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Today, the Appalachian Mountains are one of the premier hiking destinations in the U.S. With incredible landscapes and dramatic peaks, it's easy to see why people love this scenic range. However, this ...

Visiting ski destinations like Switzerland in the offseason means cooler weather, smaller crowds and lots of festivals. If you haven’t spent much time in Europe, it’s natural to gravitate to the big ...

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Why it's incredible: The landscape looks crumpled and folded from above. Iran's folded rocks are rugged mountain ridges and valleys to the southwest of the Caspian Sea. They are an extension of the ...