Author: Sarah Dickson

Kolo Bike Park Mountain Bike 101 Clinic

Written by Sarah Dickson on October 31, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Asheville Outdoor Activities.

Intro to Mountain Biking Clinic- Ages 15+ SATURDAYS- NOVEMBER 11 & DECEMBER 9 from 1-3pm- Mountain Biking 101 Clinic- An introduction to mountain biking focusing on the fundamental skills, designed to keep you safe and get you out on the trails having fun. The clinic will cover the basic operation of your bike,...

11th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

Written by Sarah Dickson on October 3, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Adventure Parks, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Family Activities, Group Activities, North Carolina, Vacationing In Asheville.

Kicks off Friday, October 6, 2023. So join us October 6-7, 13-14, 20-22, 27-30, 2023 for the best family-friendly Halloween Festival in Asheville and Western North Carolina for families with kids age 3-12! Read more: 11th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville The Haunted Trail itself has 18 live-action...

Kolo Bike Park Fall Youth Mountain Bike Programs 2023

Written by Sarah Dickson on September 26, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, After School Activities, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Camps, North Carolina, Uncategorized.

Mountain Biking programs for youth are our specialty especially since we are the BEST bike park in Asheville! And the fun goes on after summer camp. This Fall at Kolo Bike Park, we host an afterschool mountain bike club for your kids to get on their bikes, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy some excellent practice time refining...

Best of Asheville- 2023 VOTING

Written by Sarah Dickson on June 27, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, North Carolina.

Vote today for the Adventure Center of Asheville in the Best of Asheville Voting in the Things to Do Category! We are listed under 7 sections of the Things to Do Category:

2023 Twilight in the Treetops-Summer Night Climbs and November 25

Written by Sarah Dickson on May 31, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Adventure Parks, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Family Activities, Group Activities, North Carolina.

Bring your family and friends to our glowing Asheville Treetops Adventure Park every Saturday Night this summer at 7:45! (June 3- September 2) And for the Holidays on November 25 at 5 pm. It is a perfect evening family adventure to enjoy in Asheville.

A Zipping Good Time at The Adventure Center of Asheville from Macaroni KID Asheville

Written by Sarah Dickson on April 10, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Adventure Parks, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Family Activities, Vacationing In Asheville.

Huge thanks to our friends at Macaroni KID Asheville for a great story about a family adventure at the Treetops Adventure Park and our KidZip at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Be sure to click the link below for the full story! AND check out their website for things to do with kids all year long! https://asheville.m...

Best of WNC Awards 2023

Written by Sarah Dickson on April 6, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, North Carolina.

If you love the Adventure Center of Asheville Camps, Ziplines, Kolo Bike Park, Treetops Park, KidZip, Birthday, Events and Group Programs please VOTE NOW in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Awards 2023. And help us out by voting for the “Adventure Center of Asheville” in these fun categories: Kids Category Place...

Kolo Bike Park Summer Day Camps- “Shred ’til Bed!”

Written by Sarah Dickson on April 3, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Camps, North Carolina.

“Shred ’til bed!” is what we hear campers and parents say daily in the morning of Kolo Bike Camp and Kolo Kiddie Camp. And they mean it! Our campers spend all week riding their mountain bikes, working on their skills progression, and building their confidence on and off the bike. At Kolo Bike Park, just 5 minutes...

Adventure Park Insider has named our own Assistant GM, Callie Murphy, as a 2022 Rising Star in our industry!

Written by Sarah Dickson on March 14, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, North Carolina, Safety, Training, Awards and Accreditations, Uncategorized.

“Like so many Rising Stars this year, Callie Murphy—assistant general manager of the Adventure Center of Asheville (ACA)—found the first steps on her path to this career in the outdoors as a child. I grew up on a farm in Georgia,” she says. “After school was all about playing in the fields and at the creek. It was an...

Spring Break Family Adventures in Asheville, NC

Written by Sarah Dickson on March 10, 2023. Posted in Adventure, Adventure Center of Asheville News, Asheville Outdoor Activities, Family Activities, North Carolina.

Looking for an awesome family adventure for Spring Break? Come to the Adventure Center of Asheville where you can have four great adventures in place: Asheville Ziplines, Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, KidZip, and Kolo Bike Park for ages 4 and over. We are a perfect family adventure destination just minutes from downtown...

Julia Bish

2023-08-21

My nephew had a great time for his birthday. He did the 2 hr kid zip.

Bhaskar K

2023-08-20

We were visiting Asheville and went to this place, my kid went to the zip line and Loved it The staff were great and it was one of the best times on the vacation Our other family walked around on the nice trails while we waited

Hillary Bolter

2023-08-07

My kids LOVE this camp!

Peter Marini

2023-07-29

First time going there and had a blast. Our guides were super nice and knowledgeable and made the experience awesome. My son did the kids zipplining part and had a blast. We want to go back and do the ropes coarse next.

Mamie Fain

2023-07-28

Our team had a great time! The varying levels and difficulties were key to keeping the group challenged and entertained. The weather was beautiful, and Adventure Center staff was patient and kind, making it an all around wonderful experience.

Ryan Mcclinton

2023-07-27

Cool outdoor place. Been to Asheville many times and drove past the sam's many times and never knew this was there. Pretty cool spot. I wish the bike trails were longer then 4 miles. But def feels like your in the country away from the city for a little bit.

Fernando Rivera

2023-07-25

A must try