12) The Great Plains and Prairies

While not all of the Great Plains and Prairies are completely flat, the majority of it is.  This is not to say that all of the plains lay in low elevations.  The eastern end of the plains are about 1500 feet above sea level and slowly merge into the western end that lays about 6000 feet above sea level.  The change in elevation between eastern and western ends happens very gradually.

The flatness of the Great Plains are in stark contrast to the dramatic mountains located in Malibu.  The Santa Monica Mountain Range that runs through Malibu (along with many other coastal cities) allow for elevations ranging from 0 feet above sea level at the beach to about 2000 feet above sea level at the highest points in Malibu.  While more mountains aren't necessarily better, it sure does allow for more (and different) photo opportunities.