Most People Don’t Know Some Of The Oldest Trees In The World Are Found In Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 10, 2019
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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.
