Episode 7
Where east texas meets the sky
New York, Texas Zipline Adventures
Episode of The Voices of East Texas
Location: New York, Henderson County, Texas
Recorded at: New York, Texas Zipline Adventures
Guests: Britt and Heath Chambers
Hosted by: Elena Sheets
About the Guests
Britt and Heath Chambers
Britt and Heath Chambers are the owners and operators of New York, Texas Ziplines. Before assuming ownership of the park, they operated an outdoor camp near the Virginia–West Virginia border, where they gained experience with ziplines, climbing activities, and outdoor programming.
Their family had visited New York, Texas Ziplines for many years before the opportunity arose to take over the business. Today, they live on the property, operate the course with their family and staff, support local schools and nonprofit organizations, and continue the tradition of hospitality established by the Shultz family.
Historical Significance
The story of New York, Texas Ziplines documents several important themes in the recent history of East Texas:
The growth of rural and nature-based tourism
The preservation and relocation of historic buildings
The transformation of private family recreation into a public attraction
Family-business succession across generations
The use of East Texas landscapes for outdoor education and recreation
Community partnerships involving schools, nonprofits, and foster-care organizations
Efforts to make outdoor attractions more inclusive and accessible
The preservation of forested land amid opportunities for mineral extraction and development
Today, New York, Texas Ziplines stands as both an adventure destination and a place where East Texas families continue to create and share memories.
About New York, Texas ZIPLINEs
New York, Texas Ziplines is located on Tater Hill Mountain in the New York community of Henderson County. The attraction opened in 2008 and offers guided zipline tours through the trees and across the property’s steep, wooded terrain.Visitors may also enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, seasonal bluebonnets, camping, mountain biking, special events, and time on the property’s wraparound porch.
Address:
7290 County Road 4328
LaRue, Texas 75770
Telephone: 903-681-3791
Website: www.goziptexas.com
Reservations are required for zipline tours. Visitors should consult the official website for current pricing, availability, age requirements, weather policies, and other participation restrictions.