What’s so great about the mountain in Alaska ?

If you are fortunate, like myself, who lives in Virginia, to live in a state with mountain views, then you most certainly know the answer to this question !

 

Here is a US map, of states, who are fortunate to have mountains in their area.

http://www.mapsofworld.com/usa/usa-maps/united-states-mountain-ranges-maps.html

 

Mountains are beautiful !  They give a sense of peace.  For the most part, and for most, they just sit there and basically do not cause any type of action or movement … peaceful !

Then you have those snow capped mountains, like in Alaska !  Or when it snows in your area or in your mountains.  Again, peaceful to view !

 

What are the economic value of mountains?  Answers.com

• It's land, therefore this land can be utilized for purposes such as building, farming...
• It's biodiversity can provide beneficial law materials (trees)
• There may be mines and ores in the mountain
• Tourism.
• Energy station. (especially wind energy)

 

Mountains: globally important ecosystems.  See Martin F. Price report.  He leads the Mountain Regions Programme at the Environmental Change Unit, University of Oxford, UK.

http://www.fao.org/docrep/w9300e/w9300e03.htm

 

Do We Need Mountains?  Articlebase.com

“Source of Water: Do you know that the mountains are major sources of water to all living things on Earth? If you don't, know it today. The mountain is the source of the major rivers we have on Earth today. Since water is life, mountain is very important for the existence of life on Earth today.

A Habitat for Wild Life: The Mountains have very nice vegetation that supports wildlife. Wild animals like lions, tiger, snake, etc live in the mountain.

Aesthetic Beauty: The appearance of mountains around our environment makes it naturally beauty. We can always find entertaining waterfalls, caves and ornamental plants in mountainous environment.

Recreation and relaxation: After the hustle and bustle of the day, some of the mountains within our reach can serve as center for recreation and relaxation. Recreational activities like mountains climbing and walking are very interesting and entertaining.”

 

Like this article says, “We can't really live without mountains.”

 

Alaska … Isn’t it time you visit Alaska and see what you’ve been missing !