In the United States, it seems that the Rockies ... and beauty comes at the expense of some forgotten, lesser-known mountain ranges, like the Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina.

Luckily, America has its fair share of striking peaks and rugged mountain ranges to choose from, as well as plenty of charming alpine towns that go along with them. To help you choose your ideal ...

The tiny Juan de Fuca plate is largely responsible for the volcanoes that dot the Pacific Northwest of the United States ... crust crumples and buckles into mountain ranges.

the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain range. The storybook setting of Blowing Rock has several quaint B&Bs and inns, including Boxwood Lodge on Main Street. And for a larger hotel option ...

John Muir’s fabled Range of Light appears seemingly out of nowhere when a storm rolls across the central San Joaquin Valley, ...