REACHING FOR THE STARS: MAUNA KEA, EARTH'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN

Perched high atop the island of Hawaii rests a colossal mountain known as Mauna Kea. Rising above the clouds at an astounding magnitude, it reaches towards the heavens, becoming Earth's tallest peak when measured from its base on the read more ocean floor. Its rocky slopes are home to a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from lush desert forests