In 1997, Julia “Butterfly” Hill climbed a 1,000-year-old redwood tree and lived 180 feet in the air for 738 days. Suspended on tiny platforms, she survived 90 mph El Niño storms and near constant harassment from loggers. But she refused to touch the ground until she successfully saved the tree.

In 1997, Julia “Butterfly” Hill climbed a 1,000-year-old redwood tree and lived 180 feet in the air for 738 days. Suspended on tiny platforms, she survived 90 mph El Niño storms and near constant harassment from loggers. But she refused to touch the ground until she successfully saved the tree. by kooneecheewah