📜 Mid-Missouri's greatest natural landmark, a stalwart tree in Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, a burr oak estimated to be 380-400 years old, tied for national champion. 🔍 The tree has withstood centuries of storms, droughts, floods, and vandalism. # Why Go 🌳 Witness a resilient 400-year-old tree, Missouri's largest burr oak 📜 Learn about its history, including Lewis and Clark's passage 📸 Great for nature photography 🚶 Easy access, beloved natural landmark # Why Avoid ⚠️ Has been a victim of vandalism # Tips 🅿️ Parking: From downtown Columbia, take Providence Road south to Route K, then to Burr Oak Road; the tree will be on your right.