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The Gorge Zipline in Saluda ranked No. 7 among the best aerial adventure parks.

Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City was No. 4 for white water rafting and No. 8 among best outdoor adventure tour operators.

Another two Western North Carolina locations made it into a roundup of USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice picks for summer adventures.

10Best Readers' Choice lists are chosen by voters in the community, who chose favorites among locations nominated by an expert panel. In the new roundup revealed on June 4, the best adventure tours in the nation were voted on by readers, including tours by helicopter, kayak, white water raft and more.

So far this year, the region has been awarded by readers for best glamping locations, scenic drives, hiking trails and mor

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