Most People Don’t Know Some Of The Oldest Trees In The World Are Found In Mississippi
In the past, we told you about Mississippi’s Petrified Forest, which is home to some pretty old trees – but it’s not the only place in the state you’ll find ancient trees. There’s also Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA). An incredible natural wonder, the WMA has some of the oldest bald cypress trees on earth. But age isn’t the only impressive thing about the trees. Take a look:
Located in the small town of Belzoni, Sky Lake WMA is an incredible natural wonder. The 3,500-acre area is home to some of the oldest – and biggest – bald cypress trees on Earth.
Great care has been taken to preserve the area, so a visit to Sky Lake provides a glimpse of what native Mississippi was like more than 1,000 years ago.
A boardwalk makes it easy to navigate the ancient forest. And since the cypress creates somewhat of a canopy, the temperature on the boardwalk is noticeably lower, making for a comfortable trek.
Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.
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