“I don’t always throw shade, but when I do, I throw it at everyone.” - Tree Towering or small, massive or delicate, living or fossilized, trees, and their shade, are found in national parks across the country. Giant sequoias and redwoods huddle in western groves. Moss-covered bald cypress fill southeastern swamps. Spectacular cherry blossom trees line the Tidal Basin in our nation’s capital each spring. These trees are important natural features in our parks. They help clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife, cool our neighborhoods and provide solace for people to reconnect with nature. They also bear witness to days past. Enjoy some shade on your next park visit. Image: A large tree draped in moss at Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA. #NationalParks #tree #treesofinstagram #georgia #cumberlandisland