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Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the weathered grain of trees exposed to the harsh elements for centuries.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the typical light-colored highly alkaline and nutritionally deficient Dolomite soil that contributes to the trees very slow growth rate.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the typical light-colored highly alkaline and nutritionally deficient Dolomite soil that contributes to the trees very slow growth rate.
A fisherman heads to shore as the sun drops behind the mountain peaks in this autumn scene. This 180-acre lake's steel-blue frigid waters are home to brook, rainbow and golden trout. South Lake, Bishop Creek Canyon, Eastern Sierra, Inyo National Forest, California.
South Lake, Bishop Creek Canyon, Eastern Sierra, Inyo National Forest. This 180-acre lake's stunning setting at 9,770 feet offers magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada mountains' 13,000+ foot peaks. South Lake's steel-blue frigid waters are home to brook, rainbow and golden trout. Miles of hiking trails lead into this area's backcountry that is studded with many more lakes and awe-inspiring views.
South Lake, Bishop Creek Canyon, Eastern Sierra, Inyo National Forest. This 180-acre lake's stunning setting at 9,770 feet offers magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada mountains' 13,000+ foot peaks. South Lake's steel-blue frigid waters are home to brook, rainbow and golden trout. Miles of hiking trails lead into this area's backcountry that is studded with many more lakes and awe-inspiring views.
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) in early autumn against a granite canyon wall. South Fork Bishop Creek, Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, California.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the typical light-colored highly alkaline and nutritionally deficient Dolomite soil that, combined with an average annual rainfall of roughly twelve inches, contributes to the trees very slow growth rate.
Bristlecone pine tree cones in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows a variety of dark mature female cones with incurved prickles on the scales that give the tree its name.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the weathered grain of trees exposed to the harsh elements for centuries.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the weathered grain of trees exposed to the harsh elements for centuries.
Bristlecone Pines in the Schulman Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees (Pinus longaeva) are the oldest living things on Earth. Although native also to Nevada and Utah, the oldest specimens (over 4,700 years old) are found in Eastern California's White Mountains. This photo shows the weathered grain of trees exposed to the harsh elements for centuries.
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