NPR correspondent Brian Mann dreamed for nearly 40 years of climbing in North Africa's highest mountains. This winter, he finally got the chance.

Just two hours from Marrakech, the valleys of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains are home to incredible scenery, traditional Amazigh villages and a network of excellent and uncrowded hiking trails.

I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe - Living in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains ...

The High Atlas Mountains run east to west across central Morocco. They're some of the wildest, most remote places in North Africa. Here's an audio postcard from a trek in the area.

The Dolomites, the Atlas Mountains, and Portillo in Chile are three mountainous regions experiencing a travel moment–here’s why bookings and searches are up for 2025.

A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among ...

I grew up seeing people from all over the world visit for hiking. Tourism is a lifeline for my village and for every community in the Atlas Mountains.

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 ...

Before the tourists came to marvel at the valley cradled in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, with its arid red slopes splashed with lush green and its deep-blue lake, the only living to be made was in ...

Looking for a fun weekend getaway? Here are 10 lesser-known towns in the Empire state.