Tucked away in southwestern Virginia, Blacksburg is famous for being the home of Virginia Tech. The school has a population of nearly 30,000 students and is one of the state’s most impressive institutions. Yet what many don’t realize is that the campus is also home to some of the state’s oldest oak trees. The area where you’ll find these beautiful giants is referred to as Stadium Woods, and it’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets.

Visit the Virginia Tech, and you’ll undoubtedly be impressed by the size of the campus.

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Continue exploring, and you may just stumble upon something positively magical: Stadium Woods.

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This 11.5-acre old-growth forest features over 250 individual trees, many of which are estimated by scientists to be at least 300 years old.

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The sheer magnitude of some of these gorgeous white oak trees in Virginia will impress you the moment you spot these woods.

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The forest is located near near Lane Stadium, and is something of a natural oasis amidst the campus’s academic buildings.

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In addition to being a beautiful place to admire, the forest also serves an important ecological purpose.

Michael Hudson / Google Virginia Tech recognizes the forest as “a significant reservation of lands, waterways, tree stands, and cultural landmarks for future generations.” The trees also have a remarkable ability to cool the nearby area in the summer, providing much-needed relief from the heat.

Have you visited the Virginia Tech campus? Did you know about Stadium Woods? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy learning about rare trees in Virginia, be sure to check out our previous article on Emancipation Oak, one of the state’s most famous and historically-significant trees.

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Virginia Tech recognizes the forest as “a significant reservation of lands, waterways, tree stands, and cultural landmarks for future generations.” The trees also have a remarkable ability to cool the nearby area in the summer, providing much-needed relief from the heat.

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