"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there any better show in nature than the magnetic majesty of mountains? For almost every culture and ...

The train runs along the Ofoten Line, one of Norway’s northernmost railways. It was built in the late 1800s to transport iron ...

With its soaring mountains, rolling hills and jagged coastline, Wales is the perfect place for a getaway that gets your blood ...

The mountains come alive after early fall rains. Streams that were whispers in summer turn into roaring waterfalls, crashing over mossy rocks and golden leaves. The air smells crisp and clean, ...

A North Carolina state park boasts “dramatic mountain scenery” — and ranks among the nation’s best outdoor spaces. Chimney Rock State Park — a popular place for hiking, rock climbing and other ...

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine - Superlatives apply here. Most dramatic scenery. Highest point. First place to see the rising sun. Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the ...

The United States is home to some of the most awe-inspiring mountain towns in the world — places where jagged peaks meet charming downtowns, and nature walks right up to your doorstep. These mountain ...

Set between dramatic mountains and miles of coastline, this lesser-known region offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventure, food, wine, and history. At the hermitage of Santa Maria Infra Saxa, the ...

Experience a different side of Japan's great outdoors in Shikoku and Tohoku. Ehime, in the Shikoku region, exemplifies Japan’s close connection with nature. Here you’ll find the stunning Mount ...

It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when I think the climbing is over after arriving at Happy Valley, it only becomes increasingly steeper and imposing.