THE CLIFF — Seems like just about every Utah town used to have a rope swing. Whether they were at a pond, river or mountain lake, these rickety contraptions were the perfect way to spend a summer day.

A lazy hammock swaying between trees sounds lovely, but it’s important to hang it in a way that is safe for both you and the tree. “Never tie a rope or strap around a tree,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

SACRAMENTO -- If you're headed out on the water this weekend, there is a warning that Sacramento County Regional Parks rangers want you to hear: Avoid rope swings. It comes as Saturday a young woman ...

For decades people have stood on rocks above the Spokane River at Boulder Beach and pondered whether they should grab a rope hanging from a tree and swing their bodies over the water and let go. But ...

Hard to believe we are heading toward the end of August. Winegrape harvest is getting underway with this year’s crop looking to be on the light side.

For decades, a rope swing tucked along the cliffs of D.L. Bliss State Park drew thrill-seekers of all kinds to Lake Tahoe. This wasn’t just any rope tied to a tree — it dangled from a massive pine ...