This obstacle course 2 hours from Atlanta requires a life jacket
Obstacle courses are challenging, especially when it’s 90 degrees outside. There is a course just a couple of hours northeast of Atlanta, however, that rewards you with a cool dip in a lake.
Splash Island is part of the Ridges Resort in Young Harris. Its obstacles — inflatable challenges that float on Lake Chatuge — offer “over-the-top adventures, mind-blowing acrobatic thrills, and safe, yet fun, athletic challenges,” its website states.
The SpringBoard obstacle, for example, is a “gigantic mound of awesome” with multiple heights from which to jump into the water.
Climb on the Dome obstacle and challenge your friends to perform the best aerial trick.
There are, of course, rules you’ll have to follow. The main one is that you have to wear a life jacket when on the course. If you don’t own one, don’t fret; it’s included in the price.
Also, the coronavirus pandemic forced the resort to limit how many people can be on the course so it can ensure social distancing.
You can spend the entire day at Splash Island for just $25, regardless of age. That price includes a life jacket and a mandatory five-minute safety video. If you have only an hour for fun, the cost is only $10.
You can also spend the weekend at the resort for a staycation experience. The Ridges Resort offers community fire pits (with S’mores each night), a saltwater pool and lawn games.
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Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.
