![]() The park grounds were peaceful, well maintained, relatively level (though gravely).and surprisingly walkable for we two older gals. After driving thru the mountainous forest, our bladders begged our legs head STRAIGHT for the toilets/restrooms!) One wasn't funneled thru barriers, but had options as to WHERE you wanted to go, and WHAT you wanted to see or do! (i.e. (Didn't think to call & ask!) We thought that if those 1950 beasts could.so could we!Ī plus, was there was a significant amount of space and access around the tree. Why not do a little to make the future a better place and take a moment to nurture or plant a new tree today?Īugust, 2019.I flew (from Phoenix, AZ) to Seattle, just to drive my Mom down the Oregon and northern Cali coast.then in land.to drive THROUGH the 'Drive-Thru Tree' on her 75th birthday! Though there were many parks to choose from (& we did make quick stops at a few of them), the famous DRIVE-THRU TREE PARK was THE ONLY ONE she had wanted to see since she had read about it as a child!įrom the online information, I wasn't sure if her 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan would fit thru the opening of the tree. Trees are vital to the health of our planet, which means they're important for our own health as well. They’ve planted over 350 million of them over the years, but the mission never ends. ![]() This year, America’s Arbor Day Foundation is celebrating its 50th year of dedication to tree planting. The first American Arbor Day occurred 150 years ago, when an estimated one million trees were planted in Nebraska in 1872. That’s right, today is Arbor Day, the day where we stop a moment to think about the trees (and hopefully even plant a few). That’s why today is an important day for it and all trees. ![]() But all of this little sprout’s potential is at risk because the giant sequoia is an endangered species. ![]() They’re heroes of nature, affecting the weather and climate, while housing and protecting other plants and animals. They often grow upwards of 300 feet tall and can live for thousands of years. They’re giant sequoias, aka giant redwood trees. Its ‘big brother,’ Hyperion, currently holds the record at 380 feet. It has the potential to one day be the tallest tree on the planet, or at least close to it. ![]() With a little love and support, this little sprout at Prairie Creek Redwood State Park in California has a big future ahead of it. ![]()
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