The southern portion of the Japanese Alps also stretches into Shizuoka prefecture. Today more than ten percent of the land in ...

These five states have the most mountain ranges in the United States, and the vast majority are found in the western portion of the country.

About 200 miles from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.

This less-visited Wyoming wilderness area, known as 'The other volcanic range' in Yellowstone, is known for stunning mountain ...

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies in south-central Europe. This mountain range stretches approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometres). It was formed millions of ...

Out west, the Rocky Mountains play a major role in winter weather across North America. But do the Smokies do the same for ...

Colorado might be home to some of the most iconic mountain ranges in the U.S., but ignore the Cowboy State at your peril.

Climbing Mount Vinson in Antarctica, part of the world's Seven Summits, is a goal for the most intrepid adventurer.

Ruby Peak, 9,391 feet, is in southwest Montana’s Ruby Range east of Dillon. The closest towns with services are Alder, Laurin and Sheridan. Most of the land is managed by the Bureau of Land Management ...

North America performed particularly well, with the United States accounting for nearly half of the top mountain ranges.

Mountains pose humanity's greatest physical challenges on Earth. Mount Everest in the Himalayas stands at 8,848 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. Climbing it requires weeks of getting used to the ...