The Tuliptree is Indiana’s state tree. It has a tall, straight trunk and its wood is resistant to termites. Both of these characteristics made it a good choice for dugout canoes and log cabins.

The bark of the Tuliptree is dark gray with light gray furrows. One identifying characteristic is the way the furrow ridges look as if they have been “ironed flat.”

A big Bur Oak tree is also visible from this stop. Bur Oaks were among the first trees to move into Indiana’s prairie centuries ago, which eventually paved the way for other forest trees to move into the area later. Look closely and you'll see a large stick and twig Cooper’s Hawk nest in this tree!