The Ozarks (also referred to as Ozarks Mountain Country, the Ozark Mountains, and the Ozark Plateau) are a physiographic and geologic highland region of the central United States. It covers much of the southern half of Missouri and an extensive portion of northwestern and north central Arkansas. The region also extends westward into northeastern Oklahoma and extreme southeastern Kansas. The Shawnee Hills of southwest Illinois, which lie near the eastern edge of this region, are commonly called the "Illin..
All signs point to these states, especially Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico, being crucial in the 2012 election. Unfortunately, the rise of this region has been underreported in the media, and many political observers have only the most superficial underst..
The Mountain Regions takes travelers across the various climates to explore the history, indigenous peoples, animals and habitats. Mountains span from Canada to Mexico and includes volcanoes, deserts, and glaciers! From Yellowstone National Park to Mount S..
Hike the Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mountains, or Blue Ridge Mountains. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,168 mile footpath traveled by millions each year. The culture is mixed with Native American beliefs and the values of early settlers. M..
Thin Air 2 Reprint Binding: Paperback Publisher: Mountaineers Books Publish Date: 1998/09/01 Synopsis: Recounts the author's first three Himalayan climbs and describes the disorientation and fatigue each climber must overcome to reach the summit Language: ..