What is Tall Trees Based On?
Tall Trees is inspired by the Sierra Nevada mountains, specifically the Giant Sequoia Trees (also called Sierra Redwoods) found on the western slopes of the mountains in California. The trees in this region are some of the tallest and oldest in the world, with many of them standing for over a thousand years, making them a unique and fascinating basis for the Tall Trees area.
Introduction to Tall Trees
The Tall Trees area is a fictional region in the Red Dead Redemption series, but it is heavily based on real-life locations and landmarks. The Giant Sequoia Trees that inspire Tall Trees are found in the Sierra Nevada mountains, specifically in California. These trees are known for their exceptional height and long lifespan, with some of them estimated to be over 3,000 years old.
Location of Tall Trees
The location of Tall Trees is based on several real-life locations, including Big Trees State Park in California and the Redwood National Park in California. The area is also inspired by the Yosemite Valley in California and parts of Colorado. The unique landscape and features of these locations have been incorporated into the Tall Trees area, making it a unique and immersive environment.
FAQs
The following FAQs provide additional information about Tall Trees and its basis in real-life locations and landmarks.
- Q: Where is Tall Trees located in real life? A: Tall Trees is located in the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, specifically in the Redwood National Park and Big Trees State Park.
- Q: What is West Elizabeth based on? A: West Elizabeth is based on California and Colorado, with Big Valley being reminiscent of Yosemite Valley in California and parts of Colorado.
- Q: Can you visit West Elizabeth as Arthur? A: Yes, in Red Dead Redemption 2, Arthur Morgan and the rest of Dutch’s gang are allowed to roam West Elizabeth, but they can’t enter Blackwater under any circumstances.
- Q: How have the trees been personified in the poem Tall Trees? A: The poet has personified tall trees as tall human beings, with their heads seeming to be close to the clouds but their feet (roots) being firm and steady in the earth.
- Q: Why is the world’s tallest tree kept hidden? A: The world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, is kept hidden to protect it from damage and over-tourism, which could harm the tree and its environment.
- Q: What is the central idea of the trees? A: The central idea of the poem ‘The Trees’ is about the coming out of women from the safe space of their home, the nervousness, the excitement to explore, and the longing to discover what is out there.
- Q: What does the tree symbolize in this poem? A: The poet uses trees as a metaphor for human beings, symbolizing the feeling of suffocation and sadness under oppression and dependence, and the yearning for freedom and independence.
- Q: Can you visit Arthur’s body in RDR2? A: Yes, Arthur’s grave can be visited as John Marston after Arthur Morgan’s death, located on top of the mountain to the northeast of Bacchus Bridge.
- Q: What happens if you try to go to New Austin as Arthur? A: The sniper will relentlessly hound Arthur if he dares to step foot in New Austin, which only becomes explorable in the game’s epilogue, once players assume the role of John Marston.
- Q: Can you ever enter Blackwater as Arthur? A: Yes, but as soon as you step into New Austin, you will be shot at by the invisible sniper.
- Q: What is Rhodes based on in RDR2? A: Rhodes might take inspiration from the town of Dahlonega in Georgia, as well as other relatively small towns from Georgia and Alabama.
- Q: Where is Blackwater RDR2 in real life? A: Blackwater is based on the real-life historical city, Blackwater, located in Missouri.
- Q: What is the oldest tree on earth? A: The oldest tree on earth is a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) known as Methuselah, which is estimated to be around 4,853 years old.
- Q: What is the tallest tree that ever lived? A: The tallest tree that ever lived is Hyperion, a coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) located in Redwood National Park in California, which stands at an impressive 115.92 meters (380.3 feet) tall.
- Q: Can you avoid Arthur getting TB? A: No, after the heist, you are required to go to the Downes Ranch, and Arthur will contract tuberculosis, which will ultimately lead to his death.