Is this not the most amazing Oak Tree you've ever seen? I couldn't fit the entire tree in the shot with the lens I was using so this photo really does it no justice at all, you HAVE to see this tree in person. Just a few quick stats to put in into perspective:
- It's thought to be one of the largest in the nation.
- The trunk circumference measures 34 feet & 1.75 inches!
- The average trunk diameter is 11 feet & 2.25 inches!
- It's 44 feet tall
- It's over 1,000 years old!
You can learn more about Big Tree by clicking HERE!
There are a few large Oak Trees nearby as well that have incredible root systems:
While checking the trees out, Matthew spotted this Texas Spiny Lizard, and I probably spent about 30 full minutes taking a gazillion photos hahaha! Here's my favorite:
And this is where is gets it's name:
I hadn't climbed a tree in a few years and there are "no climbing" signs posted and a fence placed around Big Tree, so I climbed one of the other ones instead. I am now convinced that this should be a regular occurrence. I miss climbing trees!!! That was like...my thing when I was a kid! Oh, and I had my first pedicure in over 8 years! I've totally been missing out.
When is the last time you went tree climbing?
