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

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India’s Supreme Court’s redefinition of the Aravalli hills has triggered nationwide protests, with environmentalists warning ...

Rescued hikers allegedly stiffed a hotel after a Scafell Pike rescue operation in England's Lake District, leaving volunteers to pay the $178 bill.

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

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

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

The “Roof of Africa” is the continent’s most climbed peak—which often means trekking in the company of crowds. These five climbs offer under-the-radar alternatives with challenging trails and wild ...

Construction on what will be the world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC ...

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

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.