Kauai is home to adventure, at least that’s what we tell the tourists. Honestly, though, it’s true. I’d been saving up some money and last month I headed up the mountain for some zip-line fun. The course was fierce but amazing, jumping off of a 1200-foot peak and zipping down the mountain into the valley below. I even got to see a few of the hidden pools on the island as I relaxed for a mid-day meal with my fellow high-adventurers, most of which were tourists.

It was an exhilarating, but scary experience, especially when we came upon the valley crossing, an extension bridge 80 feet in the air that swung with our every step. It was at that point that I remembered why I had never gone on this high-flying trip before: I hate bridges. It turned out okay though. I made it across the bridge unscathed and conquered a bit of fear in the process.

The outing I undertook was called the Zip n’ Dip Expedition, a shorter excursion running about $125 plus tax. Of course, by shorter I mean only 3-5 hours instead of an all day trek. Usually the other tours involve kayaking or horseback riding or something. I opted for something simple. All in all, it was a great day and a trip that I would recommend to anyone… well, anyone who isn’t afraid of heights!