Have you ever sniffed a tree?

From Yosemite National Park:

Have you ever sniffed a tree? 

It sounds like a weird question to ask, but if you've never done it you are missing out on something pretty interesting. Both the ponderosa pine and its higher elevation cousin, the jeffrey pine, have a unique scent that is often described as butterscotch or vanilla. By sticking your nose close to their puzzle piece bark you can get a whiff of this scent yourself. Keep an eye out for a tree with thick red bark and needles 2-3 inches long, stick your nose close and give smelling trees a try. What nature smells do you associate with Yosemite? 

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