May 14, 2025
Located close to a metropolitan area holding more than 37 million people, Mount Fuji is considered the world’s most-climbed mountain. Mount Fuji is climbed by an estimated 300,000 people each year. New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock, located a few hours drive from Boston and New York City, is number two with an estimated 125,000 climbers per year.
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Exploring 7 of Earth’s Great Mountain Ranges
Like hiking? Then come and explore the plants and animals of seven of the world’s major mountain ranges! From the towering Himalayas to the austere Atlas Mountains, mountain ecosystems are chock full of interesting organisms. Often considered biological hotspots, many of these regions feature life
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