CLEVELAND —A ropes course in northeast Ohio is a popular destination for people looking to have some fun in the outdoors.
What You Need To Know
- During the past year, outdoor enthusiasts and homebodies alike have turned to outdoor experiences to cope with effects of the coronavirus pandemic
- A Geauga County ropes course allows visitors to take outdoor adventures to new heights
- One-hour sessions at the ropes course are free to Geauga County residents
Trevor Wearstler wakes up thankful nearly every day, especially if the weather is nice.
He spends a majority of his time in the great outdoors, showing others how many options there are to enjoy it.
Wearstler is a naturalist and works for the Geauga Park District. In this park, there's a lot more to do then walk or bike. There are also activities that take visitors off the ground.
The Claridon Woodlands ropes course is one of Wearstler’s specialties.
With a season running from May to September, the course has gained popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The only difference between last year and this year is that we reduced our group size and the days of operation," said Wearstler.
This season, Wearstler expects as many as 1,000 people to come to the ropes course and navigate their way through its routes.
“It’s designed to overcome some fears or obstacles in their brain, so I tell people to take one step at a time and also think about what they're doing," he said.
Almost anyone can come enjoy this experience, according to Wearstler, who has a degree in recreation studies from Ohio University.
He said one thing the coronavirus pandemic did was inspire more people to be curious about trying new outdoor adventures, and he’s more than happy to show them the way.