APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS

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BASIC FACTS

• Main mountain range that runs north and south through the eastern part of America
• Oldest mountain chain in North America
• Has many gradual slopes and rolling hills
• Is made up of mountains, ridges, and valleys
• Most mountains are below the timber line

INTERESTING FACTS

• Mountain range was named after Apalachee Native Americans
• Highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains is Mount Mitchell in North Carolina
• First pioneers were mainly woodsmen
• Mountains are not very steep or ridged mainly because of water and ice.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL

• The trail crosses fourteen states
• Highest elevation on the trail is 6,643 feet above sea level
• Lowest elevation on the trail is 124 feet above sea level
• Over 241,936 volunteer hours are put into maintaining the trail
• Approximate length of trail is 2,200 miles

SETTLING
The mountainous terrain in the Appalachians, made it tough to settle. However, the base of the mountain range served as great farmland with rich soil. Because of this, today there are many farms and orchards. There are also many coal mines, lumberyards, paper plants, and rayon plants. Plus, there are many small businesses everywhere along and in the Appalachians.

RECREATION
There are many recreational activities in the Appalachians. Some of the main attractions are skiing, hiking, rafting, and hot air ballooning. All of these activities are easily accessible because there are mountains, rivers, lakes, and trails virtually everywhere throughout the Appalachians.

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