Learning about Route 66 on a zip line

Here’s a novel new way for tourists to learn about the Mother Road — Pirate Cove Resort & Marina in Needles, Calif., soon will use zip lines to educate groups about the Colorado River and Route 66.

According to news release:

The adventures continue with a guided “Pirates Quest” zip line tour that will run diagonally across the peninsula. The tour consists of five zip lines, ranging from 312 feet to 1,300 feet, two towers and one 80 ft suspension bridge. The tour accommodates groups of 10 guests at one time and lasts approximately two hours. Guests will learn about the great Colorado River basin and the historic Route 66, while zipping in style.

The zip lines will be operational in June.

Pirate Cove also is adding another zip line called the Rum Runner that can go as fast as 55 mph. Other additions include an 80-foot “Plank Walk” Powerfan Freefall and an 80-foot  “Bosun Swing.”