Hiking Among Ancient 5000-Year-Old Trees in Great Basin National Park
At nearly five millennia old, the bristlecone pines inNevada’sGreat Basin National Parkare among the oldest living organisms on the planet. While they may not reach the heights of record-setting redwoods and sequoias in nearbyCalifornia, ancient bristlecones have the remarkable ability to live over a thousand years longer. Consequently, hiking among them is a surreal and awe-inspiring experience.