At Over 300 Years Old, Some Of The Oldest Trees In Virginia Are Found On The Virginia Tech Campus
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What’s the oldest tree in Virginia? There’s a water tupelo in Greenville County that’s estimated to be over 600 years old. It’s distinguished as an American Forests National Champion. Yet for some other remarkable old trees in Virginia, you can head to a much more well-known spot.
Tucked away in southwestern Virginia, Blacksburg is famous for being the home of Virginia Tech. The school has a population of nearly 30,000 students and is one of the state’s most impressive institutions. Yet what many don’t realize is that the campus is also home to some of the state’s oldest oak trees. The area where you’ll find these beautiful giants is referred to as Stadium Woods, and it’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
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Have you visited the Virginia Tech campus? Did you know about Stadium Woods? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy learning about rare trees in Virginia, be sure to check out our previous article on the Emancipation Oak, one of the state’s most famous and historically-significant trees.
For more fascinating places to explore in Virginia, be sure to check out our list of Virginia’s top natural wonders.
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What are some natural wonders in Virginia?
Exploring Virginia, you'll notice some of the most beautiful landscapes and landmarks. The Old Dominion is positively chock-full of natural wonders, and one could easily devote an entire lifetime to visiting them all. Below you'll find some of the most popular natural wonders in Virginia:
- Mount Rogers -- the single tallest mountain in Virginia, measuring 5,729 feet above sea level, where visitors can find Fraser firs, wild ponies, and gorgeous mountain views
- Natural Bridge -- the most iconic natural arch in Virginia, once home to the Native American Monacan Tribe
- Devils Marbleyard -- a collection of hundreds of crumbling boulders, some of which are the size of a van
- The Channels -- a labyrinth-like sandstone formation believe to be the result of permafrost and ice wedging of the last Ice Age
- First Landing State Park -- a beautiful 2,700-acre park comprised of boardwalk trails, swamps, and wetlands
- Luray Caverns -- an otherworldly underground cavern system that was discovered in 1878
- Devils Bathtub -- a mesmerizing blue pool tucked away near Fort Blackmore
- Emancipation Oak -- a majestic oak tree at Hampton University and the site of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in the American South
- Crabtree Falls -- the tallest series of cascading waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, accessible via a majestic waterfall staircase hike
How many of these natural wonders have you experienced? To learn more about each destination, be sure to read our article outlining these bucket-list attractions in Virginia.