12 National Park Trees That Are Truly Terrific - Atlas Obscura Lists

12 National Park Trees That Are Truly Terrific

Famous, ancient, larger than life.

North America’s national parks are home to many natural wonders. Sure, they’ve got geysers and grand canyons—but what about some really remarkable trees? Among them is the largest tree in the world, a floating Sitka spruce, and a giant sequoia so old it stood watch over the land long before national parks even existed.

Explore these incredible trees that call the parks home.

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