Unusual Trees at Esrey Park

I have been to Esrey Park multiple times. It’s a natural stop to make on our way to Copper Harbor. Maybe it’s because I’m so excited to go up the stone steps to get a higher view of Lake Superior – I’m not sure. But I have never really noticed the following trees until last weekend.

They aren’t hidden. In fact, this tree is right next to the stone path that leads to the steps to go on top of the rock for the lake view.

What you see here is a tree that has a very large root growing around a rock. Amazing, isn’t it? Here’s a shot from another angle.

Not too far away from this tree is another tree that is closer to the lake. A large portion of the ground beneath it appears to have washed away.

It always amazes me how trees adapt to their surroundings. Fifty years from now I wonder how these same trees will look.

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