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.

Meet Old Methuselah: Florida’s Ancient Cypress at DeLeon Springs

by Nancy LynnFlorida Travel, Historical Landmarks, State Parks, TravelPosted on Comments are Disabled

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 the Old Methuselah Tree—a bald cypress so ancient, he makes colonial landmarks look like toddlers. Nestled in the lush canopy of DeLeon Springs State Park, this …

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The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station, a bright yellow building designed like a giant seashell, with two vintage pastel gas pumps and a red door

The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station: North Carolina’s Nostalgic Stop

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Historical Landmarks, Landmarks & Architecture, North Carolina Travel, Roadside Attractions, TravelPosted on Comments are Disabled

A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour Y’all, let me tell you about the Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station North Carolina that we stumbled across on our way back to Winston-Salem! This quirky little gem was just one of many delightful surprises from our Journey into North Carolina road trip. The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station …

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