Appalachian Mountains, North American highland system that extends for almost 2,000 miles from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to central Alabama in the United States, forming a natural barrier between the eastern Coastal Plain and the vast Interior Lowlands of North America.

The Appalachian Mountains, stretching over 2,050 miles or 3,300 Km from Canada to Alabama, are among the world's oldest mountain ranges. With elevation reaching 6,684 ft (2,037 m) mountains are known for their rolling peaks, dense forests, and rich biodiversity. in 2026, the Appalachians symbolize resilience, balancing progress and tradition. Facing climate change and economic shifts, the ...

Discover who the Appalachian people are, their history, culture, and daily life in rural communities, and how AHA supports families in the Appalachian region.

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.

Appalachia, the socio-economic region that runs through the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States, has both a distinctive culture and history.