Johns Island, SC

Johns Island, SC

A little girl stands in the midst of the massive, sprawling 500 year old Angel Oak tree in Johns Island, SC on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

The sprawling 500 year old Angel Oak tree in Johns Island, SC on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

Dozens of people tour the grounds around the massive 500 year old Angel Oak tree in Johns Island, SC on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

Outdoor sign at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

Outdoor sign at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

The Fried Chicken with honey drizzle and candied bacon brussel sprouts at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

The enormous Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, drizzled with blue cheese, at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

Flowers decorate every table at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

Flowers decorate every table at the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

Johns Island, SC

The rustic, beautiful interior of the Angel Oak Restaurant in Johns Island, SC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Copyright 2016 Jason Barnette

The dirt road leading to the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

The dirt road leading to the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

The enormous branches of the tree have grown so large they meander along the ground surrounding the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

The enormous branches of the tree have grown so large they meander along the ground surrounding the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Two young girls explore the enormous branches of the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Two young girls explore the enormous branches of the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Visitors are not allowed to climb the tree, but this view gives you an idea of the height of the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Visitors are not allowed to climb the tree, but this view gives you an idea of the height of the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Branches are supported by poles, cables, and the ground surrounding the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

Branches are supported by poles, cables, and the ground surrounding the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

The enormous branches of the tree grow along the ground around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

The enormous branches of the tree grow along the ground around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

People explore around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

People explore around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

People explore around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.

People explore around the Angel Oak Tree, located inside the Angel Oak Park, in John's Island, SC on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Copyright 2014 Jason Barnette The tree and park is owned and operated by the City of Charleston. The tree is believed to be at least 400 years old, and might be as many as 1500 years old. The park is gated and secured during closed hours, and includes a gift shop and picnic tables for visitors during operating hours.