A new record: Powers Lake has oldest oak tree in Walworth County
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Lee and Kathy Reynolds, of Powers Lake, own what is believed to be the oldest oak tree in Walworth County.
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This 210-year-old oak tree at Chapel on the Hill in the Town of Linn won the Geneva Lake Conservancy’s Most Beautiful Oak Tree Award.
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ABOVE: The third oldest oak tree, according to Geneva Lake Conservancy Heritage Oak Contest judges, is this 355-year-old Bur Oak owned by Bob and Rita O’Brien. RIGHT: This 210-year-old oak tree at Chapel on the Hill in the Town of Linn won the Geneva Lake Conservancy’s Most Beautiful Oak Tree Award.
Breaking all previous records, the 2022 Geneva Lake Conservancy’s Heritage Oak Contest judges identified a 408-year-old Bur Oak tree near Powers Lake as the oldest oak tree in Walworth County.
PHOTO GALLERY: Autumn leaves around Snake Road, Geneva Lake & more
Fall drive on Snake Road
A motorcyclist cruises under the trees flanking Snake Road.
Phil Bonyata, GenevaLifestyles.com
From up high
The wooded canopy over Snake Road is rich with color.
Phil Bonyata, GenevaLifestyles.com
Red leaves by the steeple
By First Congregational United Church of Christ, 624 Park St., Genoa City.
Phil Bonyata, GenevaLifestyles.com
Frosty leaf
A blanket of frost on a leaf in Genoa City. More fall photos are on display throughout this week’s Resorter.
Phil Bonyata/GenevaLifestyles.com
Origin of the name?
Why is it called Snake Road? Maybe this sign offers a clue.
Phil Bonyata, GenevaLifestyles.com
Wildlife
A turkey inspects a fallen tree along the edge of a wooded area near Snake Road.
Phil Bonyata, GenevaLifestyles.com
An autumn-kissed Geneva Lake shore scene
Taken during a final cruise of the year for Chris Ott. “It was a perfect day with friends enjoying the last days of summer season,” Ott said.
Chris Ott, submitted
Geneva Lake south shore
On the south shore of Geneva Lake.
Diane Oglesby, submitted
Fall colors in Maple Park Historic District
Maple Park Historic District is not just where one will find some of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva. It is a great place to witness fall colors. This photo is viewing west down Geneva Street, with the tennis courts of Maple Park off to the right.
ABOVE: The third oldest oak tree, according to Geneva Lake Conservancy Heritage Oak Contest judges, is this 355-year-old Bur Oak owned by Bob and Rita O’Brien. RIGHT: This 210-year-old oak tree at Chapel on the Hill in the Town of Linn won the Geneva Lake Conservancy’s Most Beautiful Oak Tree Award.
