Although soaring through the trees at high speeds is a great way to find yourself, without the guidance of a zip line, that self might also be found by the impenetrable trunk of an oak tree. Avoid an abrupt end to sky-high soul searching with today’s Groupon: for $44, you and a companion get The Easy Rider zip-line tour (an $86.38 value) from Eco Zipline Tours, based in New Florence, about 90 minutes west of downtown St. Louis or 45 minutes east of Columbia.

Adventuresome tourists get an elevated view of nature during The Easy Rider zip-line tour, which guides guests through the upper levels of dogwood, hickory, maple, and many more flavors of tree. After a few how-to tips concerning hand signals, proper riding technique, and time travel, customers are fully prepped for launch. An ideal choice for newcomers, The Easy Rider course covers four zip lines in about 30 minutes, never venturing more than 30 feet above the earth. Treesplorers veering high through vegetation along more than 1,000 feet of cable may be lucky enough to spy a white-tailed deer.

Eco Zipline Tours is dedicated to safety—all cables are inspected daily, two experienced guides accompany each group, and safety harnesses, helmets, and gloves are supplied to all riders. Constructed by the professional zip liners at Universal Zipline Technology, the course is designed to keep customers completely safe while guaranteeing that all participating trees live full, rewarding lives.

All riders must sign a liability release form, and closed-toed shoes are required.