Photo of an unusually lovely tree, near the bay in San Francisco, California

Weekly Gem # 20 In Recognition of Earth Day

Published 4/25/2015

Location: This 'hidden gem' is near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco (see Clue Me! beta map ). Like many 'gems,' this is something that will never be in a guide book, but is absolutely worth stopping for a moment to appreciate a marvel of nature.

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Here's the hidden gem entry from our Clue Me! map.

Clue

The Lorax speaks for me

Description

An unusually lovely tree

Why It's Interesting

There are lots and lots of trees, but this one is worth a second look, maybe even a third.

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