Two lanes of westbound Interstate 80 were blocked after a tree fell onto the highway as strong winds and heavy rain moved into the area on Wednesday.

The wondrous tree came to be known as the world’s most isolated tree and was estimated to be around 300 years old. Originally, it belonged to an ancient grove that once existed in the region ...

Known simply as the Tree of Ténéré, this solitary sentinel was considered the most isolated tree on Earth, serving as a crucial waypoint for countless caravans crossing the harsh desert expanse.