The Hippie Tree
A landscape photograph of the Hippie Tree in a woods in Traverse City, MI
Blue graffiti proves popular
Hundreds of graffiti alterations have been made to the Hippie Tree over the years. Blue graffiti catches the eye amongst the multitude of messages
Graffiti close-up
A wide shot of the hippie tree in Traverse City shows multicolor graffiti from multiple visitors spray painting names, symbols, and messages
Dirt trail going past Hippie Tree
A horizontal dirt trail runs parallel to the main trunk of the Hippie Tree, pictured center
Wooden bridge ahead
A small, wooden bridge can be seen if the dirt trail seen from the camera holder's view is followed
Path going into the forest
Evergreen trees lead the way along the left side of a curving dirt path while trees who have lost their leaves line the right side
LORE:
The Hippie Tree
… Is what the locals dubbed the long dead tree that lives in the woods behind the abandoned buildings of what used to be the Traverse City State Hospital.
Over the years, graffiti artists and visitors of all types have left their creative mark amongst the many sprawling branches.
Supernatural occurrences have been allegedly witnessed and the tree is rumored to contain a “portal to hell”.
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Next to part of what used to be the abandoned Traverse City State Hospital.
