Colorado Rockies
Rocky Mountain National Park
High alpine tundra, forested valleys, wildlife, lakes and Trail Ridge Road make this one of the country’s signature mountain landscapes.
Outdoor discovery
Mountain Escapes.
Discover famous national parks, alpine lakes and welcoming mountain towns for scenic drives, hiking, wildlife, quiet retreats and four-season outdoor experiences.
Why the mountains call
Open views, fresh air and room to slow down.
Mountain trips can feel completely different by season. Summer and fall bring hiking, scenic roads, lakes and wildlife viewing, while winter reshapes many destinations around snow sports, cozy stays and village life.
This guide starts with major U.S. mountain landscapes and gateway towns. Use the official links for current road, reservation, permit, weather and safety information before traveling.
Iconic mountain landscapes
Start with the national park classics.
These are broad public destinations, not private retailers. Each official National Park Service link provides current visitor guidance, alerts, fees, permits and seasonal-access details.
Southern Appalachians
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Forest-covered ridges, historic structures, scenic drives, waterfalls and diverse wildlife stretch across Tennessee and North Carolina.
Wyoming Tetons
Grand Teton National Park
Dramatic peaks rise above lakes, sagebrush flats and the Snake River, creating famous scenic drives and wildlife-viewing areas.
California Sierra Nevada
Yosemite National Park
Granite walls, waterfalls, giant sequoias, meadows and High Sierra wilderness make Yosemite one of America’s most recognized landscapes.
Montana Rockies
Glacier National Park
Glacial lakes, rugged peaks, alpine trails and Going-to-the-Sun Road define this expansive northern Rocky Mountain destination.
Washington Cascades
Mount Rainier National Park
A glaciated volcanic peak surrounded by old-growth forest, wildflower meadows, waterfalls, overlooks and seasonal mountain roads.
Mountain towns and lake retreats
Scenic bases for slower mountain days.
These destination-wide visitor resources cover the town or region as a whole rather than any individual shop, restaurant or lodging property.
California and Nevada
Lake Tahoe
A clear alpine lake surrounded by Sierra Nevada peaks, beaches, overlooks, hiking areas, ski destinations and year-round recreation.
Colorado Elk Mountains
Aspen
A walkable Colorado mountain town known for skiing, summer trails, arts, events, historic streets and access to the Elk Mountains.
Wyoming mountain valley
Jackson Hole
A mountain valley and gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone, with western history, wildlife, scenic routes and four-season outdoor access.
Tennessee Smokies gateway
Gatlinburg
A compact gateway city beside Great Smoky Mountains National Park with mountain views, a public trolley and easy access to scenic roads.
Colorado Tenmile Range
Breckenridge
A historic high-country town with a walkable Main Street, mountain scenery, winter sports, summer trails, festivals and gondola access.
Plan ahead: Mountain conditions can change quickly. Confirm roads, permits, reservations, entry requirements, weather, wildfire notices, accessibility and seasonal services through each official destination before traveling.
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