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In the wild, wacky, and wonderful state of Arkansas, where the rivers twist like licorice and the mountains are piled up like giant scoops of ice cream, there is a group of kids known as the Zip Line Zephyrs. These brave adventurers, led by their fearless leader, a ridiculously rambunctious raccoon named Rocky, zip, zap, and zoom through the forests of the Natural State. Rocky, with his mask of sunglasses and tail striped like mom's favorite apron, is the coolest raccoon you could ever meet. He is a pro at zip-lining, an activity that involves zooming across treetops while hanging from a thin wire. He honed his skills evading pesky park rangers and peskier picnic baskets. Now, he uses his expertise to guide the Zip Line Zephyrs through the skies of Arkansas. The Zephyrs are a tight-knit group of kids, as varied as the leaves in the forest. There's giggly Gabby who wears her hair in a hundred braids, each a different color. Then there's Timmy Two-Shoes, so-called because he once somehow ended up zip-lining with two different shoes! Don't forget about freckle-faced Freddy, who's certain his spots give him super-zipping speed. These daring days in Arkansas are filled with zooming through forests, laughter echoing off the tree trunks, and the occasional squirrel-raccoon race. If you ever find yourself in the marvelous maze of the Arkansas wilderness, look up. You might just see Rocky and the Zip Line Zephyrs, a blur of giggles and color, zipping between the treetops.