Sometimes, Jon Richard says, he’ll be up in the canopy of a large Missouri tree, doing work of some kind, and will stop for a moment to sit still on a perch.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Leo Rosen-Fischer, an expert of recreational tree climbing in the Pacific Northwest and owner Tree Climbing at Silver Falls.

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 ...

Natalie Beneviat Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that ...

MARION COUNTY, Oregon — In this week's Let's Get Out There, we head to Silver Falls State Park to branch out, go out on a limb and try tree climbing. With over one million visitors annually, Silver ...