When you imagine mountains, it's often these craggy, snowy peaks that seem indomitable and intimidating. Grand Teton is all of that and more.
Located in the expansive Mount Rainier National Park, famous for picturesque landscapes and alpine flowers, is the majestic volcano known as Mount Rainier.
The highest peak in North America, known as Denali, is part of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Despite being one of the highest points in the entire country at 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney looks redoubtable but is actually a pleasant climb.
Arkansas isn't just rolling wheat fields and emptiness. Highest mountain in Arkansas, found in Mount Magazine State Park.
The award for Colorado's tallest mountain goes to the beautiful Mount Elbert. At 14,440, Mount Albert is actually right after Mount Whitney.
Although Mount Katahdin is one of the smallest mountains on this list at 5,269 feet tall, it has one unique feature.
Within the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, Mount Washington boasts the highest peak in the northeastern USA.
Though not as sprawling as the sister volcano, Mauna Loa, this volcano is one of the five active ones in Hawaii as well as the highest.