A painting by Tony Newlin of a mountain with its reflection showing clearly in the calm lake at its base.

Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.

This article highlights the infestation of mountain pine beetles in Yellowstone White Bark Pine Forests. Find out the cause and effect of such an outbreak and explore supporting resources.

In the Andes Mountains lies the focus of the research presented in this exhibit, Machu Picchu, thought to be a retreat for ancient rulers of the Inca.

Play a great interactive game where you become a fire manager and learn to deal with fire safety. Also, explore the lesson plans for presentation and the classroom.

In this lesson, students will compare and contrast how the Prehistoric Americans lived off the land at Russell Cave and how Sam Gribley from "My Side of the Mountain" lived off the land. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX...

An image of "Mountainous Landscape with a Castle", created by Roelandt Savery in 1609 (Oil on panel, 46 x 63 cm).

An image of "Mountain Scene", created by Joseph Anton Koch in 1796 (Oil on canvas, 110 x 161 cm).

This resource discusses some history of rock climbing but primarily focuses on the basic fundamentals of safe climbing. The information provided is somewhat brief, but links are provided to additional information along with some pictures.

An image of "Mountain Torrent", created by Jacob Isaackszon Van Ruisdael during the 1670's (Oil on canvas, 54 x 42 cm).

An image of "Morning in the Mountains", created by Caspar David Friedrich from 1822-23 (Oil on canvas, 135 x 170 cm).

This web page is part of a larger National Library of Canada online exhibit about the Canadian West. Here is a reprint from a 1801 report from explorer and fur trader David Thompson on his successful route through the Rocky Mountains.

Wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres across seven states in the southern Appalachian Mountains since late October. Will they end for good or is this a sign of what is to come?

Description of the rendevous or appointed places for fur hunters (Indian and white) to meet and trade before the establishment of trading posts.

Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...

Concise synopsis of India, covering history, climate, population, key facts, and geography. Includes links to other books on India and India sites.

Detailed information on a variety of big game that are hunted in Arizona. Includes each animal's life history, their hunt history, behavior, and a chart listing facts, e.g., habitat, predators, etc., as well as a narrated video of them...

Teach the basics of classical music to your students with this collection of lesson plans. Study a classical music composer and a selected piece of music with these lesson plans that are based on national and state standards.

Describes the California Gold Rush and the impact it had on immigration to the United States and to the future demographics of California. Includes a high-resolution map of the gold region of California in 1851.

Students read about how glaciers created land forms such as mountains and lakes during and after the Ice Age. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...

A brief look at the life of American explorer, Meriwether Lewis. Provides a historical map of the Oregon Territory, a portrait of Lewis, and a photograph from Little Belt Mountain.

This activity places the control of the environment under the student's control. A field starts off with a uniform light level, and thus capable of growing plants with medium-sized leaves. Students can alter the environment by growing a...

A look at the geography of Montenegro from the Montenegrin Association of America. Includes a topographical map and pictures of the areas covered.