What mountains in the U.S. are better for recreation, impressive scenic beauty, etc.?
I love to do hiking, biking, scenic driving, backpacking, mountain climbing, and camping. Which mountains are the best for it all? I care most about awe-inspiring scenery. I'm fine with travelling longer distances from my home in the Pacific NW... I'll just make it a long trip.
Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range, the Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains, Alaskan Range, California Coast Ranges, Oregon Coastal Mtns, Olympic Mtns, or the Brooks Range in Alaska?