The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine, with many trees dating back around 4,000 years. The oldest tree is named Methuselah and it dates back nearly 5,000 years.

One bristlecone pine tree was found with 35-year-old pine needles that were still functional and photosynthesizing despite drought. Most pines can only do this for 2 to 3 years .

Extreme drought and bark beetles now threaten California's Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home to Methuselah, a 4,853-year-old bristlecone pine.

In 1964, a graduate student cut down a bristlecone pine in Nevada. The tree, now known as Prometheus, turned out to be nearly 5,000 years old. Rose Eveleth; Updated by Ellen Wexler.

Less than 15 miles from the fire, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest contains trees that are more than 4,000 years old.The Patriarch Tree is the world's largest bristlecone pine tree. The oldest ...

A new WorldAtlas ranking highlights eight overlooked Nevada towns praised for history, culture, and access to parks and off-the-beaten-path sites.

Ninety-five percent of Nevada’s residents live in Reno or Las Vegas; however, these cities occupy only two percent of the state. While most of the land is public, the state also has one of the ...

In a harsh alpine desert, the Great Basin bristlecone pines abide amid climate change. Among them is the oldest tree on Earth (if you can find it). WHY WE’RE HERE We’re exploring how America ...

The West's ancient and resilient bristlecone pines have appeared immune to bark beetle infestations devastating conifer forests. That changed when bristlecones began dying in Utah's Wah Wah Mountains.

Less than 15 miles from the fire, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest contains trees that are more than 4,000 years old.The Patriarch Tree is the world's largest bristlecone pine tree. The oldest ...