ON YOUR VAIL VACATION, TAKE A ROAD TRIP. GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK’S GIANT CANYON SWING OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 22

The newest attraction at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colo., is for adrenaline junkies. The Giant Canyon Swing will take passengers on a ride out over Glenwood Canyon, 1,300’ above the Colorado River, reaching nearly 50 miles per hour. The swing opens Saturday, May 22. “We’ve been testing the Giant Canyon Swing for several days now and the reaction is truly incredible,” said Steve Beckley, who owns the Adventure Park with his wife Jeanne.  The pneumatically powered Giant Canyon Swing will take up to four passengers on a 60-second thrill ride, launching them 112 degrees into the air. “Since the swing is on an arm rather than cables, it actually lifts you up higher than 90 degrees,” explains Beckley. “That seems to be when the screaming really kicks in.”

The best value for enjoying the new swing and Adventure Park attractions is the Day Pass. The Day Pass costs $39 for adults, $35 for kids 3 – 12, and includes a ride on the Iron Mountain Tramway and park admission, plus unlimited access to Alpine Coaster, Giant Canyon Swing, 4D Ride Theater, Laser Tag arena, Bungee Trampolines, GiddyUp! Western ride, Fort WhereAmI maze, Demon the mechanical bull, Doc’s Rock climbing wall and Wild West Adventure Wagon. Guests can add a 70-minute guided Cave Tour for just $5 more. It costs $9, plus tram ride, to ride the Giant Canyon Swing. Annual Tram Passes are $25. Group discounts are available. Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the Giant Canyon Swing. The park is open 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On May 28 the park will hold a Summer Kick-Off Party and “Can for a Tram” concert event featuring The Missing Link Band.