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Stop at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center for exhibits about the bristlecone pines, then take the 1 mile Discovery Trail loop. For a longer hike, the Methuselah Trail is a 4 ½ mile loop. |
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To see the world’s largest bristlecone pine, the Patriarch Tree, it’s a 12 mile drive further to the Patriarch Grove. This tree, standing out on a lonely windswept mountainside, has a magical quality, as if an ancient wizard might live in the heart of the tree. It’s well worth the longish drive to see the Patriarch Grove, but it’s along a dirt road (not recommended in a rental car). |
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The road to the ancient bristlecone pine forest is open mid May to end of October (depending on weather). |
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Owens Valley Radio Observatory – Budding astronomers will want to visit this radio observatory, telescopes that collect radio waves and turn them into images of the far away galaxies. The big dishes look very science-fiction, sitting out on the mountain side. Public tours are on the first Monday of the month (tour lasts about 1 hour). Click here for the details. |
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In the Bristlecone Pine Forest, meet Methuselah, one of the oldest known living trees on earth (even older trees live here too). Discover how bristlecone pines grow from seeds, live for centuries in such a harsh climate, and how trees are dated and protected. Good for older kids, beautifully illustrated. (Picture book)
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