Angel Oak Tree

As one can imagine, it can be difficult at times to answer the question each Saturday morning, "What should we do today?" when you have 4 small children and 2 exhausted parents. We are grateful to be in a place where there is always something "to do."


We decided to drive to John's Island - about 30 minutes from where we live - to see the famous Angel Oak Tree. As you can see from the photos, the kids had a blast (and so did we). The Tree (as locals have come to call it) stands 65 feet tall and is approximately 1,500 years old. Experts say it is the oldest living thing East of the Mississippi.


There is pretty much just this one tree on a large piece of land with picnic tables. You are kinda out in the middle of nowhere. So, if you decide to add this to your list of to-dos, pack a picnic lunch and a soccer ball. Or do what we did - stop by the Stono Market for lunch on your way home. They have only organic meals that leverage the local farms on John's Island. Quite an experience!