to the mountains vs into the mountains

Examples:

• We are planning a trip to the mountains next weekend.
• The road leads to the mountains in the distance.
• She loves hiking to the mountains during the summer.
• The train will take us to the mountains for our vacation.
• The path to the mountains is full of beautiful scenery.

Alternatives:

• towards the mountains
• heading to the mountains
• going to the mountains
• in the direction of the mountains
• bound for the mountains

Examples:

• They ventured into the mountains to explore the caves.
• The hikers disappeared into the mountains for days.
• The trail leads into the mountains where few have gone before.
• The expedition will take us deep into the mountains.
• The climbers are heading into the mountains for their ascent.

Alternatives:

• inside the mountains
• deep into the mountains
• within the mountains
• exploring the mountains
• penetrating the mountains