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Aug 06 2023
From Adirondacks to Catskills: The Charm of Upstate New York’s Mountain Destinations
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Upstate New York’s mountain destinations. From the breathtaking peaks of the Adirondacks to the enchanting valleys of the Catskills, these captivating landscapes offer a perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Discover the charm of untouched wilderness, …
Aug 05 2023
Discover the Charm of Beech Mountain: Your Guide to North Carolina’s Alpine Paradise
Welcome to the breathtaking world of Beech Mountain, North Carolina’s hidden gem nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Imagine a place where time seems to stand still, and nature unfolds its splendor in every direction. Beech Mountain offers an alpine paradise like no other, where adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty converge. From its stunning …
Jul 30 2023
Fiescher Gabelhorn
Fiescher Gabelhorn The Fiescher Gabelhorn, also known as Fiescher Forkhorn, is a remarkable pinnacle nestled in the heart of Switzerland’s majestic Bernese Alps. Standing proudly at an elevation of 3,876 meters above sea level, this peak is a part of the Fiescherhörner group. Its imposing stature and breathtaking beauty make it an intriguing point of …
Apr 02 2023
Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa As one of the earth’s most active volcanoes and the largest active volcano in the world, Mauna Loa is a formidable mountain. In addition, it is also very large, rising to 13,679 feet above sea level and spreading over half of the island if Hawaii! Its name translates to “Long Mountain,” named for …
Mar 26 2023
Kawaikini
Kawaikini Standing as Kauai’s highest mountain, Mount Kawaikini is the summit of Mount Waialeale, Kauai’s inactive central shield volcano. Other peaks on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai include Waialeale to the north and Namolokama Mountain further north, Nounou to the east, Haupu to the southeast, and Keanapuka Mountain to the northwest. Visitors can also enjoy Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) …
Mar 19 2023
Amne Machin
Amne Machin | Amnye Maqen | Anyi Machen | Anyê Maqên | Dradullungshog Amne Machin, or “Grandfather Pomra,” is a holy Tibetan mountain and mountain range located in Amdo in Eastern Tibet, in the Xueshan Township of Maqên County in the Golog Prefecture and Qinghai Province of China. It is a Tibetan god mountain, and many visitors bring …
Mar 18 2023
Mount Logan
Mount Logan Mt. Logan stands as Canada’s tallest peak in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the St. Elias Mountains in the Yukon territory. The mountain was named for geologist and founder of the Geological Survey of Canada, Sir William Edmond Logan. The closest peaks to Logan are Stuart Peak to the northeast, Teddy Peak …
Mar 17 2023
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain stretches across North Carolina’s Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga counties in Grandfather Mountain State Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Appalachians. Calloway Peak (5,964 ft.) is the highest of the mountain’s four peaks, with the others being Attic Window Peak (5,949 ft.), MacRae Peak (5,844 ft.), and Linville Peak (5,295 ft.). Visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic …
Mar 12 2023
Chimborazo
Chimborazo Chimborazo is an inactive glacier-capped stratovolcano that last erupted around 550 A.D. It sits in Ecuador’s Cordillera Occidental Mountain Range of the Andes, southwest of the capital, Quito. Visitors can enjoy nearby rest stops and photo spots; lodging at Comunidad La Moya, Hostería La Andaluza, and Laguna Las Cochas; and grocery shopping. The Bosque Potrerillo …
Mar 05 2023
Mount Elbert
Mount Elbert Mount Elbert is considered the “Gentle Giant” of U.S. mountain climbing because most routes on the ascent are hiking trails that are ranked lower on the scale of difficulty compared to other mountains. Reveille Peak and Aggie Lake are located directly east of the mountain, with Bull Hill peak to the southwest, and …
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