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Missouri's grand champion McBaine Bur Oak is known to most of central Missouri as simply "The Big Tree."
This famous Quercus macrocarpa is a frequent stop for anybody in the Columbia area as a chance to get away from the city and get a taste of the country. Students from the University of Missouri have been making the quick drive down Highway K to marvel at its vast canopy and monstrous trunk.
Hear the history of the tree from 5th-generation owner John Sam Williamson. At more than 350 years old the tree has seen it all.
With being just a stone's throw from the Missouri River, it is possible even Lewis and Clark seen it. It is also just off of the famous Katy Trail.
If you are willing to help out to save the "Big Tree" contact Kyle Spradley at spradley.kyle@gmail.com