Oak of 1812 LbNA #10518 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | N/A |
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| Plant date: | Aug 29, 2004 |
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| City: | Hamlin |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Elba Onions
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| Found by: | T Family |
| Last found: | May 28, 2007 |
| Status: | FFFFaa |
| Last edited: | Aug 29, 2004 |
OAK of 1812
Lake Ontario played a significant role in the War of 1812. Many parks and monuments are in place to remind us of, or introduce us to, this part of history.
The Hamlin Parkway, also known as the Lake Ontario Parkway, travels from Rte 98 in the west to Lake Ave in Rochester. The Parkway is closed to commercial vehicles.
Traveling on the Parkway from either direction, exit at Hamlin Beach State Park. Follow the brown “1812” ship signs. The park has a $7 admission charge from 9:00 am or so until sometime after 5:00. We got there at 6:00 and were able to drive in, however we went for the sole purpose of planting an oak. There is a lot to do and see in Hamlin Park, so pack a picnic and bathing suit to spend the day or bring your gear and camp out.
Once safely through the park entrance, follow the park road to the right. It is all one way. Travel less than half a mile and find a sign “Car Top Boat Launching Only” and take that road (cautiously -- we weren't too sure we could drive on this road, but if you carefully watch out for picnickers you should be okay; if you're uncertain, park in the 1st lot and hike back).
Be alert for “Yanty Creek Environmental Center Nature Trail”.
Park legally, and follow the Yanty Creek Trail.
On the trail, bear right at the “Y”, keeping to the main trail.
Pass a bench on the left.
Pass “Another Hamlin Lions Project”, or climb it and enjoy the view.
Keep to the main (dirt) trail.
Over a wooden bridge.
Bear right at the “Y”, again keeping to the main trail.
Cross over a long, narrow bridge; then go right.
Jump over twin drainage pipes.
Further on, notice the backless bench. Stop and face it.
Behind the bench at 1:00 you’ll see the sad, upended roots of the Oak of 1812.
Proud, tall, and strong she grew, but the lake gales of 2 centuries have worn her out.
Tired, weary, she needs to rest.
Perhaps a seat under the bench??
Please re-hide her well, and bring along a pencil and stamp pad.
Thanks for looking for her!
Lake Ontario played a significant role in the War of 1812. Many parks and monuments are in place to remind us of, or introduce us to, this part of history.
The Hamlin Parkway, also known as the Lake Ontario Parkway, travels from Rte 98 in the west to Lake Ave in Rochester. The Parkway is closed to commercial vehicles.
Traveling on the Parkway from either direction, exit at Hamlin Beach State Park. Follow the brown “1812” ship signs. The park has a $7 admission charge from 9:00 am or so until sometime after 5:00. We got there at 6:00 and were able to drive in, however we went for the sole purpose of planting an oak. There is a lot to do and see in Hamlin Park, so pack a picnic and bathing suit to spend the day or bring your gear and camp out.
Once safely through the park entrance, follow the park road to the right. It is all one way. Travel less than half a mile and find a sign “Car Top Boat Launching Only” and take that road (cautiously -- we weren't too sure we could drive on this road, but if you carefully watch out for picnickers you should be okay; if you're uncertain, park in the 1st lot and hike back).
Be alert for “Yanty Creek Environmental Center Nature Trail”.
Park legally, and follow the Yanty Creek Trail.
On the trail, bear right at the “Y”, keeping to the main trail.
Pass a bench on the left.
Pass “Another Hamlin Lions Project”, or climb it and enjoy the view.
Keep to the main (dirt) trail.
Over a wooden bridge.
Bear right at the “Y”, again keeping to the main trail.
Cross over a long, narrow bridge; then go right.
Jump over twin drainage pipes.
Further on, notice the backless bench. Stop and face it.
Behind the bench at 1:00 you’ll see the sad, upended roots of the Oak of 1812.
Proud, tall, and strong she grew, but the lake gales of 2 centuries have worn her out.
Tired, weary, she needs to rest.
Perhaps a seat under the bench??
Please re-hide her well, and bring along a pencil and stamp pad.
Thanks for looking for her!