At Over 500 Years Old, Some Of The Oldest Trees In The World Are Found In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 10, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
History whispers all around us – from the historic buildings we pass during a stroll through town to the oldest trees in Missouri. If you’re a fan of natural history, you’ll absolutely love the more than 500-year-old trees that offer a glimpse into the natural landscape centuries ago. Even better, getting to Missouri’s oldest trees is easy and picturesque.
Have you been to Allred Lake Natural Area to see some of the oldest trees in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Then take a peek at some of the oldest photos of Missouri.
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