Whether you're skiing, hiking or just traveling for the views, mountain vacations provide an air of excitement and adventure. Luckily, the U.S. has its fair share of striking peaks and rugged mountain ...

Forget the idea of a "one-size-fits-all" mountain bike. The best mountain bikes should weave agility and toughness as you would expect, but most importantly, they should cater to your individual style ...

Both adventurous travelers and nature lovers enjoy the variety that comes with a mountain vacation getaway. These high-altitude respites offer accommodations ranging from luxe to rustic. Nothing stirs ...

From a folk music hub in Virginia to an oenophile-favorite spot in Georgia, here are some of the best mountain towns in the South. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience ...

Nothing tops a stellar mountain town for adventure seekers. Our lofty favorites feature the best hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, paddling, and local microbrew found at any altitude. Our pick for the ...

Learn mountain biking basics with this step-by-step guide for beginners. Mountain biking is a catch-all term for any kind of bicycle riding that happens off of pavement and on trails, not roads.

When deciding whether to go mountain biking or road biking, both offer unique challenges and benefits, and require distinct skills. Mountain biking takes the excitement off-road, through rugged ...

Kelin Wang is at the Pacific Geoscience Centre, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 4B2, Canada. The mountain height discussed by the authors is that of ...