The Incredible Natural Wonder In South Carolina You Need To See At Least Once
The next time you’re in the Charleston area, there’s a little park over on Johns Island that’s worth the drive. From Charleston’s famous Market Street it’s 11.8 miles away, and it showcases one of the most incredible natural wonders in the Palmetto State.
From some angles, it may look like you're entering a grove of oak trees. But...
...step through the canopy and you'll discover the biggest live oak tree in the whole state. Some believe it's the oldest live oak tree East of the Mississippi.
Her name is "Angel Oak," and she's believed to be at least 400 years old. Although some argue that's a conservative number and that she's closer to 1,500!
Angel Oak is quite a marvel. Her longest branch measures 187 feet. Additionally, she has a 28-foot circumference and throws shade onto 17,200 square feet.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
