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TreeUmph! Adventure Course Set to Open Second Location in Hernando County
$2.35 Million Estimated Economic Impact, Hiring Local Firms and Creating Jobs
Hernando County, Florida March 10, 2015 TreeUmph! Adventure Course, Southwest
Floridas first treetop obstacle course, announced its plans to expand into Hernando County.
The new adventure park is projected to bring approximately $2.35 million in local economic
impact and create up to 30 full- and part-time jobs for Hernando County residents in its first
year of business. Grand opening is expected for November 2016. We are proud to partner
with TreeUmph! Adventure Course as we welcome them to our family! said Leonard
Sossamon, Hernando County Administrator. Life is an adventure, and TreeUmph! is about to
make it more adventurous in Hernando County!
Following the success of TreeUmph! Adventure Courses Manatee County location, the
company will rely on a combination of international expertise from TreeGo and Outplay
Adventures for the design, building and installation of the obstacle course. TreeUmph!
Adventure Course is dedicated to protecting and optimizing natural resources while providing a
safe, clean and attractive park. Innovative construction techniques minimize root and tree
damage, without infringing upon their continued growth and health. Sensitive habitats such as
wetlands will be left in their natural condition. Local businesses will be hired to assist with
grounds development and construction of the base camp buildings.
The natural setting and unique experience make TreeUmph! Adventure Course an ideal
gathering place for community, corporate, church, youth, fundraising and social events. The
owners, husband and wife Aaron and Kathy Corr and Alex Scholten, plan to continue their
commitment to the community in Hernando County, which has become a staple at TreeUmph!
Adventure Course Manatee County by hosting various charity events throughout the year. The
nearly 50-acre park will attract tourists and residents from across the state with an estimated
annual draw of 25,000 to 40,000 people to the Hernando County area. We are thrilled that
TreeUmph! Adventure Course is coming to Hernando County, said Tammy J. Heon, Tourism
Development Coordinator at the Hernando County Tourism Bureau. The park is the perfect
addition to the outdoor adventures that Hernando County offers to both residents and guests.
We look forward to welcoming them and working together to bring more visitors to our area.
The TreeUmph! Adventure Course experience ranges from two to four hours and will include
up to 80 individual obstacles with a design unique to the Brooksville landscape. With five
progressively difficult courses for adults and a children-only course for ages 7-11, adventurers
of all skill levels will make their way along a self-guided tour through the treetops. The
challenges include wobbly bridges, hanging nets, bungee swings, an exhilarating ZIP line and
more. Visitors can stop at any time and are always harnessed to the industrys most
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sophisticated safety equipment. Seniors can enjoy the treetop fun too, with a discounted ticket
option.
It has been a dream come true to watch our original Manatee County treetop adventure
course blossom into a successful, fun destination for residents and visitors alike, said Aaron
Corr. To have the opportunity to develop and introduce another TreeUmph! Adventure Course
is simply amazing for us. We look forward to creating an exciting new way for the people of
Hernando County to spend the day outdoors with friends and family, and challenge themselves
with a truly unique adventure.
About TreeUmph! Adventure Course Manatee County:
TreeUmph! Adventure Course includes five progressively difficult courses for adults and
children ages seven and up, adventurers of all skill levels will make their way along a selfguided tour through the treetops. Built to the highest safety standards in the industry, there are
a total of 76 treetop adventure obstacles set in an expansive park of over 10 football fields in
size. Reservations are required. TreeUmph! Adventure Course operates under the mission
statement: We inspire fun and a sense of pride through adventure. Call 941-322-2130 or tollfree 855-322-2130, or visit treeumph.com for more information.
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