June 12th

By Mutt Mulligan

Get a Bird’s Eye View

When was the last time you climbed a tree? Not only can you get a bird’s eye view of things, but it’s really good exercise (although some trees are better for climbing than others). In our multimedia age, the idea of children building or enjoying a tree fort or house is perhaps but a memory.  One great way to get exercise is to find a perch in your own backyard.  It doesn’t have to be intricate, and it can fill up some downtime during the summer.

And if you’re feeling really ambitious this summer, find your local high-ropes park to climb a few trees there too. Tree Climbing International is a start. Do you know of others?