Trees Please!

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Join a Park Ranger and learn about the fascinating science of tree ring dating or dendrochronology, and explore the nearby, towering trees that skirt Cascade Lake.

From periods of drought to severe wildfire events, dendrochronology gives us glimpses into the past. Studying tree rings, we will learn how dendrochronology deepens our understanding of science.

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Cascade Lake Day-Use Area is located on 3786 Olga Road. Look for a ranger stationed at a table near the picnic shelter and playground.

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