Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it’s nearly 5,000 years old.

The Lucayan estates, an area in the middle of the island where there are the most remaining pine trees, proved to be the best place for both birds. They recorded 233 warblers there and 94 further ...

Some people with sensitive skin may also develop itchy spots from the pine needles poking their skin, Wada said. Why your fake Christmas tree may irritate you. Fake Christmas trees are more likely ...

The whitebark pine is a hardy tree that grows in an area stretching from British Columbia, Canada south to parts of California and east to Montana. It's a keystone species in its subalpine and ...

In California, Where Trees Are King, One Hardy Pine Has Survived for 4,800 Years. In a harsh alpine desert, the Great Basin bristlecone pines abide amid climate change.

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.