The tallest mountains in the world are traditionally measured from sea level, with most of them found in Asia. However, there are other ways to measure mountains, such as from the center of the planet. The ten highest peaks in the world, measured from sea level, are mostly in Nepal. Mount Everest is the tallest […]
The Appalachian Mountains span from Alabama to Newfoundland, measuring 100-300 miles in width and 1,500 miles from north to south. They were named after an Apalachen Native American village and officially dubbed in the late 1800s. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses 2,178 miles across 14 US states. The region has a history of poverty, […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a preserved area in Tennessee and North Carolina, with 10,000 species of plants and animals. It is the most visited national park in the US, with tourist attractions including two visitor centers and historic log cabins. However, it is also the most polluted national park due to nearby […]
