obstacle course high in the trees. Canopy Tour – The Canopy Tour, which opened in 2011 and goes along with the recent demand for ecotourism, consists of 14 tree platforms linked by seven zip-lines, multiple sky bridges, and other aerial challenges. The Canopy Tour reaches heights in excess of and goes across wetlands and a deep canyon, along the Catawba River and through portions of the Historic Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail. Guests are accompanied by two trained guides who provide educational information about the region of participants as they go from tree platform to tree platform. Gallery References External links Sports venues in North Carolina Landmarks in North Carolina Sports venues in Charlotte, North Carolina Artificial whitewater courses Canoeing and kayaking venues in the United States Sports venues completed in 2006 2006 establishments in North Carolina