On the outer edge of Branson, Missouri, just north of the shows and theaters, sits Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve. Branson’s newest attraction is the home of many unique eco-adventures including the Blue Streak Fast Line with the Freefall Xpress. This thrilling experience begins with a nearly quarter-mile zip that reaches heights of over 150 feet before landing onto a 100-foot tower.  “Then many of our guests are surprised to find that from there, it’s a freefall from the top of the tower to the ground,” says Emma Hamilton General Manager. “The landing feels like you’ve jumped only 8-inches in the air.”

At Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours the only experience that has the Freefall Xpress as a method of dismounting from the 100’ platform is the Blue Streak Fast Line. The other experiences are guided, low-impact canopy tours where guests traverse multiple ziplines, sky bridges, and platforms soaring through the trees and above the forest fauna.   Some guests choose to combine a canopy tour with the Blue Streak Fast Line in order to experience the Freefall Xpress.

A unique rewind mechanism is incorporated in the fan that powers the Freefall Xpress, providing subtle tensile strength as the fall begins. The fan is driven by the descending person’s mass. There is no external power source. The PowerFan(c) allows a person to fall 70-feet before gently slowing over the next 30-feet to a complete stop. Emma says, “On the Freefall Xpress stepping off the platform into thin air is an exhilarating experience. Taking the step is the challenge; once you’ve done it you’ll want to do it again with your eyes open.”

Aside from being used to train paramilitary troops, power fans have been used commercially in areas such as Europe, though Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours has the first and only PowerFan(c) used for a 100-foot freefall in North America!  “Taking the Blue Streak Fast Line goes beyond just an amazing zip experience,” says Emma. “With the Freefall Xpress our visitors are the first to experience this cutting edge adventure.”

Visitors to Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve are also enjoying some unique nocturnal adventures – the Prospector In The Dark and the Ozarks Xplorer In the Dark. These evening and nighttime canopy tours have limited availability but they do allow adventurers to see the Ozark Mountains in a whole new way.  As always the popular Flying Prospector Canopy Tour, Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, and Blue Streak Fast Line with the Freefall Xpress are operating daily.  Reservations are recommended as tour are often sold out several days in advance.

All experiences at Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours are conducted by certified guides. Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours courses meet and exceed Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards. Emma adds “With us, you can relax and safely enjoy your authentic eco-adventure in the Ozark Mountains!”

Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve is located 7 miles north of Branson on US Hwy 65.  For more information visit BransonZipline.com and BransonZiplineBlog.com or call 417-561-2500.

About Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve

Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve offers visitors of all ages authentic eco-adventures in the Ozark Mountains.  The range of thrilling options includes a variety of guided canopy tours (inclusive guided treks across numerous ziplines, sky bridges, and platforms. Guided excursions include information about topographical, ecological and historical features.). Canopy tours include the 3-hour Ozarks Xplorer, 2-hour Flying Prospector, 2-1/2 hour Xplorer In The Dark, and the 1-1/2 hour Prospector In The Dark.  The Blue Streak Fast Line with Freefall Express is a thrilling zip from the top of the property to the base with a 100-ft freefall.  Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Station is a member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).  The course as well as the guides certification and training meet and exceed ACCT standards.

The Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting it’s annual Branson Business Expo on Tuesday, August 3rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Chateau On The Lake Resort and Convention Center.

The Branson Area Business Expo is an excellent way for business owners to demonstrate their services while making new and lasting contacts.

Unlike expos in other areas, the Branson Area Business Expo affords business owners the opportunity to personally talk with visitors in their booths. Instead of collecting a stack of business cards… they will instead be building relationships.

With the challenging economic climate we all face today… these relationships turn into long-term and valuable business contacts!

Meet Business & Community Leaders in FREE “Ask Series”

A unique feature of the Branson Business Expo is the free “Ask Series” featuring local Branson area business and community leaders.  The informative question and answer sessions will be moderated by local entertainer and business owner Jim Barber.

“Ask Series” Schedule

10am-11am
“Ask the City of Branson”
Featuring Mayor Raeanne Presley, City Administrator Dean Kruithof and Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel, and the moderator will direct the discussion.

11am-12pm
“Ask James Little”
“How to Get the Most Out of ExploreBranson.com for Your Business,” followed by a Q & A session on all things internet.  Hosted by James Little, Director of Web Services, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau

1pm-2pm
“Ask Jack Herschend & Friends”
*Featuring Mr. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment, Smith Brookhart and Mark Trimble.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel, and the moderator Jim Barber will direct the discussion.

For information or to reserve space,

contact Ladona Johnson at 417-334-4084 ext. 314

Visit: BransonBusinessExpo.com

or email: ljohnson@bransoncvb.com

This is a rare opportunity to own a valuable piece of historic memorabilia from two of the World’s most beloved western heroes, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

In the video clip below, Christie’s Director of Iconic Collections Cathy Elkies discusses the significance of this auction with Don Imus on Fox Business News.

Among the treasure trove of items to be auctioned is Roy’s World Famous performing horse Trigger, Roy’s first guitar, his first boots, Bullet the Wonder Dog, and even the hand drawn music and lyrics to “Happy Trails To You.”

Roy Rogers Jr. and Dustin Rogers perform live at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, Missouri and feature an incredible production of traditional cowboy music and stories about growing up with Roy and Dale.

Purchase Roy Rogers Jr. Branson Show Tickets Now

More Information: RoyRogers.com, Roy Rogers & Dale Evan Museum Collection Auction

Irish music will be returning to Branson when Eire & Brimstone performs original and traditional Celtic-themed rock & roll music at Waxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub at Branson Landing. The music begins at 10 PM, July 9th.

Eire & Brimstone’s music runs the gamut from covers of favorites by U2, Flogging Molly and Great Big Sea, to new tunes like Kings of Ireland and Everyone’s Irish Tonight, penned by the band.  Eire & Brimstone brings a decidedly acoustic-rock perspective on classic pub tunes like Whiskey in the Jar and Wild Rover, while retaining the folk sensibility of an Irish trad session band.

Excellent performers make Eire & Brimstone’s sound.  With fiddle, acoustic guitar and mandolin leading the instrumentation, it’s easy to see that this is a different sort of Irish rock band than Branson has seen previously.  Fan favorites Dirty Old Towne performed for several years with a hard-edged electric, Irish sound that was well-received in Branson.  Sadly, Dirty Old Towne split in late 2009.

Helping to fill the void on the Branson music scene is Dan Richards, Dirty Old Towne alum, who anchors a driving acoustic rhythm section for Eire & Brimstone.  Also in the band is seasoned performer Bonnie Riley, who is a fiddle champion, and plays locally with Delene, Joey Riley (no relation), and Penny Gilley.  You will also hear mandolinist Sam Clanton, a Hometown Radio disc jockey.  Tony King, host of Grand Country’s Amazing Pets show, is keeping time on drums.  You have probably seen and heard upright bass player Todd Plympton, even if you don’t know him by name.  He has played with numerous local bands in the past decade, most recently with Stolen Windows.  Singing and writing original tunes is Michael Horn, guitarist from Branson’s Circle B Supper Show.

You will see kilt-clad lads at the Eire & Brimstone shows.  You will be invited to join in toasts.  And you should expect to hear everything from The Pogues to Violent Femmes  music that makes the pints go down easy and gets people up on their feet.

According to Grand Palace manager Paul Dunn, Nelly will perform August 21st on an outdoor stage in the rear parking lot as the interior of the theater is undergoing major renovations after being closed for the past couple years.

“We are going to modernize our entertainment here.  Branson has the best shows, but we are going to bring entertainers that are hot now, everywhere worldwide.”

Paul Dunn, Grand Palace manager

Nelly’s concert will be the start of an attempt to expand Branson’s musical offerings to include Hip-Hop, R&B and other genres of music.  Additional future concerts are expected to resume inside the Grand Palace in September.

Tickets for the ground breaking concert go on sale July 12th.  For more information visit the Grand Palace website.

The historic memorabilia from the cowboy hero’s estate is being sold by Christie’s in New York City.  This is a rare opportunity to own a valuable piece of historic memorabilia from two of the World’s most beloved western heroes, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

Among the hundreds of items to be auctioned is Roy’s World Famous performing horse Trigger, expected to bring up to $200,000. The famous palomino died in 1965, one day short of his 31st birthday. Trigger was most recently displayed in Branson, Missouri and was featured in each of Roy’s 188 movies.

Other items to be auctioned include Roy’s first guitar, his first boots, Bullet the Wonder Dog, and even the hand drawn music and lyrics to “Happy Trails To You.”

Roy Rogers Jr. and Dustin Rogers perform live at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, Missouri and feature an incredible production of traditional cowboy music and stories about growing up with Roy and Dale.

Purchase Roy Rogers Jr. Branson Show Tickets Now

More Information: RoyRogers.com, Roy Rogers & Dale Evan Museum Collection Auction