Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "off the beaten path" choices in N.C. were located in the Western region. Here's why.

Large reserves of white hydrogen may exist within mountain ranges, according to a new study, raising hopes this clean-burning gas can be extracted and supercharge efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

Mountains from around the world have always been more than just towering landforms; they symbolize mystery, power, and the resilience of nature. These giants have inspired explorers, poets, and ...

Is Google Maps not working? The app is fairly reliable, but it’s not impossible to run into an issue on occasion. Of course, it’s never fun when technology isn’t performing as intended ...

We’ll let you in on a little secret: spring is one of the best times for a mountain getaway. We know, there’s an unspoken rule that spring break is for the beach and fall break is for the mountains, ...

Check out Met Office and MWIS for specific mountain forecasts. Pre-fold or pre-cut your map to show the right area. BMC Mountain maps (1:40,000) or 1:50,000 scale maps show larger-scale features that ...

Image by Valerie Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. The New Guinea Singing Dog originates from the remote mountains of Papua New Guinea. Because they are isolated from human influence, they ...

Apple Maps is now displaying the highest mountain in North America with the name "Mount McKinley" again in some cases. The change is obviously not consistent: On other devices of the Mac & i ...

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The high gabled roof, natural stone, and cedar used in this home's construction give this rustic house the hand-crafted quality found among mountain homes in the Appalachian region. Beyond the rugged ...