The Appalachians were formed over 470 million years ago making them the oldest mountain chain in the world. Before erosion the rose to heights that rivaled the Alpines. The range spans from Alabama, through the eastern United States to southeastern Canada.
Scenic Rt 100, Vermont
North Bend State Park, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
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