OHIO – Evergreen Meadows, Ohio’s premium campground situated amidst the lush woods and serene lakes, unveiled their newest and most exhilarating feature yet: an escape room experience that, in a twist of genius simplicity, is merely a tent zipper that’s devilishly hard to open.
Over the past year, escape rooms have been sprouting all over the state, offering everything from murder mysteries to time-travel adventures. But Evergreen Meadows has managed to outdo them all with its bare-bones, back-to-basics, thrilling extravaganza. No bells. No whistles. Just one stubborn zipper, the darkening sky, and your increasing sense of claustrophobia.
Larry “Lantern” McWoodsy, the campground’s head of adventure experiences, beams with pride. “Why create an artificial puzzle with hidden clues and codes when the age-old struggle of man versus zipper already exists? It’s raw, it’s authentic, and let’s be honest, it’s a scenario most campers dread.
“This masterstroke of entertainment innovation has already drawn massive attention. Within hours of its launch, campers from all over descended upon the site, determined to conquer the zipper challenge. While some triumphantly emerged from their tent within minutes, others were not so fortunate. There are unconfirmed reports of one individual who, after a harrowing 45 minutes, decided to sleep under the stars, dubbing it a “conscious choice for the authentic wilderness experience.
“Even the local Chamber of Commerce is raving about it. In a recent statement, they declared, “Evergreen Meadows has truly put Ohio on the map as the adventure capital of the Midwest. Their daring move to revolutionize the escape room concept is nothing short of genius.
“For those worried about safety, fear not. The campground has stationed “Zipper Assist Rangers” armed with flashlights, a sense of humor, and occasional zipper lubricant. They’re ever-ready to step in when the panic reaches a certain threshold—or if you start using your teeth in sheer desperation.
Local camper Brenda Tentpegg, after a 20-minute tussle and eventual triumphant exit from her tent, shared her exhilaration. “It was riveting! I’ve done escape rooms with lasers, robots, even holograms. But nothing beats the primal adrenaline rush of being trapped by a piece of nylon and a little metal.”
Evergreen Meadows is already working on their next thrill. Rumor has it, it involves an inflatable mattress that deflates just enough in the middle of the night for you to question your life choices.
Bookings are filling up fast! So, if you’re eager to test your mettle against the ultimate escape challenge, pack your bags, gather your wits, and head on down to Evergreen Meadows. And remember: it’s not about the journey, it’s about how you escape it.
