The New York Times has a story about an ancient giant sequoia tree that fell in a heavy storm on Sunday.  The tree, estimated to be more than 1,000 years old, was referred to as the “Pioneer Cabin Tree”.  The base of the tree was carved out in the 1880s, which led to it becoming a local tourist attraction.  At one time, cars were allowed to drive through the tunnel, but in recent years it was only accessible as part of a 1.5 mile hiking trail.  A corresponding NPR story is here.