Tuscaloosa was nicknamed "The Druid City" after the Civil War to celebrate its abundance of water oaks. The giant oaks were once reverred by the ancient Druids

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Tuscaloosa took the nickname of "The Druid City" after the Civil War as it tried to rebuild. The name is tied to City's abundance of water oaks. These grand trees were revered by the ancient order of the Druid.


Munny Sokol Park is one of Alabama's most versatile county parks. Plenty to do and plenty of trees.

Giant Mimosa Grove near Model Airfield

This big tree marks the trailhead of miles of looping mountain bike trails.

 

 

 

 

 

Wandering trails through the backwoods of Munny Sokol Park pass lush vegetation and some "old" growth.

Big Trees on the way to the Crossroads

 


Along the Trails

 

 

 

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