Can you believe I found Methuselah!? Out in California’s White Mountains, hidden high above 10,000 ft, lives a tree so old it makes the Pyramids look new. The Methuselah bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) was once believed to be the oldest living tree on Earth, clocking in at nearly 4,850 years old. That means it sprouted long before the Roman Empire, the Great Wall of China, or written language in most parts of the world. The funny part? You can hike right past it and never know. The Ancient Bri

Methuselah Tree, The World's Oldest Tree, Is 4,855 Years Old — And Still Alive in The White Mountains of California