Home to numerous awe-inspiring granite formations like El Capitan (7,779 ft / 2,371 m) and Half Dome (8,839 ft / 2,694 m), Yosemite National Park is the birthplace of American rock climbing, and arguably the world’s most famous climbing destination.

Hawai’i County is home to over 400 mountains, crowned by the mighty Mauna Kea (13,796 ft / 4205 m), the second-highest island summit on Earth.

Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and visited national parks in the United States. The park is particularly renowned for its superb rock climbing.

Despite its small size, Lebanon is spectacularly mountainous. In fact, it is the 9th most mountainous country in the world, with 3,329 named summits inside a mere 10,452 sq km.

There are 1,007 named summits within Israel’s modern-day borders, although some are in annexed regions, including the country’s highest, Mount Duvdevan (2,236 m/7,336 ft).

The North African nation of Libya has 2,013 named summits. Bikku Bitti (2,266 m/7,434 ft) is the highest. The most prominent is Gebel el Uwaynat (1,934 m/6,345 ft), boasting over 1,200 meters (4,200 feet) of prominence.

Morocco is one of the most mountainous nations in Africa, with over 23,581 named summits. The country’s highest and most prominent, Toubkal (4,167 m/13,671 ft), is the entire Arab world.

Algeria is a country in the Maghreb, home to 9,854 named summits. Mount Tahat (2,918 m/9,573 ft), in the far south, is the highest and most prominent.

Distrito Las Cuevas is a district in Argentina’s Mendoza Province. It’s best known as the location of Cerro Aconcagua (6,961 m/22,838 ft), the tallest peak in the world outside of Asia.

Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa. It is the eastern terminus of the Atlas Mountains, and there are 2936 named peaks in the country. Djebel Chambi (1,544 m/5,066 ft) is the highest.

Valley of Fire State Park is a 46,000-acre state park in the Mojave Desert. Open since 1934, it is the oldest state park in Nevada.

The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a 316,000-acre swathe of mountains and high desert in southern Nevada.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a system of canyons, rock formations, and high desert plains in the Mojave Desert. It’s highest

MacGillycuddy's Reeks is the highest mountain range in Ireland, home to the only three Irish mountains over 1,000 meters, including high point Carrauntoohil (3,407 ft / 1,038 m).

Reserva de Recursos Manejados Ybytyruzú is a protected region in Paraguay spanning 60,000 acres of dense, rugged jungle. It is home to the country’s tallest peak, Cerro Tres Kandú (2,762 feet).

Grand Mesa National Forest is a large and rugged area of public land located to the east of Grand Junction in the US state of Colorado. The forest is named after the Grand Mesa (11,000 ft/3,350 m), which is one of the world’s largest mesas.

Located in western Colorado, the Flat Tops Wilderness Area spans 235,214 acres (95,187 ha) of rugged and remote terrain, making it the second-largest wilderness area in the state, after the Weminuche Wilderness Area.

Despite its relatively low elevation in comparison to many of Colorado’s more well-known ranges, the Elkhead Mountains are a pristine, rugged, and remote range that is well worth a visit.

Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered around the eponymous mountain range in eastern Guatemala.

With six named summits, Guatemala’s Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas is a protected area located in the southeastern part of the country.