America is home to breathtakingly diverse landscapes, from rolling plains to towering snow-capped peaks. Across much of the country, majestic mountains rise high above the grasslands and forests, shaping both the land and the culture around them. While nearly every region has its own impressive ranges, the tallest summits are found in Alaska, where colossal peaks pierce the clouds and dominate the horizon.
Join us as we journey to the very top of the nation, exploring the seven tallest mountains in the United States—natural giants that stand as some of the most awe-inspiring landmarks on Earth.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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