Three-hour horseback trail rides through idyllic Texas pasture and woodlands, with a break for dinner

Half-day rentals include a 10-minute crash course

Extreme 3.1-mile race challenges contestants with 12 obstacles, such as nets, walls, and fire before celebration with live music and beer

Ziplines whisk tourists over Ozark trees at more than 50 mph; adventurers ride computerized surfboard through 5,000-foot course

Three-hour zipline tours culminate in a 900-foot flight over Coldwater Creek

Atop rental boards from brands such as Yolo, Surftech, and Riviera, adventurers explore Lady Bird Lake

Ziplines whisk tourists over Ozark trees at more than 50 mph; adventurers ride computerized surfboard through 5,000-foot course

Ziplines whisk tourists over Ozark trees at more than 50 mph; adventurers ride computerized surfboard through 5,000-foot course

Certified instructors give brief instruction and then help customers launch for tandem flights near the greater Orlando area

In groups of 10 to 12, riders traverse mountains and forests on a guided tour that ends with complimentary beer flight at local tavern