I went down the rabbit hole of old trees, which led me to these trees, to a 5,000 old Bristlecone that was accidentally cut down, and now your video. Very cool video, I need to go
@@CactusAtlas I live in SoCal, I definitely have to go, I used to head to the Redwoods way up north from me, but the bristlecones are a must see for me. I Gave you a sub . the name of the 5,000-year-old one was Prometheus. if you haven't read about it, check out how it all happened.
Thanks for the video. Love Bristlecone pine trees. They grow not only in California but in Nevada, and Utah. Visit the Great Basin National Park. Cedar Breaks National Monument. These trees like high elevations, Dolomite, limestone, soils that reflect heat away to conserve water. When the tree is having a difficult time, it dies back sections of the tree to survive. most pines grow in acidic soils while bristle pine likes basic soil. Joyce 😊
Funny you mention that! We actually went to Cedar Breaks and comment on the bristlecones. Great Basin we haven't managed to get to YET but it's certainly on the list! Thanks for watching. 😊👍
Right?! It's hard to imagine mummification and all the rest happening in Ancient Egypt while up on that hillside those same trees are just soaking up some sun rays getting ready to spend the next couple millennia doing the same thing. (We're also team Twisted Juniper too 😂)
Love this place, but like you, I don't love the elevation. We did the Methuselah Trail last year and the elevation didn't hit us too hard, but forgetting to put on sunscreen did!
I can totally relate. I try to be diligent with the sunscreen, but it’s also so easy to forget, especially when it’s nice and cool like it was atop those mountains that morning.
Those are the coolest gnarly looking trees. I imagine some filmmakers have used these trees for images for Halloween shows. You continue to find interesting places to take us. Thank you
I visited this area and walked the same Discovery Trail a few months ago. It was a highlight of our trip and the views were amazing. I love the shots of you walking the trail. It adds a nice perspective of your videos!
Great video! I will be there after Memorial Day weekend, will camp in Grandview campground (doing some Milky Way photography) thanks for the info on the Discovery Trail
Ooooh! That sounds like a terrific trip you have planned! Any chance to see the Milky Way and take some pictures sounds amazing. We took a stab at that ourselves once in Joshua Tree but really need to find time to give it another go and learn more. 👍
From wikipedia "4,600 years ago (2600 BC): Writing is developed in Sumer and Egypt, triggering the beginning of recorded history." Uhhhh there might be a tree thats literally older then history.
Very very interesting ancient forest. this is definitely in my bucket list.. Thank you
It's rather dumbfounding thinking about how old those trees are. Well worth visiting. 👍
I went down the rabbit hole of old trees, which led me to these trees, to a 5,000 old Bristlecone that was accidentally cut down, and now your video. Very cool video, I need to go
We need to explore more up there too. It's hard to fathom the age of those trees. 👍
@@CactusAtlas I live in SoCal, I definitely have to go, I used to head to the Redwoods way up north from me, but the bristlecones are a must see for me. I Gave you a sub . the name of the 5,000-year-old one was Prometheus. if you haven't read about it, check out how it all happened.
Will do and thanks so much! 😊
Thanks for the video. Love Bristlecone pine trees. They grow not only in California but in Nevada, and Utah. Visit the Great Basin National Park. Cedar Breaks National Monument. These trees like high elevations, Dolomite, limestone, soils that reflect heat away to conserve water. When the tree is having a difficult time, it dies back sections of the tree to survive. most pines grow in acidic soils while bristle pine likes basic soil. Joyce 😊
Funny you mention that! We actually went to Cedar Breaks and comment on the bristlecones. Great Basin we haven't managed to get to YET but it's certainly on the list! Thanks for watching. 😊👍
Just, just Speechless & in awe.
Thank you! So appreciated. 😊
Agreed, the trees remind me of the Evil Dead. Your new nickname is Ash!
Haha! It's actually been a long time since either one of us have seen that movie but I can envision it. 😄
This was an amazing video! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 😄
This is a very cool video. Love that old gnarled tree that you featured.
Really looks like it has stood the test of time, doesn't it? Never really seen anything like it! 😊
Thank you video hike
Our pleasure! 😊
Im a twisted juniper fan😂😂😂 these are also so pretty! Hard to believe how old they are?!? I love the baby! So cute!!
Right?! It's hard to imagine mummification and all the rest happening in Ancient Egypt while up on that hillside those same trees are just soaking up some sun rays getting ready to spend the next couple millennia doing the same thing.
(We're also team Twisted Juniper too 😂)
Love this place, but like you, I don't love the elevation. We did the Methuselah Trail last year and the elevation didn't hit us too hard, but forgetting to put on sunscreen did!
I can totally relate. I try to be diligent with the sunscreen, but it’s also so easy to forget, especially when it’s nice and cool like it was atop those mountains that morning.
Those are the coolest gnarly looking trees. I imagine some filmmakers have used these trees for images for Halloween shows.
You continue to find interesting places to take us. Thank you
Absolutely! Just the silhouette alone feels like some familiar spooky Halloween image. Happy to have you along anytime. Thanks for watching! 😄
Our ancient forests are so beautiful in the US. Some of my fav places. Nice video, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
Wow 🤩 the story’s these trees could tell 😎
I know, right? Pretty interesting when you think about it!
I visited this area and walked the same Discovery Trail a few months ago. It was a highlight of our trip and the views were amazing. I love the shots of you walking the trail. It adds a nice perspective of your videos!
Amazing views, right? Thanks so much for watching. 😄
Great video! I will be there after Memorial Day weekend, will camp in Grandview campground (doing some Milky Way photography) thanks for the info on the Discovery Trail
Ooooh! That sounds like a terrific trip you have planned! Any chance to see the Milky Way and take some pictures sounds amazing. We took a stab at that ourselves once in Joshua Tree but really need to find time to give it another go and learn more. 👍
Definitely older than the Pyramids! Great video btw!
Thank you so very much! 😄
@@CactusAtlasmy pleasure!
Yeah I’m sure that is US 395 and Lone Pine. 😎 You were probably able to see Mt. Whitney from there as well.
From wikipedia
"4,600 years ago (2600 BC): Writing is developed in Sumer and Egypt, triggering the beginning of recorded history."
Uhhhh there might be a tree thats literally older then history.
Yeah, it’s crazy to think about that. I can’t wait to go back some day and check out some of the other groves.
How did they survive from fire so long?
Not entirely sure. Sounds like ones that once were at lower elevations might not have but maybe the higher elevation helped to protect these.
like the elevation gasping. i felt the same way..
It can really affect a person, especially with asthma in addition.
🌲Hard to believe a tree can be so old it essentially outlasts the hill it's perched on. 🤔
Erosion can be a nasty thing. Too bad trees can't migrate with the soil. 😅