Inyo National Forest in California State

Inyo National Forest

The Inyo National Forest should be a place of pilgrimage for any outdoor enthusiast.

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Inyo National Forest Details

The Inyo National Forest should be a place of pilgrimage for any outdoor enthusiast. The forest gives visitors access to Mount Whitney, which is the highest point in the United States, and the forest is home to the oldest trees in the world. A tree named Methuselah lives here, and is nearly 5,000 years old! The landscape is breathtaking, especially in the higher elevations. The landscape is rugged, and filled with an abundance of wildlife.

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National Forests

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