Several years ago, one of my guests, Ed, came in from a jog and remarked about the big tree he had just seen. He does 5-10 miles at a time and went on a run East out of Jonesville on North Adams Road when he spied a spectacular tree on the side of the road. As Ed got closer, he noticed there was a commemorative plaque next to the tree. The inscription is from 1991 and mentions that this scarlet oak is believed to be over 200 years old and is officially recognized as a big tree of Michigan.
I don’t drive down North Adams Road very often, but I vaguely recalled there being a perfectly formed tree somewhere on the road. I had never stopped to take a picture or check it out up close, so it was just a brief observation for me. Upon hearing Ed’s story about the commemorative plaque, I just had to go out and take the time to enjoy the tree.
Folks visiting the Munro House Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville who have an interest in nature are sent down the road to see this magnificent specimen with their own eyes. It’s only a couple of miles from the inn, but on a road less traveled. People who might appreciate this natural wonder will probably miss it because if you didn’t know it was there, you wouldn’t know it was there.
Mike Venturini – Innkeeper
“Life is good in Jonesville”
It was indeed a beautiful tree. Does anyone know what happened to it? We went to take a family picture under it last week and found it had been severely trimmed. …possibly storm damage?
Thank you.