This is a must see if you are in the Charleston area. Angel Oak is the oldest living (man made or living) thing east of the Rockies. Standing at a towering, 65 feet tall, this Live Oak tree is approximately 1500 years old. That's right-1500 YEARS old. Stop and think about that for a minute. It sprouted 1000 years BEFORE Christopher Columbus discovered America.
The tree covers over 17,000 square feet, a diamater spread of 165 feet, and a circumference of 25 feet.
You're probably thinking, ok but it's just a tree. This tree is absolutly magnificent. Imagine all of the wars, hurricanes, droughts, etc that this remarkable tree survived. (Not to mention land development) The best thing about this tourist site, is it is FREE. That's right-FREE.
Picnic tables are scattered throughout, so why not pack a cooler with lunch and spend an hour exploring the tree, taking some beautiful pictures and just enjoying Nature's beauty?
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