The Kalaloch Tree of Life is another iconic symbol of the Olympic coast. Stretched precariously between two cliffs, this unusual Sitka spruce looks like it's floating in thin air as it hovers above the ground.
Over time, water eroded the ground beneath its roots, carving out the cool, cave-like space beneath. How long the tree will be able to hold on is hard to say. Weather, erosion and human carelessness (like climbing or hanging onto the tree's roots) are quickening its demise.
Admire this icon from a distance--and do your part to help keep the Tree of Life alive.
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