Practiced jockeys guide regal steeds over hurdles at annual event replete with family-friendly activities and postrace party

One of the largest adventure-sports providers in the United States connects thrill seekers with certified instructors across the country

CPR- & first-aid-certified guides lead 2-hour rafting trip through 5 miles of Class III & IV rapids with optional overnight stay & photo CD

Certified sommeliers lead guests through four boutique wineries' scenic vineyards, tasting rooms & barrel rooms as tongues savor varietals

Steep zipline offers adventurers views of pastures, fields & trees in Blue Ridge Mountains

Instructor teams students with school horses & ponies for lessons that focus on fundamental riding techniques, horse care & safety

Exquisitely preserved specimens show inner workings of human anatomy, letting guests gaze at muscles, nerves & blood vessels of real bodies

On-site rustic lodge near 18-hole, par 72 course that runs alongside Lake Thurmond for 6,560 yards of challenging, picturesque golf

Personalized or preselected high-quality vinyl art comes ready to easily adhere to any indoor or outdoor wall

Skilled comedians teach students to improvise scenes, develop characters & perform in post-workshop comedy show