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Why do people skydive? The answers might surprise you.

For some, the prospect of skydiving is terrifying. The idea of plunging thousands of feet after jumping from a moving plane seems like madness. However, it might surprise you to hear that it is that element of risk that makes it such an attractive prospect....

New Orleans Bucket List Ideas

We all have a few items on our bucket lists that we want to do sooner rather than later. New Orleans has so many unique events and attractions that it's possible to tackle two or three in a single weekend! Jazz Fest New Orleans's Jazz Fest...

New Year's Resolution- be more adventurous!

New Year's resolutions can be pretty boring: eat less, go to the gym more, get up earlier, skip desserts...you get the idea. At Gold Coast Sky Diving we only have one resolution: lead an adventurous life! Modern-day life can be pretty monotonous...

JUMP on board with gift-giving...why skydiving makes a great gift!

Do you have a "hard to buy for" person on your holiday gift list? Why not give the gift of excitement with a present from Gold Coast Skydiving? Our team is one of the best in business, and we promise an experience that is unlike any other. Skydiving is...

Too Old to Skydive? Guess Again!

What About Me? Remember the saying, "You're only as old as you feel"? Well, what if you don't feel old but your numerical age says otherwise? Does that mean that you can't do exhilarating things anymore like skydiving? Naturally, you would...

After you skydive, check out the other things New Orleans has to offer!

If you’re looking for something to do after you’ve gone skydiving, there are plenty of amazing things to experience in nearby New Orleans. Our drop zone is less than an hour away from this magical city, so you may as well check it out after...

A Unique Way to Celebrate Your Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

Nowadays, bachelor and bachelorette parties do not involve the usual pre-wedding drinking nights. They have shifted to other methods that include festivities that are more elaborate and unique. Drinking on your bachelor/bachelorette night is okay, but...

7 Great Reasons to Take the Leap & Go Skydiving!

If you’ve ever thought about skydiving, you’re probably already someone who’s not afraid of adventure. But if you’re at all in doubt, here are 7 reminders of why you should definitely give skydiving a try.