Tree swing kits can be more expensive ($40 to $100) but include a pre-sanded and varnished plank seat, rope, hardware and hanging straps to avoid damaging your tree.

Here are 15 trails with hidden swings. If you plan to head out and search for a swing, be aware that some hikes may require a fee or other permits, so check beforehand.

Question: How does the Dirt Doctor feel about attaching swings to trees? I considered getting one for the grandkids but was afraid it might damage the tree. — V.M., Mexia Answer: I have no ...

My tee shot lands under a tree, and my practice swings tell me I can’t hit a fairway wood due to overhanging branches. I opt for a mid-iron, but on my backswing the club gets tangled in a branch.

A rope hanging from a tree in Rohnert Park sparked public concern of a possible hate crime, but it was determined to be a makeshift swing that children in the area had set up, authorities said.

Boy, 14, 'murdered half sister, 9, by tying tire swing rope around her neck and hanging her from a tree' By DAILY MAIL REPORTER . Published: 15:42 EDT, 11 May 2012 | Updated: 17:49 EDT, 11 May 2012 ...