Today, the Appalachian Mountains are one of the premier hiking destinations in the U.S. With incredible landscapes and dramatic peaks, it's easy to see why people love this scenic range. However, this ...

A road trip is one of the most immersive ways to experience places like the Dolomites, the Scottish Highlands, and Switzerland’s tiny villages.

Why it's incredible: The landscape looks crumpled and folded from above. Iran's folded rocks are rugged mountain ridges and valleys to the southwest of the Caspian Sea. They are an extension of the ...

So much so that we've called a bunch of other mountain ranges all over the world the Alps as well (Southern Alps, Oregon Alps, etc.). But just why are these mountains so important? And how did the ...

Ski resorts, cozy chalets, and all sorts of outdoor adventures await in these European mountain destinations. According to Cameron Temple, director of The Luxury Chalet Company, there’s one thing all ...

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