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Title: Join us in the Appalachians


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Join us in the Appalachians!
  • Presented to you by Mrs. Ficklin

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The Appalachians offer fun, adventure, and
learning!
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Appalachian Mountain Range
  • Located in eastern United States
  • Highest peak 6,684 feet
  • Includes mountain ranges including the Blue
    Ridge, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the
    Catskill Plateau

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Discover the Geology of the Appalachians
  • Oldest mountains in North America
  • Created by a folding in the Earths crust
  • Ancient eroded rocks and rounded peaks
  • Coal and other mineral deposits

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Discover the History of the Appalachians
  • Pioneers had to cross the Appalachians
  • Became a homeland to Scottish and Irish farmers
  • Cumberland Road first road over the mountains
  • Take a guided historical hike with the
    Appalachian Trail Club

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Have Fun Exploring!
  • On foot the longest footpath in the United
    States
  • On snowboard the White Mountains ski resort
  • On cross country skis join a guided tour with
    the Appalachian Mountain Club
  • On snowshoes explore the trails in wintertime
  • In a kayak whitewater rafting or smooth water
    floating

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The Appalachians are your year-round mountains!
The lower elevation means you can explore them 12
months of the year!
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Resources
  • World Book Encyclopedia keyword Appalachian
    Mountains
  • Classroom Atlas, Rand McNally
  • The Hutchinson Encyclopedia 2000 Appalachian
    Mountains
  • Appalachian Mountain Club www.outdoors.org
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