A wide range of physical and mental health benefits have been associated with outdoor sport. These benefits include but are not limited to: physical fitness, psychological well-being and emotional development, education and lifelong learning, social inclusion and...
Outdoor activities can make the world feel bigger and more exciting, but they also help us to maintain our physical and mental health. Spending time outdoors and exercising in nature is proven to help reduce stress, boost energy levels, improve mood and concentration,...
In this age of online one-upmanship, it's not uncommon to see thrill seekers jumping from bridges and cliffs, recording the jump on video for their friends to admire and aspire to. However, this extreme sport is not only dangerous for the jumpers themselves, but can...
There’s no doubt that people enjoy pushing themselves to the limit in adrenaline-fueled ways. However, there is a difference between sports that are considered extreme and those that should be avoided at all costs. Extreme sports typically involve speed, height and a...
One of the most impressive bridges at Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park is a swing bridge. It’s four feet wide and more than 400 feet long—that’s longer than a football field! The bridge actually swings—in a very safe and sturdy way—when you walk across it. The bridge...
Adventure sports are activities that take you out of your comfort zone and allow you to discover the true power of your body. From diving from cliffs to surfing on roaring waves, these sports challenge you and make you push yourself to your limits. As a result, they...
Bungee jumping is one of the world's most popular extreme sports. It involves launching head-first from tall structures, such as bridges, skyscrapers or cranes, and an elastic cord being tied to your feet or body, which allows you to jump back up again. The free fall...
When it comes to adrenaline-pumping activities, bungee bridge jumping is one of the most extreme. But it’s also an amazing way to experience a beautiful landscape. The thrill of launching yourself from a bridge over an awe-inspiring river and mountains can’t be beat....
Outdoor sport is a leisure activity that involves physical exertion and the enjoyment of nature, often in competitive or non-competitive forms. It includes a wide variety of recreational activities involving natural or artificial environments, such as hiking,...