Adventure Attraction Near the Dells

Most people consider adventures in the Wisconsin Dells to be several back-to-back rounds of miniature golf, or conquering one of the many water thrill rides on the city's main strip. While this may be the average visitors cup of tea, there is a location in the Dells that offers adventures beyond the wildest dresms of some people. Vertical Illusions is an adventure experience that offers activities like winter sports, rocking climbing and paddling, and kayaking and rock climbing excursions. This place is sure to get the adrenaline going for those who decide to take on one of these great adventures.

Easton Dreher, the founder of Vertical Illusions designed the concept for a school project during his junior year in college at Northern Michigan Univeristy. During his senior year he put his plan into action, driving back and forth between Michigan and the Dells, launching and building his business. He chose the Dells because the city is not only a tourist attraction, it makes conservation and sustainability part of its agenda. The cliffs throughout the area make for perfec trock claiming facades, and may expose climbers to nesting raptors, bat colonies, and rare plants. Climbers love being exposed to the natural environment and breathtaking views in the central Wisconsin location.

Dreher chose the name Vertical Illusions as a way of paying homage to the rock formations that are frequently found in this area. Many of these are similar to the formations found right in the actual Dells. He wanted those visiting his adventure center to focus on nature and let the rat race of the world go. His intention was to bring together diverse groups of people who will bond over their shared adventure experience. He saw connections in nature that he felt he could also find among people who visited Vertical Illusions.

The mission of the center is "... to guide a person into a lifestyle by using fun adventures to `Live Your World''' It was Dreher's experiences in Europe that opened his mind to an idea such as this. He moved throughout hostels during his trip, meeting other young people and experiences a fulfilling life that he wanted tob bring to others once he returned to the Midwest. His ultimate intention is to help future generations escape consumerism and pharmaceuticals, and focus on the healing nature can provide.

Vertical Illusions was originally a van, a trailer, and five kayaks. Dreher received a great deal of help from family and friends and he was quickly able to grow his Dell's business. People from across the country came for these adventure experiences, and willingly left behind the stresses of their regular lives for the adrenaline boosting stresses or rock climbing , rafting, and kayaking. Dreher intends to continue to grow and plans to build outdoor lighting so climbers can continue their climbs after the sun sets. There are also numerous downhill moutain bike trails in store, as well as an ice park. Vertical Horizons is an attraction that offers visitors a deeper purpose. Consider sharing an experience with our family and friends that you will never forget.