Although hiking and biking are both fun and physical, why not try something a little more daring this season? How about a balloon ride above the trees, a zip line adventure or whitewater rafting? If you’re looking to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Berkshires but would also like to add excitement, this is the perfect place.

Zoar Outdoor, located in Charlemont, MA, is New England’s outdoor adventure resort, and offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, zip line canopy tours, biking, rock climbing and more. The staff ensures both safety and fun as you learn to kayak down the Deerfield River, zip line over the treetops, or bike through the woods. Not only are the activities fun, but the location is convenient as well. Zoar Outdoor is located just two hours from Boston and New Haven. If you are traveling from Providence or New York City, the travel time is just three hours.

Another location to try out various zip line courses is the Catamount Adventure Park located in South Egremont, MA. The park offers a variety of courses that are fun and exciting for all ability levels. Whether this is your 1st time or you 100th time, these activities are fun for everyone. Participants will be fitted for harnesses, led through a safety and park usage demonstration, fitted for gloves and then are free to choose which courses they would like to navigate. The courses are labeled by various colors defining their difficulty levels and the challenges include bridges, ladders and obstacles.

If zip lining isn’t your thing, check out Moxie Outdoor Adventures for whitewater rafting. Moxie Outdoor Adventures, in Charlemont, MA, offers the best whitewater rafting in New England from May through October. The Deerfield River offers a fun and exciting ride as you get to take in the sites and sounds around you. Visitors can take part in whitewater rafting or funyaking, which uses inflatable kayaks. Depending on your thrill level, the trips vary from mild to wild!

While you have the opportunity to see the Berkshires from the water and from slightly above the tree tops, why not see if from even higher. Take a hot air balloon ride to see the Berkshires from way above. Worthington Ballooning, in Worthington, MA, offers visitors a must-see view of the Berkshires where you may see wildlife in their natural habitat and the beautiful landscape. Worthington Ballooning has specialized in hot air balloon rides for more than 15 years and continues to keep customers happy with each and every ride. Come see why so many people come back year after year to experience a flight over some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.

Whether you are visiting the Berkshires to take in the art, the culture, or the outdoors, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful and exciting area.