Dubbed the “Tree of Life” by websites and social media users who flock to the ancient Sitka spruce on Kalaloch Beach, it’s become a must-see for visitors to the area who find the tree’s ...

Olympic National Park’s iconic Tree of Life is struggling to survive as the Kalaloch Beach bluff on which it has sat for hundreds of years continues to erode at a rapid rate amidst heavy winter ...

Welcome to Kalaloch Beach, one of the most breathtaking spots in Olympic National Park! It’s a trove of natural beauty, where the Pacific Ocean meets miles of sandy shores and hidden wonders. But, we ...

Beach visitors pose with the “Tree of Life” on Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park before the tree sank during storms in early 2025. Mathew Nichols Photography Courtesy A tree that seems ...