The Rainbow Mountains of China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park are a geological wonder of the world. These famous Chinese mountains are known for their otherworldly colors that ...

Korrin Bishop is an outdoor travel expert who once lived near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She spent considerable time exploring the park and its many offerings. She offers tips for learning ...

Mountains stand apart, literally – they’re islands rising high in a sea of lowlands. For many, they’re the place to reconnect to nature, to relax and to enjoy a clean environment and fresh air. The ...

Hundreds of mountains have yet to be explored, finds Rachel Nuwer. Why are these peaks so difficult to scale? Since mountaineering became a popular sport in the 1850s, members of its community have ...

An understanding of how tectonic, erosional and climatic forces interact to shape mountains permits clearer insights into Earth's history Mountains have evoked awe and inspired artists and adventurers ...

Acacia Gabriel covers responsible ecotourism, cultural experiences, and the intersection of outdoor adventure and luxury. After solo traveling through 35+ countries on five different continents, she ...

If you’re planning a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), park officials have a stark warning for those hoping to explore America’s most popular park. In an April 2 press release, the ...

Asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, George Mallory famously responded "because it´s there." But there was also a more practical reason - "for the stone from the top for geologists." This ...

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, there’s good news and there’s bad news. First, the good news. The 4,871-acre park, 75 miles west of Fort Worth in Strawn ...

The mountains—one of the contexts that almost every architect would like to build in at least once. And yet even though it's an attractive setting, the associated challenges, including, but not ...

It's time to spot some mountains on the moon. When you look at the moon through binoculars or a small telescope, the first thing you notice is that the lunar surface is divided into two distinct forms ...