A tree that has stood for more than a thousand years is a humbling sight. This live oak, known as the “Big Tree,” is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the world.
It sits quietly along the Texas coast. Its branches stretch wide, casting a massive shadow that has sheltered generations of visitors.
The trunk is more than 35 feet around, making a person feel small standing next to it. The tree has survived storms and centuries of change…