Here in America, we pride ourselves on the majestic mountains that tower over our landscape. These mountains provide a sense of presence while also acting as a geological marvel, having stood for millions of years. In fact, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world can be found right here in America. Though relatively modest in height compared to other ranges, the Appalachian Mountain Range is impressive for its age. Naturalists believe the mountains formed over 480 million years ago and once reached heights comparable to the Alps or the Rockies. Take a look at the following photographs of the Appalachian Mountains, which extend from central Alabama all the way to Newfoundland, and see if you aren’t mesmerized:
- The summit of Blood Mountain in Georgia
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- Brasstown Bald in Georgia
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- North Carolina’s Mount Mitchell, standing at 6,684 feet, is the tallest Appalachian Mountain and the highest point east of the Mississippi
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- The Green Mountains of Vermont covered in snow
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- A scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
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- A lovely panorama of the Catskills in New York
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- Mount Katahdin in Maine, which marks the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail
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- The Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina
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- Roan Mountain, situated along the North Carolina and Tennessee state line
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- A scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevier, Tennessee
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- The Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
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- A breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain sunset in Virginia
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- The White Mountains of New Hampshire dressed in gorgeous fall foliage
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- The scenic Lake Jocassee in South Carolina
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- Pine Creek in Pennsylvania as it winds through the mountains
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- West Virginia’s iconic mountainous landscape
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- Jenny Jump Mountain in New Jersey
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Eden, Janine and Jim/flickr
Jeffrey Stylos/flickr
Martin LaBar/flickr
Ken Lane/flickr
Valerie/flickr
Alistair Nicol/flickr
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