Recreational tree climbing is booming in the South – and no wonder. Its origins are generally recognized to have begun in 1983 when Peter Jenkins, a rock climber who became a tree surgeon, established ...

Big and beautiful, “Her Majesty” spreads her arms wide. Hers is a memorable embrace. At 110 feet tall, the red oak at Volunteer Park is emerald with moss and pokes high into the sky. Her crown is gold ...

Scientists learn how to ascend and study the world’s tallest trees. Tree Climbing School at Dorena offers a demanding 4-day training to teach ecologists and scientists the skills they need to ascend ...

When preparing to remove a diseased or dead tree, you may need to climb into the tree to remove some limbs before cutting the trunk. You can use a pair of tree-climbing spikes to help you move up the ...

Federal funding for public media has been eliminated. Take action now and protect OPB's independent journalism and essential programs for everyone. The beloved characters of James Herriot’s All ...

Katie Oakley estimates she’s climbed about a couple hundred trees in her life. And now, the 24-year-old has created a business that teaches others to climb. Tree climbers use the rope system Katie ...