Atlas Obscura:
Around the world, there are trees that have been growing for a much longer period of time than famed arbors like Methuselah or General Sherman. Some of these beautiful ancients may not look like much — some appear to be mere saplings, compared to the gigantic redwoods.
Trees have always fascinated me. As a kid, I would climb the oaks in our neighbourhood and sit up there for hours. I still love walking among them and feeling their presence.
“Trees have always fascinated me. As a kid, I would climb the oaks in our neighbourhood and sit up there for hours. I still love walking among them and feeling their presence.”
You and me both Shawn. I used to climb the largest pine trees in the woods behind my childhood home. On top of one in particular it was like a giant bowl shape. I could actually lie it in, my own little oasis.
Even now I still go for daily walks in the woods on trails with my Jack Russell.
On a recent trip to Japan with my wife I could not wait to see some woods. Japan is interesting and all but Tokyo in particular is like a big shopping mall. She led me through Harajuku to a Meji Shrine on the outskirts. Beautiful. I felt refreshed.
I think I walked through that area when I was in Tokyo too. And I agree – walking in a forest always refreshes me.
Agreed. One of the main reasons I moved to Oregon– endless trails through the forest. There’s nothing more peaceful, IMO.
In Upstate NY the Maple trees are majestic!
I find it painful to live in a place without trees. Glad I haven’t had to feel that pain in over a decade.
And for a really big tree…have you seen this?
http://offgridquest.com/green/this-tree-is-3200-years-old-but-its-so-h
From the Dec. issue of Nat Geo.