Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - Blue Jay Point County Park at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

We took our 6-year old niece two weeks ago to the Junior course, and she had a fantastic time! Every single member of the staff was incredibly friendly and energetic, and truly took the time to ensure the entire party's safety and understanding of the rules (in the perfect way) before sending us out. The Junior course was really entertaining (and included some great challenges) for all of us. It's difficult to make a course that fits families of all heights, they nailed it. Our niece is tall for her age but still had to reach (safely) for things. It was a little less comfortable for the 6' + members of our group, but they still had fun.

I regret not catching his name, but extra kudos to the gentleman manning the top of the Zipline. Our niece found that difficult ground between fear and excitement. He deftly rounded other kids waiting to the parallel Zipline, all while assuring her (in a kid-friendly way) that she didn't have to go down, but she could give it a shot. With no fewer than three strategies (and all the patience in the world) she finally went for it. She enjoyed it so much that was all she wanted to do for the rest of our allotted time on the course.

Final words: the staff is fantastic. The Junior course (even for adults) is a ton of fun. The location is convenient and the course is well-shaded, so even in the heat of summer it will still be enjoyable. Most importantly, my niece described it as "the best day of her life" and can't wait to go back. High praise from her. Can't wait to take her back now and, when she's old enough, on to the full course!