PiP The Old Apple Tree of Apple Tree Park
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Each autumn at harvest time, The Old Apple Tree Festival still draws crowds from near and far to share picnics, music, stories, friendships and apples. Today PiP’s young tree, the sapling scion, keeps growing taller and stronger to show us the legacy gift from PiP. Evey year, the sapling Scion gives juicy apples to remind us of PiP. Her courage in the wilderness to thrive. Her endurance to challenges and resilience to the changes she endured. But mainly the love community and strangers gave her. The Scion is proof that even when one story ends, another begins, full of hope, and wonders for everyone who visits Apple Tree Park.
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About the Book
For nearly 200 years, PiP grew from a seedling into a celebrated legend, her branches offering shade, sustenance, and a symbol of resilience for generations of families. Her saplings, contributed to the birth of Washington’s now-famous apple industry. The story highlights the community’s ongoing efforts to preserve PiP’s legacy—through festivals, educational programs, and the propagation of her cuttings—ensuring that her story continues to inspire. Today, PiP’s descendants still bear fruit, reminding visitors to Apple Tree Park that heritage and hope can flourish even when transplanted far from home. PiP’s tale stands as a testament to hope, endurance, and the lasting bonds between people and the natural world.
About the Author
He is a volunteer certified interpretive guide at Fort Vancouver National Historic Reserve who shares stories about the history, events, and peoples of the site. Look at things from different points of view and perspectives he visits the reserve on sunny days or in rain or snow.