I am saddened upon my last visit to the Redstone Pines, since I’ve become so familiar with the area, leaving it is almost like leaving a favorite vacation spot behind. For the past few months Redstone has provided me with insight, peaceful moments, good hammock spots, and an overall beautiful area to watch the world go by.
Although not much has changed at a glance, a closer look reveals minor yet impactful changes in the area. For one, the red oak has shed the last of its leaves, leaving a kind of sad skeleton to mark the coming of winter. In addition, the few squirrels in the area seem to have cleared out, with no sign of a nest.
In terms of human history for Redstone there isn’t much. It is unclear whether or not it is owned by the City of Burlington or by UVM, and when exactly it was planted or established is unclear, however it is marked within the Redstone Historical Site.