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Mountains

Xianjiyan: Rock of the Deity’s Footprint

A rock, a temple, and a window into Taiwan’s rich cultural mythology—wrapped in a serene city escape.

Skanderborg, Denmark

Møllehøj (Mill Hill)

The highest point in Denmark has been a matter of dispute for over 80 years.

Asukayama Park

Visit the cherry blossoms at Tokyo’s unofficial smallest mountain.

Mount San Jacinto offers beautiful vistas.

California’s Unbelievable Landscapes: A Guide to Nature’s Masterpieces

Volcanic craters, out-of-this-world rock formations, and wild twisting trees, all in one state.

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In California, every season is adventure season.

Explore California on Foot: Nature’s Year-Round Playground

Walks, hikes, and strolls that show off the state’s splendor.

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Enjoy stunning winter vistas on horseback at Saddleback Ranch

Not Your Average Snow Day: 8 Wild Ways to Experience Winter Fun in Colorado

Turn up the thrill with these unconventional winter adventures.

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Live out your western winter dreams on a horseride through the snow

Western Winter: Your Guide to Colorado’s Cowboy Culture

Travel back to a time when flurries fell upon the open range and cowboys roamed the snowy hills.

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Mesetas, Colombia

Cañon del Guejar (Güejar River Canyon)

River raft through rural Colombia’s ancient rock formations, pristine landscapes, and towering waterfalls.

Ben Smime Tuberculosis Sanatorium

This abandoned hospital facility is associated with regicidal conspiracies and paranormal activities.

Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte Cemetery

A testament to Colorado’s rugged mining history sits against a backdrop of striking mountain scenery.

Dallol, Ethiopia

10 Places With Kaleidoscope-Colored Nature

From rainbow-hued sands to shocking lakes, the world's natural wonders come in the wildest colors.

Amelia Parenteau November 12, 2024

Hirosaki, Japan

Iwakiyama Shrine

An atmospheric shrine of mountain worship that is home to a number of curious folk tales.

View from the overlook on Kuwohi of the mountain peaks and ridges of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Tallest of the Great Smoky Mountains Is—Officially—Kuwohi

The return of the indigenous name of Tennessee's highest point has meaning beyond what's on a map.

Seth T. Kannarr and Derek H. Alderman November 4, 2024

Vysoké Tatry, Slovakia

Symbolic Cemetery at Popradské Pleso

A serene memorial that honors the adventurous spirits of climbers who lost their lives in the High Tatras.

Lake Chelan

A narrow fjord-like lake, the third-deepest in the United States, runs for over 50 miles into the Cascades of Washington state.

Aktau Mountains

These rugged, color-stained mountains hold the secrets of the Kazakh desert.

The Oasis Trail at the Agua Caliente Cultural Center.

Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Palm Springs

Bathe in the waters of a sacred hot spring, hike in a desert paradise, or take a tram straight up a mountain—Palm Springs will never stop surprising you.

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Blanca, Colorado

Lake Como Road

The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.