Here I am standing at the base of a some ancient tree in a park known as Greynolds Park in Miami. The root system of this tree was so amazing to look at, so I enlarged the picture below because there was so much detail.  Would anyone know about how old this tree could possibly be ? 

There are many nature trails available, but wear good walking shoes (not like the kind I’m wearing in the photo) because there are lizards and many other critters that cross the road that you are sharing with them. Also, bring plenty of water to carry with you. 

About Greynolds Park:
Once the site of a rock quarry, is now a 249-acre park consisting of a variety of habitats; most notably a relatively intact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest.  The hammock at Greynolds is one of the last well-protected natural areas of northern Miami-Dade County.

Tequesta Indians used the Oleta River, which runs along the east side of the park, as a source of transportation.  In the years following, the Seminole Indians used the land along side the river as a trading post and a source of supplies for early Miami-Dade County settlers.  The park is named after A.O. Greynolds, the head of Ojus Rock Company, who deeded the land over to Miami-Dade County Parks Department in 1936.

There are many bird sanctuaries, mangrove boardwalk, observation mound, paved path around a lagoon, and historical boathouse Canoes, kayaks and paddle boats available for rental on weekends and holidays Nature trails and nature center open weekend and holidays Bird and butterfly walks, historical nature walks, bat and owl walks. Wide variety of outdoor fieldtrips available. 

delete reply caffeinatedjo wrote on Aug 8, ’09 Look at those roots of that tree…they run deep!  Great pics, especially the one of the little raccoon.  I am waving at ya…HEY, Laura ;).

delete reply gypsy4you wrote on Aug 8, ’09 Like the photos, thank you 4 sharing them all.

edit delete reply lauritasita wrote on Aug 8, ’09 gypsy4you said Like the photos, thank you 4 sharing them all. I’m glad you like them. That tree was my favorite.

delete reply starfishred wrote on Aug 9, ’09 wow hat a tree thanks laurita

edit delete reply lauritasita wrote on Aug 9, ’09 starfishred said wow hat a tree thanks laurita Isn’t that tree amazing ?

delete reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Aug 11, ’09 Root, root, root for the home tree! Sheesh, intracate! I know that raccoon, he lives in my yard. Great nature shots.