Historical Landmarks

Informational sign in a lush, wooded area titled 'Old Methuselah,' describing a cypress tree over 1,000 years old, spared during 1930s logging due to its hollow trunk, with dimensions including a 35-foot circumference and 100-foot height.

Old Methuselah DeLeon Springs State Park

Meet the Ancient Cypress That’s Been Throwing Shade for Centuries If you’ve ever wanted to meet someone older than your entire family tree combined, may I introduce you to Old Methuselah—a bald cypress so ancient, he makes colonial landmarks look like toddlers. Nestled in the lush canopy of DeLeon Springs State Park, this gnarled giant […]

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Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station: A Retro Roadside Wonder

A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour The world of quirky roadside attractions never disappoints, and on our way back to Winston-Salem, we discovered this whimsical landmark—just one of many fascinating stops from our Journey into North Carolina road trip! The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station. This bright yellow, seashell-shaped gem is more than just an

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