I wrote a long, rambling piece but alas IE crashed & I lost the whole thing. So instead of dredging up the words that have already been wiped from my brain I'll share some pictures of Angel Oak. 

Thought to be over 1500 years old it has become quite a tourist attraction.  Sad to hear there are plans to build around it but read more Save the Angel Oak's Facebook page for updates on that.  Get an overview of Angel Oak at About.

Here is a quick collage from my first, but hopefully not last, trip to the area.