Shepherd Of The Hills Outdoor Attractions 2022 Schedule

The Vigilante Zip Rider has been designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Old Mill Theater at the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead and offers a thrilling zipline tour, launching from 170 feet in the air! Travel up the glass elevators to the enclosed area of the tower observation deck. From there it is just a few steps to the launching point. Start off at Inspiration Tower and launch at 170 feet in the air, descending rapidly as you enjoy the spectacular view and the sensation of speed. The Vigilante Zip Rider's name goes back to the 1800s, when the famous Baldknobbers, a group of Ozark vigilantes, made their way into history in the Shepherd of the Hills area. Must be at least 3 years old and 250lbs max.

This "Landmark on the Horizon" is located at Inspiration Point at the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, and was constructed in 1989 to celebrate the century anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills author Harold Bell Wright's first visit to the Ozarks. During your visit to the tower, you can browse the gift shop and grab a quick snack at the concession area before ascending high to the top of the tower aboard incredible glass elevators. On a clear day, you'll be able to see more than 90 miles out into the horizon! The spectacular panoramic views from Inspiration Tower are unarguably the best in the Ozarks, so be sure to bring your camera to capture these images forever. The Inspiration Tower weighs a total of 3 million pounds, cost around $1.5 million dollars to build, contains more than 92,000lbs of steel, and can withstand a consistent wind of 172mph or gusts reaching 224mph! A caravan of 43 concrete trucks filled the structure's foundation, which now contains five miles of rebar weighing 34.5 tons. The tower also contains over 4,400sqft of glass which is enough to fill one third of a stadium football field! Two glass elevators shuttle visitors to the large, enclosed observation deck.

Embark upon the Historic Homestead Tour to learn about the intriguing history and impact of the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead. On this venture, guests will follow the tour guide along the homestead to discover some of the most important points of interest featured in the famed book, Shepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell Wright. While here, guests will visit Old Matt's Cabin, Inspiration Point, The Morgan Community Church, the outdoor theater set, and much more!