10 Places Everyone Should Hammock at Least Once

A great hang is more than two trees. It is the view, the light, the sound and the feeling that nobody needs you for the next hour. These are the places we would put on anyone's list. Before you go, check each destination's rules on its page. Several of them have restrictions worth knowing about.

1. Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Sandstone arches, hardwood forest and a huge climbing and camping community that already knows its way around a hammock. See the guide.

2. Ginnie Springs, Florida

Crystal-clear springs, cypress trees and warm water. Bring a bug net in summer. See the guide.

3. Great Smoky Mountains

Endless hardwood forest and backcountry sites. Check the rules on what you can attach to trees. See the guide.

4. Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Waterfalls, rhododendron tunnels and a lot of room to spread out. See the guide.

5. Lake Tahoe's west shore

Granite boulders, tall pines and water so clear it looks fake. See the guide.

6. Buffalo National River, Arkansas

Bluffs, gravel bars and lazy float days. See the guide.

7. Olympic National Park, Washington

Moss-covered rainforest that feels like another planet. Pack a tarp. See the guide.

8. Railay, Thailand

Limestone cliffs dropping straight into the Andaman Sea. See the guide.

9. Tulum, Mexico

Palms, white sand and beach clubs that put the hammock first. See the guide.

10. Your own backyard

Seriously. The best hang is the one you actually do this week. Two trees, a stand or a porch beam, and a Tuesday evening. Read how to hang it right.