Carol DM
I always enjoy learning about mountains to visit. Many are here in the United States. While researching I learned about Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. I have never heard of these mountains before.
The Appalachian Mountains might not be the largest in the United States, but they are the oldest and have much historical significance.
The highest peak in this long chain would be Mount Mitchell, part of the Black Mountain Range in North Carolina.
Unlike all the other mountains on this list, Mount Mitchell is named after Elijah Mitchell, a science professor from the University of North Carolina who fell to his death from the slopes in 1857.
Very sad story. A great way to honor the man who lost his life.
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Interesting how these mountains got their name, did you know?
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I always feel great here every day because I learn new things.
I do as well, research is fun.
i learned something new – thanks for that Carol!!!
Stepping outside the box a bit, a lot to learn.
that is a good thing – keeps the site fresh!
I am trying to do my part.
you are, and I have noticed! happy thoughts –
Interesting and sad too. Beautiful Photograph.
I agree and would love to be in the photo.
Very interesting. It is a good way to honour him.
Yes I agree with you indeed.
Very interesting story about mountains …. I love mountains because I live under mountains
I prefer mountain living as well. I am a few hundred miles away though.
I’m only about 5 km away and I’m in the mountains
Sad, I heard of someone falling to their death in a rescue team while trying to help some careless people in the Southern alps.
The airforce rescue people flew to get these people in a friendship aircraft.
The careless people had been warned about their clothing being inappropriate and going in less than good weather.
The people were not even thankful for this team who risked their lives to save theirs. One of these brave people died falling off a 1,000 foot cliff.
I guess human nature is not great.
Wow that is a very sad story. We have many heroes who have risked it all.
I think the people rescued were ungrateful people. I know someone who was a lifeguard and have often found abusive people they rescued.
I have heard stories of policeman trying to rescue others, they die and the person doing the crazy stuff lives.
No surprises there sad but true.
Good to know something new..thanks
You are very welcome.
That is very interesting and sad about the man who fell
Yes and from what I read below from Suny, often the mountains are named after the person who discovered the mountain.
Thank you for sharing the history with us!
Thanks for stopping to read Michelle.
Interesting story. We discover a lot of interesting things when exploring.
Yes, there is always something to learn.
Interesting and similar! We have almost all the mounts named after their discoverer. There is always a story about how a mountain was named. I can quot Mount Everest, Karakoram (K2) and Hidu Kush as some of them in our area.
Amazing to read about stories like this.
Interesting and sad story indeed.
I thought so as well and a beautiful place to visit.