When summer temperatures start to climb, heading for higher ground just makes sense. Mountain destinations offer a built-in escape from the heat, along with the kind of wide-open views you just don’t ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany offers a beautiful summer walking experience surrounded by alpine scenery, traditional ...

The Alps are a majestic arc of mountains in the south-central part of Europe stretching from the Mediterranean coast near Nice, France to the edge of the Pannonian Plain in Slovenia. Officially ...

This walking tour captures the peaceful charm of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, with a traditional wooden chalet surrounded by autumn colors, mountain cliffs, and quiet alpine scenery. The flower-covered ...

Washington is filled with famous lakes, from Lake Chelan to Diablo Lake, but some of its most spectacular scenery lies far beyond the busiest viewpoints. Hidden Lake, nestled deep within the North ...

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region promises dramatic Alpine scenery, flower-flecked meadows and thrills on every summit. And with an extensive network of cable cars and rail routes, it's ideal for a 10-day ...

Europe’s mountain destinations are attracting increasing tourism as a warming climate pushes holidaymakers to look for “coolcations” in peak periods. Tyrol, an Austrian state in the Alps, draws ...

This video shows steep rocky mountains rising above green alpine valleys in Switzerland. Massive cliffs and sharp peaks dominate the landscape, while patches of snow remain visible near the summit ...