Big Tree

Big Tree

Experience our 35-foot-tall bur oak tree from top to bottom. Learn about the importance of trees as a source of food and shelter for all kinds of wildlife and as a renewable resource used to create a variety of products we use every day, making forests an important part of Michigan's economy. On the first story, slide down giant tree roots, look through a lightning-strike fissure and explore inside of the tree trunk. Then head up to the second story to explore the tree canopy and climb a suspension bridge through the foliage.

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Upper branches of Big Tree at the Outdoor Adventure Center and walkway leading to suspension bridge

young boy slides on Outdoor Adventure Center Big Tree play structure

group of girls plays on slide on Outdoor Adventure Center Big Tree play structure

two ladies going onto suspension bridge at the Outdoor Adventure Center

young girl stands at the top of slide on Outdoor Adventure Center Big Tree play structure

OAC big tree and suspension bridge

view of OAC suspension bridge from underneath

close-up of OAC suspension bridge and top of big tree

view of walkway and suspension bridge through top of big tree

close-up of roots of OAC big tree

tree slice and sign about OAC bur oak tree

children playing on Big Tree play structure at Outdoor Adventure Center

boy goes down slide in OAC big tree while mom looks on

girl goes down slide in OAC big tree

wide view of OAC big tree

Big Tree play structure at Outdoor Adventure Center

children playing on Big Tree play structure at Outdoor Adventure Center

line of kids cross the suspension bridge at the Outdoor Adventure Center

young boy standing on suspension bridge at the Outdoor Adventure Center

girl peeks out from hole in Outdoor Adventure Center Big Tree play structure

mom holds little girl’s hand as they cross the suspension bridge at the Outdoor Adventure Center

young boy slides on Outdoor Adventure Center Big Tree play structure while another boy looks on