Alleghenies

: The region's rich deposits of bituminous coal, timber, and iron fueled the Industrial Revolution, though this legacy includes significant environmental impacts from practices like mountaintop removal.

: A massive protected area in Pennsylvania offering thousands of miles for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching . Historical and Industrial Legacy

The mountains have shaped American industry and transportation: alleghenies

: Areas like Dolly Sods Wilderness feature high-altitude-esque plateaus with stunted trees, heath, and sphagnum bogs typically found in much more northerly latitudes.

: The range has been home to humans for thousands of years, from the indigenous Monongahela and Shawnee to the Scotch-Irish and German immigrants who braved the "western waters" in the 1700s. Expand map Industrial History Scenic Peaks & Wilds Rivers & Trails Pennsylvania Turnpike Abandoned Tunnels : The region's rich deposits of bituminous coal,

The range is defined by its dramatic topography and unique ecosystems:

: A flat, well-maintained trail between Ohiopyle and Confluence that follows beautiful rapids and connects to the broader Allegheny Highlands Trail . : The range has been home to humans

: A sharp, massive escarpment that serves as the Eastern Continental Divide , separating the Mississippi River and Chesapeake Bay watersheds.