When you think about the world’s highest mountains, Mount Everest probably comes to mind first. The planet’s roof is actually ...

This mountain may not be as high or as famous as Everest, but it's a riskier endeavor requiring a higher level of skill and fitness to successfully summit.

Discover why the Pamir Mountains are called the Roof of the World or Bam-i-Duniya, learn about their location, highest peaks, ...

How did Mount Everest come to be the world’s tallest mountain, towering more than 200 metres above the next two highest peaks? Geologists suggest the mountain owes part of its extra height to two ...

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the tallest mountain in the world. It reaches an elevation of 29,032 feet. The mountain itself is nestled between Nepal and Tibet, in an ...

Jeremy Powell of Boise takes a photo from the top of Thompson Peak. Powell hiked the highest peak in each of the mountain ranges and subranges in Idaho. (courtesy Jeremy Powell) When Jeremy Powell ...

The Kii Mountain Range is one of Asia's most underrated natural wonders – home to lush forests, magical rivers and Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall ...

At 6 million acres, Denali National Park and Preserve has options for every type of visitor. Whether you’re an avid backpacker looking to forge new trails or a relaxed traveler content to watch for ...

Pennsylvania may not be known for towering peaks, but several mountain ranges wind their way through the state.