as is the case with the Methuselah Tree, a bristlecone pine more than 46 centuries old. But it's truly baffling to learn under what conditions it has accomplished this extraordinary feat.

There are trees of all ages, and ripe pine cones litter the ground (even Methuselah still produces cones). As one walks the rocky trail, one encounters bushy youngsters only knee high, vigorous ...

Few know where the oldest tree in the world is – the Forest Service doesn't reveal the exact location to protect it. Here's ...

The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine is another ancient tree, estimated to be 5,071 years old, and has defied odds to remain alive. The Methuselah tree, at least 5,000 years old, has adapted to harsh ...

Firefighters said they stopped the wildfire's forward spread, but there was still the threat of flareups on Tuesday.

The Patriarch Tree is the world's largest bristlecone pine tree. The oldest tree in the world: Meet 'Methuselah,' a literal hidden gem. "The concern comes from the weather. The increased winds ...

The Patriarch Tree is the world's largest bristlecone pine tree. The oldest tree in the world: Meet 'Methuselah,' a literal hidden gem. "The concern comes from the weather. The increased winds ...

The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's oldest trees, is threatened by the blaze, authorities say.