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