Before the World Wars, the Declaration of Independence, Columbus’ voyage to America, the Magna Carta and the First Crusade, there was Methuselah.

An old-growth redwood sprouting circa 217 A.D., Methuselah is a natural landmark that predates the split of Rome.

Named after the Biblical grandfather of Noah, who reportedly lived to be 969 years old and had the longest life ever, the tree has nearly doubled its namesake’s age at more than 1,800 years old.

To visit this ancient being, you’ll drive down a beautiful winding road by horse corrals and multimillion-dollar homes, with day trippers and joy-riding motorcyclists weaving by roadside hikers and cyclists. While it is hidden in the forested surroundings just off Skyline Boulevard, once you arrive, there is an undeniable presence to Methus

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