a look at some of the most oft-asked questions: How scary is ziplining? Well, it’s pretty exhilarating, but you don’t need to worry about…

Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio for Mark Layton

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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 department and immediately loved it. Through that opportunity he realized how…

Go on the Aerial Excursion Zipline Tour for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

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Aerial Excursion Tours

Are you looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors this spring or summer? Look no further than Refreshing Mountain’s Aerial Excursion Zip Line Tour. This activity is perfect for fun-seekers who crave adventure. Yet the aerial excursion tour is not exactly something that only daredevils can enjoy. Solo adventurers and families won’t find…

The Outdoor Adventure & Thrill of the Challenge Adventure Zipline Tour

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Challenge Adventure Tour

As the kids get out of school, and it’s time for a fun outdoor adventure, there are many family attractions that will vie for your attention. When considering what to choose, remember that outside play is important for a child’s growth and provides many benefits. There might be some outdoor family attractions that come to…

Got a Bucket List? Don’t Forget These Exciting Pennsylvania Attractions!

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Everyone has a bucket list of adventurous activities they want to do in order to make the most of our time here on earth. Maybe you want to visit the Taj Mahal or go skiing in the Swiss Alps. These are certainly impressive adventures, however, you can have incredibly exciting trips right here in Pennsylvania…

Is Ziplining Safe?

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One of the biggest questions that people ask when they are inquiring about a zipline package is whether or not ziplining is a safe activity. Ziplining definitely seems like it could be unsafe; after all, it involves you being suspended high up and traveling at fast speeds. To those who’ve never ziplined before, it can certainly…