Get outside!
HAMMOCK time.
First things first! Here are some things you NEED to know......
Use at own risk! We hope you enjoy yourself, but please know that if you are unsure of what you are doing be extra careful! Ask for hep! Make safe choices.
Be sure the area allows hammocks. Not all places permit you to hang one. As the popularity of hammocks grows, and if more of us hang hammocks responsibly, then fewer parks will be inclined to prohibit them.
- Is the area safe for you? Check for sensitive plant life and wildlife habitat, as well as hazards such as insect nests and poisonous plants. (Those vines climbing up trees? Usually poison ivy!) Be careful to not trample or break nearby vegetation. Don't forget the space under your hammock for hazards that might be there as well.
- Inspect the trees. Steer clear of trees that are unhealthy or have dead branches. You could injury yourself and damage the ecosystem if the trees you choose (or one of its limbs) were to fall. Also look for trees that are robust: at least six inches in diameter.
- Never set up a hammock across a pathway that people or animals might use. It can be a potential hazard for both. (And possibly yourself!)