Buford, Wyoming: Tree in the Rock
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- Address:
- Interstate 80, Buford, WY
- Directions:
- Midway between Laramie and Cheyenne, in a wayside rest in the median of I-80 at mile marker 333.
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Famous tree that seems to sprout from solid rock, preserved between the east and west lanes of I-80. The lone pine tree has been fascinating travelers since the first railroad passed through in 1867.
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Literally a roadside attraction. The tree sits in the middle of the interstate, so you'll exit to your left. There is a large granite rock that's simple to climb up on to get a better view. Sure enough, it really seems to be growing out of the rock!
[Mallory Billings, 06/10/2015]
Love this story of fascination and perseverance. I can picture the locomotive firemen 'giving the tree a drink'. This, quite possibly, is one of the earliest examples of tree hugging. How can you NOT stop here.
[Mark Thomas, 01/18/2014]The granite rocks where the tree has taken root are encircled by a belt of steel cable to prevent the tree roots or other forces from spreading them apart, which could kill the tree.
[El Gallo Rey, 08/15/2013]
Keep an eye out for the sign on left side of the freeway that says "Point of Interest."
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