Mountains are among the most impressive natural features on Earth. They rise high above the surrounding land and are formed through geological processes such as tectonic plate movements and volcanic ...

Santa Barbara’s mountains are calling avid hikers to test their limits during the third annual 5-Peaks Challenge, sponsored by Santa Barbara County Trails Council. The 5-Peaks Challenge, which runs ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In just over a month, Spanish mountaineer Kilian Jornet climbed 72 summits over 14,000 feet in the contiguous U.S.

Kilian Jornet wanted to summit 72 of the tallest peaks in the contiguous United States. He gave himself a month to do it. By Scott Cacciola and K.K. Rebecca Lai Kilian Jornet was drenched and tired.

In Western North Carolina, the highest elevations are past peak, but as fall color moves down the slopes, mid-elevation areas are expected to be at their most vibrant. ASHEVILLE – As the highest ...

The Blue Ridge Mountains may be America's most extraordinary natural setting east of the Mississippi River. Stretching from Pennsylvania to Georgia — and hitting their peak (literally) in the timeless ...

ATLANTA — North Georgia's fall foliage season is becoming more pronounced this week, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission's latest report. Casey Tudor, Forester with the Georgia Forestry ...