One more comment....when they say 'park', I believe this would be more a designation, than a destination.
Park status could give the tree a visible form of protection, bringing its history and value alive with a placard describing the amazing history this particular tree has. It is the remnant of the historic northern branch of the Oregon Trail, the Cowlitz Trail. It is a remnant of the vital prairies and practices of the Coast Salish Indians who lived, worked and played beneath it.
It is a remnant of environmentalist Jack Davis, who saved the tree when the highway was being improved in this area and the right-of-way was re-routed and a barrier installed to ensure its security.
I'm surprised that a tree with this historic preservation status hadn't already produced this....but now it's time.
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