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Both Go Ape and TreeRunner Adventure Park open in March.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh's two treetop adventure parks are getting ready to open for the 2020 season.

<a href="https://www.goape.com/location/north-carolina-raleigh-durham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Go Ape</a> at Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., in Raleigh, opened for the season on Saturday, March 7.

The spot features two courses — the more advanced Treetop Adventure for ages 10 and up and the Treetop Journey for all ages. The Treetop Adventure, which features a 500-foot zip line and 41 different obstacles, takes about two to three hours. The cost is between $39.95 and $49.95.

The Treetop Journey takes about an hour to complete and includes a 200-foot zip line and 18 obstacles. It costs $29.95.

And <a href="https://www.treerunnerraleigh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TreeRunner Adventure Park</a>, 12804 Norwood Rd., Raleigh, opens March 13. TreeRunner includes a Junior Park for ages 4 to 7 with zip lines and climbing challenges designed for younger kids. It costs $20 to complete.

The main aerial park includes more than 70 different obstacles, including zip lines; three difficulty levels and seven different courses. It costs between $35 and $42.

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